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What should one expect going into automotive mechanics.?
Is there anything that isn't usually taught that I should know beforehand? Is there anything that you would have liked to know before going into this?
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Elijah’s Answer
I think there is a certain mechanical aptitude that can not be taught, my recommendation to anyone who thinks they might like to be a technician is to get some basic tools and a repair manual for your car, or buy a project car. Start by tinkering on your own, see if it comes easy to you, and more importantly, make sure you enjoy the work. I've seen quite a few people come out of trade schools with a lot of debt who end up not really enjoying being a technician.
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Jose’s Answer
You should enjoy building things. Not just wrenching on cars, but in general the most successful techs I have known live and breathe it. They do it for fun on the weekends even if they are not getting paid for it.