Tech school helps to get your foot in the door in a lot of places but the hands on experience is always worth more. Finding an apprenticeship program that coordinates school with the hands on dealer training both at the same time is a great option.
I went to UTI in Chicago for auto, diesel, and industrial. Then accepted to Porsche’s apprenticeship program in ATL. I was a little underwhelmed with both in terms of what you get out of it. But you look good on paper. Unfortunately in the eyes of an employer, that’s all that matters. It kinda sucks you have to go through UTI to get to the Porsche program but it is worth it if you actually want to make a career out of this. Agree with a lot of your points.
Never went to tech school all Indy now work for a large used car dealer and see everything and have my own shop on the side (witch jobs we don’t have time for I do some) if your good you’ll always be in demand!
I highly Recommend a Community College Automotive Program. Back in the 1990's I went to Pasadena City College Automotive Program, I took 2 years, I got a job at a Mercedes/ BMW independent as a Shop Helper in my first 6 months of school then was hired as an Apprentice at my first Mercedes Dealer where I worked part time while in school. Once you have Dealer Experience your in the Game The State of California paid for most of my tuition costs with a Pell Grant , I know the Local Community College today Gateway Community Cost about $5000 for there most comprehensive Program. A far Cry from UTIs 30 to 40,000 that you either borrowed in student loans or your parents paid
Agree, I graduated from a community college and taught in the system for over 15 years. It amazes me that people are willing to pay $35k for a private school that can't be used for higher ed. Also by slowing it down and going 2 years (A.A.S in Auto Tech), a student can start working in the industry part-time during school.
I had an opportunity with Toyota and I got the job and then I couldn’t work because of my driving record. My heart is literally torn because that’s always been my dream. Right now I’m working for an independent shop and just staying outta trouble. Watching your video keeps me motivated not to do dumb shit and stay outta trouble to get back into the dealer. Thank you
as an amateur DIY mechanic....I'd have to say the valuable experience I've gained through all the mistakes I've made tinkering on my vehicles as been so incredibly useful moving forward. But I would like to think a combination of formal training and on the job experience would make a great pro mechanic
Going to southwest tech in south Utah for tech school In January. 5k course for 12 months. GI Bill. Finally getting out of the trucking industry. I miss my kids
I was enrolled in UTI and in the meantime I got a job a a dodge dealership through my high school auto class, and the dealership convinced me to stay and do dealership training, it was the best decision I’ve ever made so now I can have a car loan instead of a school loan
Thanks a lot for the info. I’m in college rn wanting to drop out with $45,000 in debt and I don’t want to do any more schooling or at least zero Gen Eds. This definitely makes me more interested especially with the paid training so I can control the loan payments. I always had a knack for putting things together and finding out what’s wrong with it so this is definitely something I’ll consider.
Yeah the Mercedes and BMW owners are spenders however the Regular lines have greater job options and job security. Certain Areas have weak Highline Markets Back in LA Mercedes is a Strong Brand, Out here in Phoenix, It's quite Marginalized
@@PHXGlock yes but they have less techs and probably only 1 dealer I work for a GM dealer and besides the duramax everyone is a cheep bastard and nothing gets approved lol
School helps out in certain ways ppl will lease a car that’s probably never going to be theirs for 20-30k and complain about how ppl who invest in their education are stupid. It helps your credit ofc, and you will always have the credentials that are most often needed in this field. Ppl with experience with no formal training get a backlash as well. Some dealerships won’t hire unless you’re in tech school, about to graduate, or already graduated. And if you quit midway thinking they’re not going to care I’ve heard of some giving them the boot. So yeah..
I’ve got a buddy I use to work with we worked in a textile plant together he left to go to a Honda dealership they also pay for his training I was glad to see him move on up I’m thinking of doing the same thing he did
Similar story. I went to a local technical college though, but after spent years working for independents, I got out of the industry a few times. Finally went to the dealerships, and like you, was put in the lube lane. ASE Master Tech in the lube lane, but did a damn good job and got fast tracked through Nissan's program. I really wish I started with a dealership. Even if you go back independent, you'll notice that almost all their top techs at least started at the dealerships.
Experience always trumps training. I started on the Lube Rack was aggressive and taking my online certifications through Chrysler took ase showed competency and a great interest in doing this and now I'm almost a Master Tech. I didn't have any crippling student loan debt sounds that I put that money towards tools. I wouldn't do it any other way if I could do it over again.
I believe the best way is sponsorship through a community college where you go partine school then part time at a dealer or get a job at a shop that will train and send you to classes
Bro couldn’t agree more with you I started the exact way that you described in the video I got a job in the detail department and a lube tech job opening hit I took it and here I am a gm master tech🙌🏻🙌🏻
Went to school for automotive for a year and half and I've learned alot but nothing beats experience. I took a job at Honda as a lube tech my first Automotive based job and so far I'm enjoying it. I want to provide the best service possible even tho I'm going to make mistakes along the way which is one of the way's to get better and gain experience. a great way to learn also is asking questions when your not completely sure about something even tho you can probably could do it completely by yourself Asking questions is probably the best thing you can do for yourself as long your not asking the same ones multiple times.
I got a job as a chassis/trailer mechanic, not many tools needed. Moved on to be a diesel tech. I kind of got lucky, nailed the interview and have been working on things my whole life so that helped me out a ton getting a job as a diesel tech with no real experience but a good route is looking into truck and trailer rental companies like ryder or penske. There you can start in trailers and try and make your way over to either diesel or reefers. Then possibly try and get in at Freightliner or RUSH.
I went to WyoTech in 06 for both auto and diesel. Would definitely recommend tech school to get a good foundation. Worked automotive for 6 years then switched to diesel. I’ve enjoyed working on big rigs. Pay is good too. Good vid for someone wanting to start a career. Huge shortage of techs!
Yes thank you so much for the inside break down. I'm active duty and I have no skills as a mechanic but thank you so much now I have a good idea. I'm in Washington and being recommended to go to green river college
Experience all the way. Coming from a guy who has no certifications. Get yourself out there and be willing to bust your behind and get dirty. I promise you will go far.
I go to Lincoln tech now and the training is good and the school will help you get a job while you are in school. That’s the key get a job while in school. Most schools like uti and Lincoln tech have places that hire from the school. Even in this industry school is needed like a lot of places in other lines of work won’t look at you if u don’t have a collage degree. same with the auto industry. You can make it without school but it will take a long time and you need you’re ASE. Dealerships look at that you went to school and see that you really care about this industry and will work with you
What if I wanted to work on motorcycles specifically? Would this process be any different or when I find a independent shop, instead of just any shop, find a bike shop? And same with the dealer?
Lol bro this is one of your best ever! 👍 this is awesome info for those wanting to be a Auto Tech! Very well articulated and explanation for this type of job! So correct about the foot in the door! Well done Josh!
how about personal experience with working on my own cars with no school or professional experience in the past (i.e. a job working on cars)? how much would that be worth to someone with your expertise? would it still be possible to work in this industry? i have been doing my own maintanence and repairs on the vehicles i own from pretty much everything except the engine. ive done valve cover gaskets, cams shafts/gears but thats pretty much it for engines. again the majority of the time it would just be on my own car but i have helped people out with there cars if they need help. and when it comes to tools, that'll be no problem as i have my own. please give me your perspective and advice will always be greatly appreciated. thanks. great vid btw
I was the opposite, got my training with the army, worked on the floor for 5 years. And now im trying to move to dealerships. I have lots and lots of hands on. But talk about a major shift in equipment. Feel like i lacked some of the more technical stuff because i didnt do the same as everyone else and go to school, so i feel like i got maybe a 1/5 of class work. But hey now that i go back and work the class work it seems all really easy so far. Got a job offer at Jaguar.
Hello , I just subscribed to your channel yesterday, a few videos helped I'm trying to go to Lincoln Tech in denver , Colorado , I am 19 years old , with no experience but also just trying to do something with life , involving a trade , I like being challenged and I feel like I can do it. I just want to ask is it even worth it in the long run ? Will this be way to hard for me because I have no experience ?
I go to Lincoln College of Technology formally known as Lincoln Technical Institute. The have a program to go for extra training at the Kindig Academy and Tesla. Just a couple of perks. I get 50% off of Matco tools. I would love to work for a high end Automotive manufacturer. My GPA is 3.77 and I have the option to take 3 extra months all online for management and I get an associates degree. They also have a Volkswagen program and a Ford mobile tech program. I also had my 609 before I finished A/C class
josh I just got hired at a mom and pop shop and they say I don't need tools but I have a double decker tool cart with a lot of tools impact sockets reg sockets, impact gun, ratchets, extensions wrenches etc, should I show up on my first day w my tools and use theirs or should I show up empty handed???
@Josh What do you think about exhaust options for SRT? I know you have Borla attak cat back right? Have you heard cars with corsa or GT haus exhaust? (viedos on YT don't do justice)
i have the borla that came on it. Honestly i haven't met up with enough jeep people to answer that question otherwise i would. But ill upload a comparison video when i get the chance
I’m in the middle, I’m ex military so my GI bill pays for everything but I’m doing the Ford FACT program, I been in school for 7 months and I’d definitely say just the basic core classes are not worth it at all. I hope the ford fact program gets my foot in the door somewhere great.
Currently laboring for a bridge construction company. Rewarding work seeing things get accomplished during the shift but definitely not a career. I have GI bill benefits and am heavily leaning towards taking courses at my local comm college. The admissions guy says they also set you up with a paid internship through local dealerships during your last semester. He says the internship is $13 an hr. I know an internship will likely pay less than if you were just hired on full time, but what kind of money is in it for people starting out? I would be taking a pretty decent pay cut but am hopeful that there's much more room to grow. Thanks man
Hey Josh, you from chi town? I have experience in changing oil and tires and I got offered a job at Kingdom Chevy. I’d like to maybe attempt what you’re doing and I keep watching your videos. But I feel as though there’s still some things I don’t know
Some highschools in PA will do techschool for free throws hs -CTC career technology centers I did my first year last year half day CTC half day hs then now full day CTC talked to a few shops and buddies looking forward to after graduation
Don't know if you will answer or not but I used to be a mechanic at a Honda dealership but that was 6 years ago. I no longer have my ase certifications but I only went to tech school for 1 year and got most of my ase certifications. I still have those certifications but there out of date am I still able to get back in the field with only having half school training but used to have most of the ase certifications... I still work on cars till this day mostly doing side work cause I'm good at what I do but there won't be any recollection of how good I actually am besides working at a Honda dealership. Would I still be able to possibly get a job at a dealership again?
im going to UTI right now doing the auto course plus Ford FACT program, and was told that by going to UTI i will come out with a 2 year work experience, do dealerships and independent shops do not acknowledge those 2 years that UTI give you?
Man i didnt know it was that expensive in the usa to go to school to be a mechanic, im in quebec canada and i went for 2 years did 6 moths of training at BMW and i work now for VW and school only cost me 800$ canadian
Get a car from junk yard and a set of spanners if you've got the aptitude for mechanics you'll pick it up a piece of cake but if you struggle taking a wheel off then maybe rethink a diff career or go to techschool
@@lea-rw5cb ah I see. I'd love to do that but I just dont have the space at my house. I really appreciate you telling me this though. I'll see if I can at some point. Thank you so much
i did this for 25 years, i can tell you all kinds of stories from this guy changing a motor mount on a northstar and a tight ground broke lifting the motor not noticing it and the hole car acting wild trying to start it to me changing an a/c compressor then spending 2 hours trying to figure out why the car wouldn't start afterwards on something i didn't do. this is a tough business that i got tired of so i became a trader. i trade forex and stocks now
Best way to get a chance at experience - have experience. Am joking but the world's a weird place. Training is a weird commodity that can be found for free if you search for it, but you have to look / beg / plead / be lucky.
I’m 17 with a decent amount of expensive ass tools working at a sub shop always worked on cars growing up know a decent amount I don’t know what to do always dreamed of being a tech
In EU (at least in my country) there's only one way to become a mechanic.Go to tech school, either state or private. State accepts only a few, under certain criteria.If you're one of those lucky ones you will get a training job for 2 years, fully payed, then you will most certainly find a job anywhere because everyone asks 2 years as minimum experience. Private tech school is a waste of money unless your father or some close friend or relative has a position ready and waiting for you. They don't teach you anything more that state school does and you get a "scholarship" only if your grades are PERFECT. If you don't go to state TS or your grades in private TS aren't perfect, you will never get a job as a mechanic. NEVER.
Currently I am working as a general service tech in pep boys. I actually want to advance and they pay for the school, I’m just not sure if I want to go since I went to college for non mechanic studies and I couldn’t focus. But I would like to work at a Porsche dealership as a mechanic and move from the northeast to Texas lol
I'm a freshman in high school and i just started a auto tech course. Would it be a good Idea to take the class until i graduate then go into community college to take another course? Also Would it be a good idea to do 2 years in community college and 2 years in a uc as I heard that they give benefites to us for doing this.
There's no way you're going get A's in trade school without prior experience working on cars. We are talking engine and transmission rebuilds in these programs , not oil and hose changes.😮
My boyfriend went through ROP auto class in high school. He was able to go through a journeyman! (5 years of training + experience) Now he is 23 & has almost 10 years experience! If you know what you want to do when you are in highschool I highly recommend taking advantage of the ROP programs and other programs that your high school offers! It will give you a leg up when you get out of high school and are ready to work
Joe Wilshusen you have to take the ASE tests separate from any formal training. Experience tends to be the most important factor when interviewing with a company
I remember working summers at my Grandfathers shop and they hired a technician that had a folder full of certs. Dude had degrees but could not diagnose most issues. He was also extremely slow and ended up not working out. Formal training is great for familiarization but practical application comes from hands on experience.
Disagree totally. I went to uti coming from a college based route before going I like the theory and gave me a good base. No prior knowledge on cars before that but did have high honors and was going to Ivy League college. For me uti was the best option cuz I learned everything that I need to know for the field worth every sent. Going the dealership route is good if you have the experience and grew up or have years working on stuff on the side. But that route is not for everyone. Also anyone who says uti isn’t worth is one of the many people I saw sleeping through class or just cheating off some one like who actually tried to learn. I get for you that dealership was probably better route for you but for someone like me it help greatly. Think you should prob mention that before knocking that college path. I worked for mom and pops and dealer and I didn’t learn shit from the dealer. It was every man for him self kind of thing.
Hi sir i am saqib hussain from india i have completed diploma in mechanical engineering i want to become marine mechanic or moto gp bike mechanic pls help me guide me.... should I take experience and come there
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Please sir make a video how much grade do we need to enroll in a mechanic college
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I just bought a 2007 charger srt8
Tech school helps to get your foot in the door in a lot of places but the hands on experience is always worth more. Finding an apprenticeship program that coordinates school with the hands on dealer training both at the same time is a great option.
Yep, The OEM programs like Honda PACT, Toyota T-TEN, Ford ASSET, GM ASEP, etc put you in the dealership working for $ in the first semester.
I went to UTI in Chicago for auto, diesel, and industrial. Then accepted to Porsche’s apprenticeship program in ATL. I was a little underwhelmed with both in terms of what you get out of it. But you look good on paper. Unfortunately in the eyes of an employer, that’s all that matters. It kinda sucks you have to go through UTI to get to the Porsche program but it is worth it if you actually want to make a career out of this. Agree with a lot of your points.
Porsche Tech thanks for the comment!
Fuck I hate school it takes so long just to get a damn good job that pays Atleast 15.00
Never went to tech school all Indy now work for a large used car dealer and see everything and have my own shop on the side (witch jobs we don’t have time for I do some) if your good you’ll always be in demand!
I highly Recommend a Community College Automotive Program.
Back in the 1990's I went to Pasadena City College Automotive
Program, I took 2 years, I got a job at a Mercedes/ BMW independent
as a Shop Helper in my first 6 months of school then was hired as an
Apprentice at my first Mercedes Dealer where I worked part time
while in school. Once you have Dealer Experience your in the Game
The State of California paid for most of my tuition costs with a
Pell Grant , I know the Local Community College today
Gateway Community Cost about $5000 for there most comprehensive
Program. A far Cry from UTIs 30 to 40,000 that you either
borrowed in student loans or your parents paid
I got in to a cc for automotive technology start this mon! good affirmation I did the right choice
Agree, I graduated from a community college and taught in the system for over 15 years. It amazes me that people are willing to pay $35k for a private school that can't be used for higher ed. Also by slowing it down and going 2 years (A.A.S in Auto Tech), a student can start working in the industry part-time during school.
I had an opportunity with Toyota and I got the job and then I couldn’t work because of my driving record. My heart is literally torn because that’s always been my dream. Right now I’m working for an independent shop and just staying outta trouble. Watching your video keeps me motivated not to do dumb shit and stay outta trouble to get back into the dealer. Thank you
You can't taste the debt in this video
as an amateur DIY mechanic....I'd have to say the valuable experience I've gained through all the mistakes I've made tinkering on my vehicles as been so incredibly useful moving forward. But I would like to think a combination of formal training and on the job experience would make a great pro mechanic
Hey bro, I'm getting out of the military in a few months. This is very helpful!! Thank you so much man.
Yeah dude! Just trying to help! thank you for your service!
Same boy man, I’m 68w leaving Drum after 4 years. How did things work out after you got out?
Just started watching this channel and have my first year apprentice mechanic interview tomorrow wish me luck 😄😄🙏🏼
So how’d it go?
Going to southwest tech in south Utah for tech school In January. 5k course for 12 months. GI Bill. Finally getting out of the trucking industry. I miss my kids
Family time is something you’ll never get back my friend
I was enrolled in UTI and in the meantime I got a job a a dodge dealership through my high school auto class, and the dealership convinced me to stay and do dealership training, it was the best decision I’ve ever made so now I can have a car loan instead of a school loan
Dodged a bullet!
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Thanks a lot for the info. I’m in college rn wanting to drop out with $45,000 in debt and I don’t want to do any more schooling or at least zero Gen Eds. This definitely makes me more interested especially with the paid training so I can control the loan payments. I always had a knack for putting things together and finding out what’s wrong with it so this is definitely something I’ll consider.
Working on cars I can't afford. I feel that...
Yeah the Mercedes and BMW owners are spenders however the Regular lines have greater job options and job security. Certain Areas have weak Highline Markets
Back in LA Mercedes is a Strong Brand, Out here in Phoenix, It's quite Marginalized
My life everyday lol
@@PHXGlock yes but they have less techs and probably only 1 dealer I work for a GM dealer and besides the duramax everyone is a cheep bastard and nothing gets approved lol
School helps out in certain ways ppl will lease a car that’s probably never going to be theirs for 20-30k and complain about how ppl who invest in their education are stupid. It helps your credit ofc, and you will always have the credentials that are most often needed in this field. Ppl with experience with no formal training get a backlash as well. Some dealerships won’t hire unless you’re in tech school, about to graduate, or already graduated. And if you quit midway thinking they’re not going to care I’ve heard of some giving them the boot. So yeah..
I’ve got a buddy I use to work with we worked in a textile plant together he left to go to a Honda dealership they also pay for his training I was glad to see him move on up I’m thinking of doing the same thing he did
I lovd working on cars bro 4real. Fixing motors is my therapy.
9:13 where is that white car's driver :|
omg 9:35 as well
9:49 is that a joke?! :
It was being towed but I had a lil laugh when I saw it
I was like WTF
Hahaha i was like wtf
lmao I had the same reaction
Lmfaoooo
Similar story. I went to a local technical college though, but after spent years working for independents, I got out of the industry a few times. Finally went to the dealerships, and like you, was put in the lube lane. ASE Master Tech in the lube lane, but did a damn good job and got fast tracked through Nissan's program. I really wish I started with a dealership. Even if you go back independent, you'll notice that almost all their top techs at least started at the dealerships.
9:15 Didn't realize the car was being towed at first, lmao.
i was sayin the same thing
I’m going to pickens tech here in Denver (aurora) so it’s cool to see a UA-camr so close to where I live. Keep up the good videos!
thanks for the support and good luck on your journey!
Dylan Claugh I'm also trying to get in picken tech and do automotive Technician, is it worth it ?
Experience always trumps training. I started on the Lube Rack was aggressive and taking my online certifications through Chrysler took ase showed competency and a great interest in doing this and now I'm almost a Master Tech. I didn't have any crippling student loan debt sounds that I put that money towards tools. I wouldn't do it any other way if I could do it over again.
i know you guys are out there and most of us that paid for training are envious! Glad you made your way up the ladder!
I believe the best way is sponsorship through a community college where you go partine school then part time at a dealer
or get a job at a shop that will train and send you to classes
Bro couldn’t agree more with you I started the exact way that you described in the video I got a job in the detail department and a lube tech job opening hit I took it and here I am a gm master tech🙌🏻🙌🏻
Went to school for automotive for a year and half and I've learned alot but nothing beats experience. I took a job at Honda as a lube tech my first Automotive based job and so far I'm enjoying it. I want to provide the best service possible even tho I'm going to make mistakes along the way which is one of the way's to get better and gain experience.
a great way to learn also is asking questions when your not completely sure about something even tho you can probably could do it completely by yourself Asking questions is probably the best thing you can do for yourself as long your not asking the same ones multiple times.
I wish I saw these kinds of videos before I started working in this industry. Your videos are awesome and helpful
I got a job as a chassis/trailer mechanic, not many tools needed. Moved on to be a diesel tech. I kind of got lucky, nailed the interview and have been working on things my whole life so that helped me out a ton getting a job as a diesel tech with no real experience but a good route is looking into truck and trailer rental companies like ryder or penske. There you can start in trailers and try and make your way over to either diesel or reefers. Then possibly try and get in at Freightliner or RUSH.
I went to WyoTech in 06 for both auto and diesel. Would definitely recommend tech school to get a good foundation. Worked automotive for 6 years then switched to diesel. I’ve enjoyed working on big rigs. Pay is good too. Good vid for someone wanting to start a career. Huge shortage of techs!
Thanks for the comment!
Working on cars is not for everyone but if you're willing to learn something new then it can become a super career
Bro who I driving the car at 9:17 🤯
lol wtf
Yooo 🤯🤯🤯🤯
Got accepted into UTI and starting soon this video helped me out alot
Yes thank you so much for the inside break down. I'm active duty and I have no skills as a mechanic but thank you so much now I have a good idea. I'm in Washington and being recommended to go to green river college
Thank you for your service! definitely give it a try. Taking a class at a community college is a good way to see what its about
good shit mane im ur newest sub haha i really like the content
thanks!
Experience all the way. Coming from a guy who has no certifications. Get yourself out there and be willing to bust your behind and get dirty. I promise you will go far.
Thanks for the information, very helpful
You’re welcome!
I go to Lincoln tech now and the training is good and the school will help you get a job while you are in school. That’s the key get a job while in school. Most schools like uti and Lincoln tech have places that hire from the school. Even in this industry school is needed like a lot of places in other lines of work won’t look at you if u don’t have a collage degree. same with the auto industry. You can make it without school but it will take a long time and you need you’re ASE. Dealerships look at that you went to school and see that you really care about this industry and will work with you
Thank you for this video I was about to commit to going to UTI but I decided sumthin else
Good for you 👍🏼
Do you think with me going to a smaller school I would still be available to the same Kinds of jobs once I get experience like you
School just gets your foot in the door. You’ll be good.
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All most shops want to see is experience working in a shop. I guess school helps to look good on your application but it is not a must.
Hate workin on those fancy Audi’s, except the for 911’s. I’ll stick to my BMW’s, mad respect tho 💪🏼
Honestly I love working on them. With enough resources anything is possible
What if I wanted to work on motorcycles specifically? Would this process be any different or when I find a independent shop, instead of just any shop, find a bike shop? And same with the dealer?
I just got a School Based Apprenticeship at Toyota and I start in a week I can’t wait
und Toyota T-ten?
Lol bro this is one of your best ever! 👍 this is awesome info for those wanting to be a Auto Tech! Very well articulated and explanation for this type of job! So correct about the foot in the door! Well done Josh!
Atta!! Boy great to see your latest adventure!(and the start) peace and luv on the way Bro! Josh a #1 vlogger on UA-cam!!!👍✌🇨🇦!!
Dude! I appreciate your continued support! All the best to you and your family!
hey I have a video question, how will Tesla (electric vehicles) affect the industry, either shops or dealerships etc ...
Maybe I should go ask them! We are neighbors after all!
how about personal experience with working on my own cars with no school or professional experience in the past (i.e. a job working on cars)? how much would that be worth to someone with your expertise? would it still be possible to work in this industry? i have been doing my own maintanence and repairs on the vehicles i own from pretty much everything except the engine. ive done valve cover gaskets, cams shafts/gears but thats pretty much it for engines. again the majority of the time it would just be on my own car but i have helped people out with there cars if they need help. and when it comes to tools, that'll be no problem as i have my own. please give me your perspective and advice will always be greatly appreciated. thanks. great vid btw
That's what im doing right now, I got into toyota as a lube tech, I'm gonna be graduating from college next year.!
Toyota was my first dealership 👍🏼
I was the opposite, got my training with the army, worked on the floor for 5 years. And now im trying to move to dealerships. I have lots and lots of hands on. But talk about a major shift in equipment.
Feel like i lacked some of the more technical stuff because i didnt do the same as everyone else and go to school, so i feel like i got maybe a 1/5 of class work.
But hey now that i go back and work the class work it seems all really easy so far.
Got a job offer at Jaguar.
Hello , I just subscribed to your channel yesterday, a few videos helped I'm trying to go to Lincoln Tech in denver , Colorado , I am 19 years old , with no experience but also just trying to do something with life , involving a trade , I like being challenged and I feel like I can do it. I just want to ask is it even worth it in the long run ? Will this be way to hard for me because I have no experience ?
I go to Lincoln College of Technology formally known as Lincoln Technical Institute. The have a program to go for extra training at the Kindig Academy and Tesla. Just a couple of perks. I get 50% off of Matco tools. I would love to work for a high end Automotive manufacturer. My GPA is 3.77 and I have the option to take 3 extra months all online for management and I get an associates degree. They also have a Volkswagen program and a Ford mobile tech program. I also had my 609 before I finished A/C class
I would like to see a tool box tour video!
9:15 i swear that car drivin solo
9:38 confirmed. No driver haha. Ps thanks fot the tips.
josh I just got hired at a mom and pop shop and they say I don't need tools but I have a double decker tool cart with a lot of tools impact sockets reg sockets, impact gun, ratchets, extensions wrenches etc, should I show up on my first day w my tools and use theirs or should I show up empty handed???
@Josh What do you think about exhaust options for SRT? I know you have Borla attak cat back right? Have you heard cars with corsa or GT haus exhaust? (viedos on YT don't do justice)
i have the borla that came on it. Honestly i haven't met up with enough jeep people to answer that question otherwise i would. But ill upload a comparison video when i get the chance
U right. I became a Certified Ford Tech thru a comunnity college
Very help man , love you videos man !
Leonardo Rodriguez thanks!
I’m in the middle, I’m ex military so my GI bill pays for everything but I’m doing the Ford FACT program, I been in school for 7 months and I’d definitely say just the basic core classes are not worth it at all. I hope the ford fact program gets my foot in the door somewhere great.
Vo-tech teaches safety first and our teacher burned it into our heads.. when a job will want the job first.. or so it seems.
I worked 2 years in a lube and tire shop and then went to a dealership with 2 years of experience and an getting free GM factory training
Currently laboring for a bridge construction company. Rewarding work seeing things get accomplished during the shift but definitely not a career. I have GI bill benefits and am heavily leaning towards taking courses at my local comm college. The admissions guy says they also set you up with a paid internship through local dealerships during your last semester. He says the internship is $13 an hr. I know an internship will likely pay less than if you were just hired on full time, but what kind of money is in it for people starting out? I would be taking a pretty decent pay cut but am hopeful that there's much more room to grow. Thanks man
Hey Josh, you from chi town? I have experience in changing oil and tires and I got offered a job at Kingdom Chevy. I’d like to maybe attempt what you’re doing and I keep watching your videos. But I feel as though there’s still some things I don’t know
It has been a while... nice to see new video
Piki279 I’m about to change that 👍 thanks for the comment!
Some highschools in PA will do techschool for free throws hs -CTC career technology centers I did my first year last year half day CTC half day hs then now full day CTC talked to a few shops and buddies looking forward to after graduation
Don't know if you will answer or not but I used to be a mechanic at a Honda dealership but that was 6 years ago. I no longer have my ase certifications but I only went to tech school for 1 year and got most of my ase certifications. I still have those certifications but there out of date am I still able to get back in the field with only having half school training but used to have most of the ase certifications... I still work on cars till this day mostly doing side work cause I'm good at what I do but there won't be any recollection of how good I actually am besides working at a Honda dealership. Would I still be able to possibly get a job at a dealership again?
You could definitely get another dealership role. No one really cares about ASE certs anymore
im going to UTI right now doing the auto course plus Ford FACT program, and was told that by going to UTI i will come out with a 2 year work experience, do dealerships and independent shops do not acknowledge those 2 years that UTI give you?
I mean kind of but it’s not real world experience and employers know that
Man i didnt know it was that expensive in the usa to go to school to be a mechanic, im in quebec canada and i went for 2 years did 6 moths of training at BMW and i work now for VW and school only cost me 800$ canadian
That’s awesome!
I’m going to community college while working as a tire guy
How do you earn or get experience to begin with. Like how do I find independent shops or actually go somewhere to try and get a first job
they will hire you. youre just not going to get payed a lot. if it is something you like doing you will stick around.
Get a car from junk yard and a set of spanners if you've got the aptitude for mechanics you'll pick it up a piece of cake but if you struggle taking a wheel off then maybe rethink a diff career or go to techschool
@@lea-rw5cb ah I see. I'd love to do that but I just dont have the space at my house. I really appreciate you telling me this though. I'll see if I can at some point. Thank you so much
i did this for 25 years, i can tell you all kinds of stories from this guy changing a motor mount on a northstar and a tight ground broke lifting the motor not noticing it and the hole car acting wild trying to start it to me changing an a/c compressor then spending 2 hours trying to figure out why the car wouldn't start afterwards on something i didn't do. this is a tough business that i got tired of so i became a trader. i trade forex and stocks now
Best way to get a chance at experience - have experience. Am joking but the world's a weird place. Training is a weird commodity that can be found for free if you search for it, but you have to look / beg / plead / be lucky.
Gat dammit man! I had to hit the LIKE BUTTON cause it was stuck on "666" Oh hell naw! lol
The Uti in Saskatchewan costs $7200 for the entire program!
The cheapest way to get automotive training is UAW in Job Corps because it is free
I’m 17 with a decent amount of expensive ass tools working at a sub shop always worked on cars growing up know a decent amount I don’t know what to do always dreamed of being a tech
Start looking at help wanted ads for shops!
Well good for u buddy Im just a loser 19 year old with no job car gf friends or anything. I just got drugs to solve my problems.
just waltz into a dealer and chat up the manager, thats how i got into a dealer.
In EU (at least in my country) there's only one way to become a mechanic.Go to tech school, either state or private.
State accepts only a few, under certain criteria.If you're one of those lucky ones you will get a training job for 2 years, fully payed, then you will most certainly find a job anywhere because everyone asks 2 years as minimum experience.
Private tech school is a waste of money unless your father or some close friend or relative has a position ready and waiting for you. They don't teach you anything more that state school does and you get a "scholarship" only if your grades are PERFECT.
If you don't go to state TS or your grades in private TS aren't perfect, you will never get a job as a mechanic. NEVER.
Currently I am working as a general service tech in pep boys. I actually want to advance and they pay for the school, I’m just not sure if I want to go since I went to college for non mechanic studies and I couldn’t focus. But I would like to work at a Porsche dealership as a mechanic and move from the northeast to Texas lol
I would choose experiance and then school😉 I also went to UTI and thats why I am saying this.
I'm a freshman in high school and i just started a auto tech course. Would it be a good Idea to take the class until i graduate then go into community college to take another course? Also Would it be a good idea to do 2 years in community college and 2 years in a uc as I heard that they give benefites to us for doing this.
you are in the ?Phillipines
I love cars
i am 15 right now and dont know much about engines but i am really trying to learn, i would like to go to school for either a mechanic or a welder
Hey josh could you make a video of taking a gas tank down and replacing a fuel pump
would you recommend working at Goodyear or Valvoline
Work at a high end dismantler for experience.
I am I high end dismantler hahah
@@JoshShare I’ve dismantled so many Porsche’s, Maseratis. Kind of tired of them lol
I hear ya on that one lol. I’m looking into another industry or something different
If he edited out the driver in the white car that is the best troll of all time lmao
It was being towed lol
Love the channel man
thanks!
Most lube tech jobs at dealerships require tools. Thats a big upfront cost.
Dustin Gordon do you know how much that roughly costs ?
@@anonymjin3278I spend around $500 to get started at a Ford lube tech
Fluffy Avila thanks mate
It’s rough, but is an investment that you have to do, in this business you always going to need tools. Just invest wisely
You should do a vid with Kevin and David Van voris u make similar content
uptown chi I’ll have to check them out 👍
Was that car behind you driving its self?
The car at 9:13 is being towed
Sure is!
There's no way you're going get A's in trade school without prior experience working on cars. We are talking engine and transmission rebuilds in these programs , not oil and hose changes.😮
How can I start at a young age like 14 years old with automotive mechanics
My boyfriend went through ROP auto class in high school. He was able to go through a journeyman! (5 years of training + experience) Now he is 23 & has almost 10 years experience! If you know what you want to do when you are in highschool I highly recommend taking advantage of the ROP programs and other programs that your high school offers! It will give you a leg up when you get out of high school and are ready to work
when do start your day so they allow you to leave at 5?
I go to a technical school and get an ASE student certification when I graduate
Joe Wilshusen you have to take the ASE tests separate from any formal training. Experience tends to be the most important factor when interviewing with a company
Seen an ASE guy lose his job as mechanic to a convict from big O tires.. lol.. EXPERIENCE
I remember working summers at my Grandfathers shop and they hired a technician that had a folder full of certs. Dude had degrees but could not diagnose most issues. He was also extremely slow and ended up not working out. Formal training is great for familiarization but practical application comes from hands on experience.
Disagree totally. I went to uti coming from a college based route before going I like the theory and gave me a good base. No prior knowledge on cars before that but did have high honors and was going to Ivy League college. For me uti was the best option cuz I learned everything that I need to know for the field worth every sent. Going the dealership route is good if you have the experience and grew up or have years working on stuff on the side. But that route is not for everyone. Also anyone who says uti isn’t worth is one of the many people I saw sleeping through class or just cheating off some one like who actually tried to learn. I get for you that dealership was probably better route for you but for someone like me it help greatly. Think you should prob mention that before knocking that college path. I worked for mom and pops and dealer and I didn’t learn shit from the dealer. It was every man for him self kind of thing.
Nobody driving that grey car beside him.
What about Military training and experince...?
Hi sir i am saqib hussain from india i have completed diploma in mechanical engineering i want to become marine mechanic or moto gp bike mechanic pls help me guide me.... should I take experience and come there
I would say experience 👍🔧
Um am I tripping or at 9:12 is no one driving the car next to you…..
am i tweaking or who's driving the car at 9:11