How many mechanics here?

Serj · 6 Oct 2006 at 22:14

eidolon said:
My mechanical knowledge is pretty basic (swapping suspension, changing brakes etc.)

If that's basic i'm a complete mechanic retard

Steve JL · 6 Oct 2006 at 22:16

rs125 said:
The most **** i have read on this forum for some time!..

How can i be out of my depth?.real life situation!.uummmmm ive fixed thousands of cars in a real life situation lol its called in a garage!..
I know you didnt aim you comment at me but yes i have taken it personally because im a collage taught mechanic!.

I must admit I did have to bite my tongue when I read the post that this quote relates to.

Quoted for truth

Steve

Mickey_D · 7 Oct 2006 at 02:12

I believe he was referring to someone FRESH OUT of college, not someone who's been out of school and working for 20+ years.

Oh, and A.S.E. certified master mechanic in all 5 areas.

Why am I not a shop mechanic then? Because over here, unless you own the shop, you're making squat as a mechanic.

Serj · 7 Oct 2006 at 09:18

Mickey_D said:
Why am I not a shop mechanic then? Because over here, unless you own the shop, you're making squat as a mechanic.

See, on a programme over here in the UK i heard much different? It was on Working Lunch on BBC2 and they were visiting an Englishman somewhere on the East Coast of the US (can't remember where, sorry) as he'd started his own car repair outfit in the 90's and was now earning mega bucks.

He said that he paid his mechanics £30,000 (they were talking in sterling) a year plus a health and dental plan. Now i really don't know how much mechanics earn but to me it sounded pretty high :confused:

SgtTupac · 7 Oct 2006 at 10:12

College taught then someone who is an apprentice is different. As an apprentice you gain experience in work then goto collge for some useless info (well thats all it is

) If you are just college taught you will be able to talk a good job. Not do a good job. Where i work we got a lot of electrics and computers. We even have to use the computer software now to reset the brake linings after we change them!

So it wont be long before you have to take your vehicle to a main dealer.

Third Opinion · 7 Oct 2006 at 12:48

I did a BTEC in motor vehicle engineering in my teens. However I must confess other than change oil and brake pads, I really would struggle to to anything on a modern engine.