If If you’re looking for automotive technician jobs (http://yourmechanic.com/automotive-technician-jobs) that pay more money, one solution is to simply invest in your own education. By becoming dealership certified in a particular manufacturer, you’ll be a specialist who will enjoy a much...
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This is a Forum to ask questions on automotive repairs. I was an automotive instructor for over eight years and can answer most any question you may have. You will need to ask specific questions since this Forum is not...
Hello, thank you for writing in. I would be happy to share some information with you. As with most careers, this field requires constant updates and staying on top of the latest technologies. If you are interested in this career,...
Hi there. I understand your concern. I'm currently a Toyota/Lexus hybrid certified technician contracted by YourMechanic. In fact, there are several hybrid certified technicians operating with YourMechanic. Any qualified technician can maintain and repair the vehicle with the exception of...
I'm kind of unique because I learned from my grandfather, who was a mechanic at the corner of Texaco gas station in New York when I was a kid. So I learned hands-on from my grandfather. He wouldn't teach me...
Today's vehicles are complex. To be a good mechanic, you need a basic understanding of all the core educational requirements including English and math. A good understanding of computers, both how to use them and how they work, is also...
Hello. The steps you have taken at this point are all appropriate, and help to eliminate a lot of the electrical components that can cause stalling (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-stalling-inspection). You may be looking at a mechanical issue instead of an electrical one....
If you're interested in cars, you might want to train to become a mechanic. The guys at YourMechanic were telling me that, for qualified mechanics, pay rates start at $40 an hour. Of course, you are not a qualified mechanic...
I learned from my grandfather who was a mechanic. I started when I was 14, but he wouldn't teach me anything, he'd only let me watch. Over time I practiced and figured things out myself. Today, you can learn a...
