Passed two more ASE tests!!!
Bamablows
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I think its time to celebrate boys. I just passed 2 more of my ASE certifications tests. If you didn't already know I turn wrenches for a living, and it really helps out to have some kind of paperwork to back your knowledge up in this industry. Hopefully I will the remaining 2 to become a master technician by the new year. I would really really really like to get a job working on some type of performance vehicle, or Porsche. Burn one for me tonight boys!!!
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But you, sir, congratulations.
I used to work at a place that sold to a guy that restored antique cars and sometimes sold them to the IMS museum. He was from Germany and spoke heavily accented English, so they always sent me since I spoke it a little (but never told him). It was really cool. Cars fascinate me, but I barely understand a thing outside of changing lights, batteries, and maybe an alternator if it's easy to get at.
Keep up the great work. I love the automotive industry, especially service which is what I've been doing since 2007. I like to help people with their problems, meet new people, and deal with cars. It's a great industry. It sounds like you are passionate and that always helps.
As someone who has been a mechanic for over 30 years, I wish you good luck on your goals.
I started in heavy equipment and then I worked for a Porsche, BMW and Mercedes shop and went back into heavy equipment many years back.
Personally, I prefer the heavy trucks and equipment to automotive.
Remember one thing about certs, they are no replacement for actual knowledge. If I were to suggest one area for a person to concentrate on, it would be Driveability. Troubleshooters are at a premium.
Good luck and congrats.
Understanding how and why something works, makes it a whole lot easier to know why it isn't working and what is wrong with it.
I've seen too many young guys come out of tech schools and have no idea how to troubleshoot anything without a scanner. That tells me that the basics were not taught to them.
You would be surprised at how many new techs can't even tell you the basics of wiring. How to properly diagnose electrical problems.
When I was young, an old mechanic told me one thing that stuck with me all these years.
"At the time that you know everything and can't learn anything, you should retire, cause at that point, you will be too much of an arrogant ***** for anyone to work with you."
Being a good troubleshooter means being open minded and willing to listen and learning everything you can, cause this industry changes constantly.
If you are gonna work flat rate, make sure the shop has a good parts supply and a constant stream of work and see how they handle training. Do they pay or do you pay? Things most folk don't think about until they've started the job and find out they're behind the 8 ball already.
Leave your options open. I've worked on everything from commercial fishing vessels in Alaska, European imports, logging equipment in Oregon to road construction fleet equipment and vehicles.
I prefer fleet equipment. I make far more money as a heavy equipment mechanic.
Ok, I'll get off my soap box.
Old Foggy with a Stogie