Diesel or Auto Mechanic

[Swifty1638]

I have worked at many a auto shop, private, 3 dealerships, performance, etc. I can say that you will hurt from time to time. You will pay for many tools, and you will face layoffs (especially at dealerships). Pay can be good, depending on if there's hours turned or whatnot. I can also say that even with a finished schooling at an auto school, you will still be taught many things at a specific place you work, so they can "mold" you. I didn't finish dunwoody for this reason, and I still get paid as much as the others out there. Also, don't expect coming right outta school you will get a job off the bat, let alone a job as a journeymen (full-out mechanic). You will most likely start out lower in the shop, and work your way up, as I have been doing.

-A. Swift

[john]

I too agree. I got used to love working on my car, now I do it everyday for the past 4 years. It really makes me NOT want to wrench on anything outside of work, even my own car lol. If fixing up your car is a hobby, don't do it as a career.

Luckily, I didn't go to school for it!


THis is the main reason I got out of the DSM game a couple of years ago and bought my current car. It seemed that I was working on it/upgrading it more than I was driving it. I liked learning in the beginning but ~10 dsms later, got tired of it.

I want to go out and be able to enjoy my car, not have to work on it.

Back on topic, my friend went to UTI for diesel mechanics, got the diploma, and said fuck it. He is now going to Normandale.

I considered the auto industry but decided that when I get 50 years old, I didn't want to have to go out and crawl under cars. Body wouldn't like it.

I would go diesel as you would be more "specialized." You won't be working with people who are in high school and should make more money. You could probably be an auto mechanic aswell with the training you learn.

[gofastman]

I love working on cars even now that im a mechanic, it does suck sometimes but so does any job, if i could do it over again i would

[Jon Michael]

I have thought about the same thing you are now. But, it doesn't always kill your love. I loved computers, and worked in a computer warehouse and fixed them for over 4 years...I still love my computer and building computers with friends.

I have a few friends who are mechanics, and they all still have their love of cars. Look at Mark, he works on cars all the time and he still spends most of his free time doing stuff with his cars.

[RichardBBY]

Don't get me wrong...I still love working on my car...Its other peoples that i dont want to touch.

[dsmdion]

My love for cars isnt going anywhere. I've been around raced, and helped work on cars nearly my whole life. if my passion was gonna die It would prolly be dead already.

[blackrosenova400]

Still thinking about it?

Ive been a diesel technition for two years and also just finished my schooling and recieved my A.A.S Degree, so if you have any questions dont be afraid to ask.