Automotive college?

[CornFed2.4]

So I'm looking into a career change and just want some opinions on school. I'm thinking about wyotech, and meeting with a rep on the 30th to go over some options. My wife wants me to look into some local options first. I don't really wanna go through the general credits like at century just rather get there and start learning.

All feedback is welcome. Thanks

[311evo]

Rumor has it dunwoody is pretty good for automotive stuff, and a lot cheaper then wyotech.

On a side note, I've heard many not-so-good things about UTI.

[turbotalon1g]

Any reason you want to get into the auto career field?

If its something you are truly passionate about then go for it, but I know a lot of people that thought it would be cool and now they don't make enough money doing it or they are so burned out on cars they don't care to work on their own.

Good luck, my brother went to wyotech it was awesome, but he had mechanic ability before he went there, that just taught him the theories and reasoning behind automotive stuff.

[CornFed2.4]

I think I'm just looking for a change and not to concerned about the money. I was a union floorcover so i'd always have that to fall back on. If I were to get burnt out.

Thanks for the advice Aaron.

[Constant_Project21]

On a side note, I've heard many not-so-good things about UTI.
Yep, I still kick myself for wasting money going there.

Check out all local options before jumping into a big name auto school. A lot of auto schools are the same, and the name is what makes them cost more. UTI is def not for everyone, and from what I have heard, neither is wyotech.

St. Paul Tech has a pretty good program from what I have heard (this being 2 years ago, when I was looking to go back to an auto field).

Also, make sure it's something you want to do. It's not glamourous, I have had friends work in the field and hated it. You are gonna be working on old, beaten down cars most likely, and nobody really likes working on them. Just make sure it's for you, before dumping money into schooling.

There will be work though, cars are getting older everyday, and someone has to be there to fix them.

Good luck with whatever you decide to do though!

[CornFed2.4]

Yeah this will def. not be an overnight decision. But I have some ins already if I choose to go this route.

With local schools do you have to do generals? St.Paul tech, century, dunwoody ect...

[Alpha D]

I got to Dunwoody going back sep 8th any questions or would like inside view pictures of facility etc let me know.

[Constant_Project21]

You will have to look into that. I believe you can test out of most of the generals, if you don't want to take them.

[Matt D.]

Everyone I've talked to about Wyotech and UTI more or less regrets the decision one way or another, but I have heard nothing but good things about Dunwoody. I know one of the auto teachers at Dunwoody, he autocrosses a supercharged Miata, and Dunwoody recently picked up an Acura TSX that previously lived life as an instructor car at Mid-Ohio. I can put you in touch with him if you would like.

[CornFed2.4]

Matt that would be awesome, that route would be alot more family friendly. I guess I should of mentioned the away time from wife and kids!