Posts Tagged ‘Mechanic’

10 Top Mechanic Schools and Automotive Colleges

March 3rd, 2011
Automotive Parts

You are a gearhead. Why not get paid big bucks for it?

You love the roar of the horsepower and smell of the rubber hitting the road. You would rather restore a rusted-out piece of you-know-what to it’s former glory than buy a car new.

You would tear apart a big-block V8 and see what makes it tick – than watch football for 8 hours on any given Sunday. You, my friend, should be doing what you love, and getting paid good top dollar for it.

The schools listed below may be just the ticket you need to take the next step and become a professional mechanic. Get real-world mechanic training in state-of-the-art shops from automotive instructors who know what they’re doing.

Universal Technical Institute

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) offers the training you need for an exciting career as an Automotive, Diesel or Collision Repair & Refinishing technician in a little more than a year. With nine locations nationwide, manufacturer specific training for Audi, BMW, Ford FACT, International, Mercedes, Nissan, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo, and the incredible high performance training at Hot Rod U, you need to take a look at what UTI has to offer.

WyoTech

Automotive Tools For The Backyard Mechanic

January 1st, 2011

It seems that the ultimate dream is working for yourself, being your own boss and setting your own hours. But most of us believe that we don’t know enough about a topic to start a business. After all, we’re not doctors or lawyers, in fact, many of us didn’t even go to college. We’re just everyday people that have learned a lot by living and doing.

But let’s think about that for a moment. How many of us know more than we should about lawn maintenance or house cleaning or car repair? The fact is that most of us learn about those things because we don’t have a choice. And there are many people that are happy to pay to have those things – those services done for them.

Those doctors and lawyers that were mentioned don’t want to cut their grass, clean their house, or change the oil in their car. These are all services that you can do for them. You can easily start and grow a business with either of these services.

While either one is likely to be profitable, the backyard mechanic is sure to be in demand. The good news is that getting started doesn’t have to cost a lot. Chances are if you are already doing the maintenance on your own vehicles you have many of the Automotive Tools you need. It is wise to use quality equipment to insure that it will last.

Discovering an Automotive Mechanic that knows what he is doing

June 29th, 2010

A short while ago I met a great guy by the name of Daniel who owns Attard Automotive in Tullamarine. Let me tell you why I now call him a great guy.

I am very fussy as to who works on my car, after all my families safety depends on it. I have been using the same motor mechanic (by the way he wanted to be called an automotive mechanic) for years as he did great work but unfortunately I had to move interstate and needed to find a new motor mechanic.

I did a bit of searching around and tested, yes tested, a few out. I continued my search on the internet and came across Attard Automotive. Now by looking at his website I was not inspired but you know what, I don’t want a mechanic that can make websites I want one that can do a great job on my car and speed boat (yes I have some boy toys).

I decided to contact Attard Automotive and was fortunate enough to speak to Daniel, the owner. We had a great chat and I loved the way he actually sounded interested in what I was saying. This, in my eyes, is a big bonus when looking for someone professional to add to your team. As we were chatting about my needs I happen to mention that I had a stern drive ski boat and it also needed some attention.

When Your Automotive Mechanic Does Flat Rate Billing for Auto Repair and Truck Repair in Tampa

May 7th, 2010

You cannot avoid auto repair or truck repair no matter how well you maintain your vehicle. You will still need to bring it to your automotive service center for auto inspection, engine repair or car transmission system repair some time. Perhaps you may need to have some of your car parts replaced with AC Delco car parts, or perhaps you will just need auto oil change. Whatever automotive service you will need, your mechanic will either use hourly billing or flat rate billing. Both are acceptable billing methods in Tampa. But what difference does it make?

Hourly billing is self-explanatory. Your automotive mechanic and automotive service center will bill you for the exact number of hours spent working on your vehicle. Flat rate billing, on the other hand, is based on how much time a flat rate book says a certain type of repair takes when done by the average professional mechanic. The flat rate book is an automotive industry standard that is used everywhere and not just in Tampa.

Automotive Tools For The Backyard Mechanic

February 23rd, 2010

It seems that the ultimate dream is working for yourself, being your own boss and setting your own hours. But most of us believe that we don’t know enough about a topic to start a business. After all, we’re not doctors or lawyers, in fact, many of us didn’t even go to college. We’re just everyday people that have learned a lot by living and doing.

But let’s think about that for a moment. How many of us know more than we should about lawn maintenance or house cleaning or car repair? The fact is that most of us learn about those things because we don’t have a choice. And there are many people that are happy to pay to have those things – those services done for them.

Those doctors and lawyers that were mentioned don’t want to cut their grass, clean their house, or change the oil in their car. These are all services that you can do for them. You can easily start and grow a business with either of these services.

While either one is likely to be profitable, the backyard mechanic is sure to be in demand. The good news is that getting started doesn’t have to cost a lot. Chances are if you are already doing the maintenance on your own vehicles you have many of the Automotive Tools you need. It is wise to use quality equipment to insure that it will last.

Finding the Right Automotive Shop and Mechanic in Tampa

February 23rd, 2010

It took me a while to find just the right automotive shop and mechanic in Tampa. I first had to go through a lot of grief with other auto repair shops. Many of them are unprofessional and unreliable, not quite fulfilling agreements entered into. Repairs are usually not finished on time. Some auto repair shops use substandard car parts, resulting in return jobs that cost me valuable time away from work and other productive endeavors. Even worse, I often found my vehicle stalling in the most inconvenient places even after an expensive auto repair job. That was very frustrating, indeed.

I almost gave up on hoping to find an auto repair shop and mechanic that I could truly rely on in Tampa. I refused to get stuck with shops that offered poor service, though. There had to be a better way. I vented my frustration to a co-worker and, fortunately, he referred me to Guy’s Automotive.

He said he never brought his car anywhere else, whether for a simple auto oil change or for serious engine repair because the technicians there were highly skilled and experienced. They could handle everything from manual to automatic car transmissions, local to foreign cars, economy to luxury cars and even truck repair. He, therefore, made sure that he regularly brought his car for auto inspection and maintenance at Guy’s Automotive. He had so much trust in this automotive shop that I was convinced to give it a try. At that point, I had nothing to lose.