One of the biggest advantages now is the availability of information via internet, KZfaq, Google, brand forums etc.
@HowtoAutomotive3 жыл бұрын
I agree👍
@chrisperkins49173 жыл бұрын
yes, if you can sift through the junk.
@robhughes85163 жыл бұрын
@@chrisperkins4917 first world problem…”sifting” is really a non issue…at least nowadays there is actually info out there to sift through.
@future11523 жыл бұрын
Thank you man. My mom keeps hounding me to study business but I know deep down I really just want to work on cars and know more about them
@CEA92343 жыл бұрын
Learn business and cars lol
@MB-fd5hp3 жыл бұрын
If you learn both sides imagine what you will be.
@classicrock9862 жыл бұрын
It's a great profession I consider myself very lucky making a living doing something I love I see my friends dreading going into work I would never want to be like that I always look forward to getting to work but I'm not really a tech in a regular garage I do builds and restorations on bikes an cars I hope you make the right decision for you do something you love
@LexEvans902 жыл бұрын
@@CEA9234Trust me... treat automotie line as a hobby..
@BukitMan2 жыл бұрын
Run
@jduasvte24363 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I would think the worst thing about being an auto tech is when something weird is going on with your neighbors car 😂
@adamm12843 жыл бұрын
If your just looking for a paycheckn the trades or are midly interested in mechanics as a hobby, literally choose any other trade. Being a mechanic is a lifestyle you have to dedicate your self to it completely. You can't half ass it or you will find your self in a rut quick. I spend about 10-20hrs a week learning about all different things. Get good at electrical. I'd say it took me 5 years of hard real world problems with hands on experience before the veil lifted and electrical became easy for me. The ohm meter and powerprobe are probably my best friend. Don't be afraid to fail or look stupid, because you will all the time. Pro tip: always ohm out the electrical connection you make and the grounds in a circuit during construction and troubleshooting. Eletrical harnesses are very simple to make and troubleshoot if you verify your tool and connection at every single step.
@markhoez12 жыл бұрын
Pro tip: Don't ohm, load the circuit.
@ozzstars_cars3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh yes the old days when all you needed to fix 90% of car problems was a test light, screwdriver and a pair of Vice Grips.👍 Good vid Brian.
@HowtoAutomotive3 жыл бұрын
And a hammer
@ozzstars_cars3 жыл бұрын
@@HowtoAutomotive you're right. I need a big f'ing hammer! Think it will fix the leaks on my Corvette? No not the old one, the new one with 7900 miles on it! 🤷♂️
@bryanmartinez66003 жыл бұрын
@@ozzstars_cars you think the hammer ever left?
@peanutbutterisfu3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great time to be a tech now you can make a lot of money very common for guys to make 100k+ per year. You will not make good money unless you are good though. The biggest problem with techs not making good money now is themselves you need to be good with computers, wiring, diagnostic work, engine work and keep up with technology. If your just a parts changer you will hate this career. Anyone can change an engine, Transmission and suspension parts that’s easy, you make money for the knowledge being the only guy that can figure out complicated problems.
@domenicksborea76302 жыл бұрын
Big facts, I’m on the younger side (7 years in, 3 out of trade school) and I create a niche/security for myself by being a whiz at diagnostics and larger jobs
@kevinmars39842 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in getting into the trade but I keep hearing that electric cars are going to be the end of mechanics and so on. All gloom and doom. Is that just bs or is here some truth to it?
@michalhavlik11272 жыл бұрын
100k if you are a hack and crook who sells unnecessary work.
@whyismynamethis2852 жыл бұрын
@@kevinmars3984 if anything going into this field now will be better for you to make money with companies move towards electric/hybrid
@ofwolfandmanii Жыл бұрын
Kiss your life goodbye at 100k, I work full time at a shop and side hustle my own mobile work on weekends.
@awakenspirit32773 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My Grandfather would tell me back in the day people use to work on their cars on weekends. They use to call them weekend mechanics.
@Speedybon2 жыл бұрын
I worked G.M. dealership for 44 years retired with all Master Gm and all ASEs All the training and having the best diagnostic tools and hand tools. Around the year 2000, the pay change did not match the experience. We had services and 35% customer pay; now it is a 75% warranty that you can never match the labor that they give you. And if you find a faster/better way of doing the job they will adjust lower because they found out. There are very few that offer a 401K and decent healthcare benefits. And why is this the only profession that pays at flat rate labor time ? Diagnosing is a lot harder because there are more systems and intermittent concerns. Remember this is the rule working for a dealership. THE MORE YOU LEARN, THE LESS YOU EARN.
@JimmyMakingitwork3 жыл бұрын
I’d say we can diag easier, with modern equipment....although there is more to diag and the cars themselves have gotten more difficult to repair. More specialty tools are required. They also seem to be lowering the labor times compared to 10+ years ago.
@papershores28003 жыл бұрын
man this video is great, i decided college wasn’t for me and i’ve been thinking abt auto tech trade school because cars have always interested me. this vid gave me great info and will help me decide my career path, thanks man!
@escott49453 жыл бұрын
Me too man
@maxx87822 жыл бұрын
Did you decide to go to trade school?
@philh92382 жыл бұрын
It sucks. Way different doing it professionally vs hobby
@yerpster2 жыл бұрын
first day of auto tech school for me today 🚗
@hxuntz3 жыл бұрын
In doing an automotive technology course in college in September
@djsportsofficial22683 жыл бұрын
i like to fix car. when i was young. i used to helped my dad fixng his car. i have a passion of fixing old car. and i would like to learn more be coming a auto technician I'm from west sacramento california.
@bulletbelts Жыл бұрын
I have been in this industry for a Long time and it really is the place to be. even in the slow season. -still gotta buy your own tools
@LordDeadSpider3 жыл бұрын
Should be titled “Techs in 2021 got it easy, I teched barefoot in grease with 1 cresent wrench and a roll of duck tape back in my day” 😂
@HowtoAutomotive3 жыл бұрын
I would never say we have it easier now it’s just different.
@LordDeadSpider3 жыл бұрын
@@HowtoAutomotive I was just picking. The back and forth had me giggling. My Pops was a mechanic. He worked all day to come home to have to work more just to pay bills. I am glad he took the time to teach me the basics when I was a young buck. I am not a mechanic but I witnessed enough (20-35years back) to know how it was then to how it is now. I am not a mechanic but I do some tinkering. Y’all (old school and new) got my respect. I still can not see how my Pops could get his fingers into areas not even a mouse could get to then start a nut or bolt on.
@kvernesdotten3 жыл бұрын
When I was your age we only had sticks. And a rock. And we had to share the rock.
@hardwurk20122 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I start school in the fall for my certification,and I'm going back for my degree I been into cars since a child Especially classics. I'm soo excited.
@HowtoAutomotive2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Good luck with school! Do you have a favorite brand?
@hardwurk20122 жыл бұрын
Gm
@forestfuckery8543 жыл бұрын
Shops get slack. Make 30-40 hours a week if your lucky. When it’s busy 40-60 hours a week, more if your crooked. It can be good. Btw Milwaukee is the way to go! Lol
@masonwyrostek99993 жыл бұрын
Im 17 and go to a trade school I’m in auto tech it’s cool
@supercarstalkermiami60353 жыл бұрын
I’m about to start, what are the basics to know ?
@bryanmartinez66003 жыл бұрын
@@supercarstalkermiami6035 NEVER FORGET to check oil filter mating surface. When you double gasket once its memorable I did it when I was 15 I believe and you don't think it can pump out that much oil that quick.
@jando36372 жыл бұрын
Same man I’m 17 going to a trade school for auto it’s a lot of fun .
@PhillyDee2153 жыл бұрын
Im sure back then those mechanics thought they had the best technology....those same techs today are probably blown away at what now is available🤣
@maqeelafzal2 жыл бұрын
I agree it was difficult for who completed his NVQ MECHANIC TRAINING in 2000، but no job experience put me at a disadvantage to the point, I never got a job in trade
@yokenspokes3 жыл бұрын
I’m a 63 year old man wanting a career change to auto mechanic. What do you think ? I love working on my own cars. No need to be nice, just your honest option .
@classicrock9862 жыл бұрын
I'm 60 I've been a tech and builder and restorer of high performance cars Hot rods Street rods and classics I've been doing it since I was a teenager I'm having a hard time moving around laying under cars leaning over fenders I wouldn't say you can't do it but I think you might find it a bit hard on joints and back but my hands are pretty banged up
@mikethemechanic73953 жыл бұрын
Been a Diesel mechanic and Automotive for 20 years. When I first started it was the baby boomers in charge. They would yell and scream over little things. They were the worst. You did not need school to get into the door. I worked my way from the bottom up. It was snap on or mac back in the day. Everyone wanted to be a mechanic. It took a long time to make top pay. The last 10 years. I have seen the shortage get worse and worse. The pay and benefits have increased dramatically the last 3 years. Guys with 3 years can make high 20s. When I first started it took 10 years to achieve that pay. 15 year guys plus can make high 30s in Fleet maintenance. Foreman make mid 40s. Mechanics are treated pretty well. Because we are in high demand. My shop has lots of overtime and their is always something to do. We just lost our parts manager who was a machinist. He was 56. It was a big loss. He had enough of wrenching on top of fixing trucks. The average mechanic is around my age mid 40s. Nice video!
@robcrossan62743 жыл бұрын
I definitely understand the part about baby boomer bosses. My last boss was the same way, screaming and yelling over any small problem. It was annoying..My manager at my new place of employment is 22, closer to my age. We get along much easier.
@dionp70062 жыл бұрын
I just have one question. All info would be greatly appreciated . I've always had love for cars and I always . my question is would still be worth becoming a mechanic / automotive field with all the EVs coming out
@henryM22x2 жыл бұрын
Good question 😂
@Martin.Ferreiro3 жыл бұрын
How should we train for electric cars? Can we repair issues they have?
@basedeal3 жыл бұрын
And we got KZfaq also 😁
@HowtoAutomotive3 жыл бұрын
KZfaq university
@coreysuttles13623 жыл бұрын
Always posting great videos Brian!!
@HowtoAutomotive3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@EYE_SPIDER2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful info/video!
@AbdullahMalik-km5ce Жыл бұрын
I’m watching this because I am in a automotive technician class in high school
@xvsj-s2x3 жыл бұрын
Great review 👍
@serbiansfinest3 жыл бұрын
Great video very good points made
@HowtoAutomotive3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@biglazybilly3 жыл бұрын
get rid of flat rate
@TrapMoneySleepy Жыл бұрын
I’m confused what is a Automotive Systems Technology - General Option vs auto body repair I wanna be a Mechanic
@Aakash-wn3ep3 жыл бұрын
can a fresher out of university get into this field if they have no training at all? please provide some suggestions?
@GleeshMaster3 жыл бұрын
Drop out of college go to trade school
@fasteddie82253 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or does he look a little like John Mayer
@HowtoAutomotive3 жыл бұрын
My body is a Wonderland. Lol
@PaulysAuto3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian, great video! Definitely better than when I started in 2000.
@alanbeshore9432 жыл бұрын
Strange video. The only reason anyone works is because of the pay. Some quick math reveals that while pay has gone up in nominal terms, its actually gone down in terms of purchasing power and disposable income. A buck in 1995 is worth a buck eighty nine in 2022. So if you were making 45k per year in 95, then to stay the same you need 85k now. It really no surprise the talent pool of techs gets a little smaller every day.
@chrisv53863 жыл бұрын
How can I get started in mechanic or auto in general do I need my ase certification and if not what can I do to get started
@jstample3 жыл бұрын
I would say go ahead and start working as a GS (general service) tech at a shop that does complete auto repair. Focus on getting really good at that and ask your employer what you can do to move up the ranks. You’ll likely learn a lot hanging out with the higher level technicians and asking questions. I think that’s a great way to get your feet wet in the auto industry.
@LexEvans902 жыл бұрын
Commit yourself in Automotive line is like studying the universe itself, from Tyres to Engine components.. I would say more than a thousand stuffs that you need to know
@wilsonocasio88842 жыл бұрын
I never needed a scanner and used to do around 100 hours a week. Now yes , I have a scanner and do 40 or 50 hours and you have to be a politician to get some work on some dealers.. no talking about the way you contour around this little cars.....
@maqeelafzal2 жыл бұрын
A question. Whenever I open a bonnet, I am overwhelmed with so little space and so much wiring, pipes & other parts as a DIY MECHANIC,what can I do decipher the wires, pipes & gadgetry. I last time worked any where a vehicle was in 2002.
@HowtoAutomotive2 жыл бұрын
Well the advice that comes to mine is take pictures of anything that you plan to take apart that I that way you can reference them.
@keeping-up-with-pg3 жыл бұрын
What online would recommend
@steve00alt702 жыл бұрын
I believe I can get by without encountering any maths and if I do I have my smart phone calculator to do the work for me at anytime.
@jaandel13 жыл бұрын
Its gret for knowledge but the payrate is going down hahha as several mechanic at the dealer shop... unless you have your own shop
@chrism5433 Жыл бұрын
Small shops in usa and Canada are not very nice compared to europe. I really think they are not particular clean ans organized. There are some nice shops, 🍺🍺
@bighorn91193 жыл бұрын
How did you get that Milwaukee and gear range of banner
@zymondlascuna69763 жыл бұрын
How to apply as an automotive technician in the US sir?
@ozzstars_cars3 жыл бұрын
First. Now on to the video.
@HowtoAutomotive3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@manofthemosthigh49622 жыл бұрын
So basically you’re just telling us what you didn’t have back in the day…Gotcha
@brandenchurch86522 жыл бұрын
Not to mention that everything is made of cheap plastic with flimsy clips that gets brittle after hundreds of heat cycles that your somehow supposed to take off and install without breaking.
@jacobkline56282 жыл бұрын
just got accepted for tristar for next year and i think this is the job
@HowtoAutomotive2 жыл бұрын
Awesome congrats!
@jacobkline56282 жыл бұрын
@@HowtoAutomotive thank you
@JGilbert5292 жыл бұрын
The benefits were better in the 90s… I could afford health insurance
@tx60843 жыл бұрын
The automotive industry is a very expensive to get into and very low paying. From my experience i would recommend you find another trade
@HowtoAutomotive3 жыл бұрын
I would agree it’s expensive to get into but only low-paying in the beginning once you move up into the rank the pay can be very well. All depends on your situation and your work ethic’s.
@tx60843 жыл бұрын
@@HowtoAutomotive takes years and alot of tool$$ to see some real money. Any trade is low paying in the beginning but automtive seems to be even more low paying cause you have to buy your own tools lots of training and most techs are already in debt cause of schooling Not an easy industry people on youtube make it look easy but that not always the case. Ive seen some of the best techs around have problems here and there
@tx60843 жыл бұрын
@@HowtoAutomotive You prally know all it takes is one lil opps and you big problem in front of you
@tx60843 жыл бұрын
@@HowtoAutomotive you can make some good money though!!! But its not always as easy and the body takes a beating!! You make easier money better money elsewhere in my opinion
@jameslewis62153 жыл бұрын
The only way to move up in pay is to work somewhere else!
@5amshawty8563 жыл бұрын
Hey is it possible to be a automotive tech at age 30. I went to study automotive when I was 26 abroad in south america. For right now I'm teaching online English. To save money for my career in automotive. I'm more nervous if it might be to late to be a ase certified tech when I can look back and say I've advanced a lot when I started at age 30. What do you say papi? Is it possible?
@HowtoAutomotive3 жыл бұрын
100% age has nothing to do with being a technician. If you have the wheel you can make it happen.
@MultiMrCookieMonster3 жыл бұрын
the master tech i used to work with didnt turn wrenches until he was about 33 if i recall correctly. he now makes a more than comfortable living and is a world class tech
@5amshawty8563 жыл бұрын
@@HowtoAutomotive thank you so much
@5amshawty8563 жыл бұрын
@@MultiMrCookieMonster appreciate you my man. Thank u
@nikovandh3 жыл бұрын
I'm 36. Got interested in DIY 3 years ago. Trying to get my first automotive job now. Having promising conversations with a shop, although to start at the bottom of the ladder. I think age could make it harder physically, but I think a moderately healthy mid 30's person can deal with it still and get used to the physical requirements.
@natewho43662 жыл бұрын
Idk what he's talkn about. Yea better tools I'd hope so but the cars are 100% harder to work on the the amount of money u have to put into those tools is legit almost a whole years wages if not two. And I'm talkn about every penny of that year. And my experience is most shops want to pay u 15 bucks an hour but have u provide 10 grand of tools 🤣🤣
@umbrawakanda97182 жыл бұрын
Minimum wage in 2000 was 5.15. Today is 7.25. But houses cost 3x as much today as they did in 2000. Count your blessings lol.
@koulee20142 жыл бұрын
Do they ever wonder why they are so shore of technician. Shitty pay, shitty benefit, never want to get raise, you have to dell with all terrain weather, and you have to buy your own tool. Shitty warranty time, and your on flat rate. All they want is how much money you can make for then. Is good to work on car as a hobby but not a good career. I will not recommend this career for anyone.
@BukitMan2 жыл бұрын
Being an automotive technician is horrible.
@EternalLogos2 жыл бұрын
Can you explain please?
@BukitMan2 жыл бұрын
@@EternalLogos Rusted ass trash vehicles everywhere now. Other peoples problems become your problem . Most of the time the customers have just as many problems as their cars do. They got the same bad luck everyday.
@EternalLogos2 жыл бұрын
@@BukitMan I was at a Chevy dealership a year ago. Idiot service manager had me and 5 other lube techs working in groups to do gst work and it was slow. He knew I had a degree in automotive technology, so he sent me as an apprentice to two other techs. They both threw me under the bus. Another tech questioned why I would do this as a career. The service manager called me in to his office because the two assholes lied and gave me a bad report. Then gave me an ultimatum so I left due to discouragement. Been contemplating returning, but with all the bs and having to buy expensive tools, it probably isn’t worth it.
@rodsbbq7402 жыл бұрын
Its a Thankless profession ! Don't become a Auto Tech !