Well put. The Automotive field continues to grow fast. New techs must learn to be sponges for information and hungry to work. The same can be said for those seasoned techs. They, too, must learn that being mentor is the key to mastering the trade!
Brother, get a job at Oriellys and do your own mobile mechanic work. Between facebook and store customers that need help youll be plenty busy as a mobile mechanic. Plus Oriellys has a decent benefits package, i make double minimum wage in my state as a night shift manager, and the more you know the better customer service you can provide,. Im so busy im really considering quitting my day job and just doing this full time. Ive been at it for about 6 months and paid off my nice truck and bought a ranger to make my service truck. Its a 95 ranger i got for $1500 but still lol, keeps the grease out of the nice truck. Just keep it professional.
They literally will not hire auto techs to work in parts stores, I interviewed with every single one of them and they told me I'm overqualified by a mile and can't afford me, it's true because I'm not going to work for $14/hour in 2024
great advice, im going on my 3rd year of being a technician and it can be frustrating at first when you arent allowed to do anything past an oil change or tire rotations, finally i am starting to do things like heavier suspension work, water pumps and other things that involve the engine bay, i have found that patience is key and that there is no short cut other than doing the simple things first in order to build your foundation for the bigger things
It's crazy the views your getting on your video's most people if they took a year hiatus from uploading video on UA-cam wouldn't get a fraction of the views your getting.You definitely have a talent at making information videos.I appreciate the time and work you put in to your video.
im 19 years old working at a ford dealership i love it im in fords asset program and I love doing what I do Ive always loved taking things apart and learning how things work although burnout does happen but ive learned so much within a year. i was on the lube rack a year ago for a month and put in service under a mentor and now ive done a good amount of engine repairs working mostly on heavy line. tool discounts you get are awesome as well. asset is the best thing to do for new techs. very rewarding
Being a heavy line mechanic is tough, heavy duty. I'm going through the stressful things along with it and possibly being let go because I'm not fast enough. It's a tough industry
I'd bet you also take pride in your work and make sure to fix it right the first time. Yeah, I dealt with that "not fast enough" pressure also. It caused me to road test a vehicle with the hood not fully latched on accident because my boss was screaming at me to finish the car cause the angry customer was here. After that day I decided fuck being a Mechanic, this is never gonna be worth it. Shop culture has to change, it promotes fast hackery.
All of this is great advice. I’ll share what I told my own kids: Start with the test light. Then the DMM. Then the scope. The goal is to do the diagnosis and then let someone else to the repair. Lube tech is the path to head mechanic. There is nothing wrong with that. There is another path though, and it’s by looking at cars as computers (they are).
Justin have you thought about being a service advisor? Before I left the dealership to work on fleet vehicles, the service manager offered me to try being a service advisor. Maybe having all this knowledge of working on vehicles could be helpful when explaining to customers with little to no experience of their own cars.
As an Iowan born in Iowa City, I just wanted to say that I love the shirt! Go Hawks! Been subscribed for a while now, good luck with your future endeavors Justin!
I always stand back and look at everything i did, put my hands on bolts I took of to make sure i didnt miss anything, i think its important to know what it feels like to know when a bolt is stretching to the point of it breaking so that way you catch it before it breaks but understand shit happens when you party naked
The best training I ever had was through Audi. One thing about VW/Audi is everything must be torqued to spec. It's a breeze once you know how to use the VW/Audi service manual. I will say that if your first job is a "Lube Tech" for Audi, you'll learn quickly how to work on them.
Start streaming and make a pod cast bro. I watched your early videos as an apprentice and i believe you have so much knowledge to pass from all your life experience!
Justin Dow.. It's true that most mechanics or technicians started out as a "lube tech". Then there is me, I started out as regular mechanic. I've built engines, transmissions and everything in between. Back when things would be rebuilt instead of being replaced. LOL. Now don't get me wrong I know how to do everything a lube tech has to do I'm just saying I didn't have to start out as one. Where I worked at us ASE Master Technicians did everything from diagnostic to heavy line to interior work. We did it all. We had PM guys that did the oil changes and tire work. When they got backed up we would help them out. For some reason I hated (still hate) doing oil changes. Of course as a motorcycle Technician I do it all to include oil changes and tire work.
Hey, I found your videos by searching about how to be an auto mechanic and some of the basics. I’m 33. Am I too old to start this? I’ve been pharmacy tech for years.
Nah.. Brother. You'll be fine. 33 is still really young even if were feeling old. Heck I'm 40 and start New things all the time. Go with the current of passion and see where the river takes you. Easy flow my brother. Best of luck. Let us know how it works out for you
Got a friend who lives out that way and I’ve always had a great respect for their wrestling team and their football team. Especially for what they do for the children’s hospital 🏥 🙏💯
Seems like the only way to survive in auto mechanics is to get in a European dealer ship ( average tech only makes 44 to 66 yearly other then European dealer ships
I NEVER wanted to be mechanic. I was a highly paid lube tech and then suddenly they started giving me real work. i only had like two hundred dollars worth of tools. now i have like 8,500 of tools and its been two years.
Just do a union apprenticeship. I am a union steamfitter, made over $100,000 my first year as a journeyman, and they supply all the tools. We are not allowed to bring any of our own tools. Just your ass and your lunch
Well put. The Automotive field continues to grow fast. New techs must learn to be sponges for information and hungry to work. The same can be said for those seasoned techs. They, too, must learn that being mentor is the key to mastering the trade!
Brother, get a job at Oriellys and do your own mobile mechanic work. Between facebook and store customers that need help youll be plenty busy as a mobile mechanic. Plus Oriellys has a decent benefits package, i make double minimum wage in my state as a night shift manager, and the more you know the better customer service you can provide,. Im so busy im really considering quitting my day job and just doing this full time. Ive been at it for about 6 months and paid off my nice truck and bought a ranger to make my service truck. Its a 95 ranger i got for $1500 but still lol, keeps the grease out of the nice truck. Just keep it professional.
They literally will not hire auto techs to work in parts stores, I interviewed with every single one of them and they told me I'm overqualified by a mile and can't afford me, it's true because I'm not going to work for $14/hour in 2024
@@COBRO98they hired me
@@COBRO98 Waaah they don't want to pay me skilled trade wages to run a cash register and check OBD codes waaah
great advice, im going on my 3rd year of being a technician and it can be frustrating at first when you arent allowed to do anything past an oil change or tire rotations, finally i am starting to do things like heavier suspension work, water pumps and other things that involve the engine bay, i have found that patience is key and that there is no short cut other than doing the simple things first in order to build your foundation for the bigger things
I vote mobile mechanic and just vlog every video.
It's crazy the views your getting on your video's most people if they took a year hiatus from uploading video on UA-cam wouldn't get a fraction of the views your getting.You definitely have a talent at making information videos.I appreciate the time and work you put in to your video.
im 19 years old working at a ford dealership i love it im in fords asset program and I love doing what I do Ive always loved taking things apart and learning how things work although burnout does happen but ive learned so much within a year. i was on the lube rack a year ago for a month and put in service under a mentor and now ive done a good amount of engine repairs working mostly on heavy line. tool discounts you get are awesome as well. asset is the best thing to do for new techs. very rewarding
Being a heavy line mechanic is tough, heavy duty. I'm going through the stressful things along with it and possibly being let go because I'm not fast enough. It's a tough industry
I'd bet you also take pride in your work and make sure to fix it right the first time. Yeah, I dealt with that "not fast enough" pressure also. It caused me to road test a vehicle with the hood not fully latched on accident because my boss was screaming at me to finish the car cause the angry customer was here. After that day I decided fuck being a Mechanic, this is never gonna be worth it. Shop culture has to change, it promotes fast hackery.
All of this is great advice. I’ll share what I told my own kids:
Start with the test light. Then the DMM. Then the scope. The goal is to do the diagnosis and then let someone else to the repair.
Lube tech is the path to head mechanic. There is nothing wrong with that. There is another path though, and it’s by looking at cars as computers (they are).
We're all rootin' for ya, brother.
Justin have you thought about being a service advisor? Before I left the dealership to work on fleet vehicles, the service manager offered me to try being a service advisor. Maybe having all this knowledge of working on vehicles could be helpful when explaining to customers with little to no experience of their own cars.
As an Iowan born in Iowa City, I just wanted to say that I love the shirt! Go Hawks! Been subscribed for a while now, good luck with your future endeavors Justin!
Awesome content brother. Alot of fellas appreciate your experience and knowledge 👌👌👌👌
I appreciate that! Thanks brother
Best thing about these places is you get a free engine with the oil change when they fuck up
I always stand back and look at everything i did, put my hands on bolts I took of to make sure i didnt miss anything, i think its important to know what it feels like to know when a bolt is stretching to the point of it breaking so that way you catch it before it breaks but understand shit happens when you party naked
The best training I ever had was through Audi. One thing about VW/Audi is everything must be torqued to spec. It's a breeze once you know how to use the VW/Audi service manual. I will say that if your first job is a "Lube Tech" for Audi, you'll learn quickly how to work on them.
Got a buddy who's a VW tech and been telling me German is the way to go
Start streaming and make a pod cast bro. I watched your early videos as an apprentice and i believe you have so much knowledge to pass from all your life experience!
I hope all is well my friend.
Justin Dow.. It's true that most mechanics or technicians started out as a "lube tech". Then there is me, I started out as regular mechanic. I've built engines, transmissions and everything in between. Back when things would be rebuilt instead of being replaced. LOL. Now don't get me wrong I know how to do everything a lube tech has to do I'm just saying I didn't have to start out as one. Where I worked at us ASE Master Technicians did everything from diagnostic to heavy line to interior work. We did it all. We had PM guys that did the oil changes and tire work. When they got backed up we would help them out. For some reason I hated (still hate) doing oil changes. Of course as a motorcycle Technician I do it all to include oil changes and tire work.
Justin preaching.... Is this a job interview hiring video 😁
Thaks for the content 👍🏼👍🏼
Do a mobile mechanic channel. That would be great content
I double-check my torque at work all the time, testing motors you never know whats gonna, weve had to adjust specs on my current project
Justin Dow you sound like you'd make a great instructor!
i am going to be doing a hydraulic oil chainge on a john deere
it's first 100 hour service
Hey, I found your videos by searching about how to be an auto mechanic and some of the basics. I’m 33. Am I too old to start this? I’ve been pharmacy tech for years.
Nah.. Brother. You'll be fine. 33 is still really young even if were feeling old. Heck I'm 40 and start New things all the time. Go with the current of passion and see where the river takes you. Easy flow my brother. Best of luck. Let us know how it works out for you
Hawkeyes?! R u a fellow iowan brah??
Got a friend who lives out that way and I’ve always had a great respect for their wrestling team and their football team. Especially for what they do for the children’s hospital 🏥 🙏💯
Seems like the only way to survive in auto mechanics is to get in a European dealer ship ( average tech only makes 44 to 66 yearly other then European dealer ships
Ah yes, the German torque spec.... Goudentite
I NEVER wanted to be mechanic. I was a highly paid lube tech and then suddenly they started giving me real work. i only had like two hundred dollars worth of tools. now i have like 8,500 of tools and its been two years.
Real question is, did you buy tool truck tools or harbor freight tools?
Just do a union apprenticeship. I am a union steamfitter, made over $100,000 my first year as a journeyman, and they supply all the tools. We are not allowed to bring any of our own tools. Just your ass and your lunch