Are you a mechanic ? - Page 2 - Automotive Forum

crew72 · 11-22-2007, 07:33 AM

Something not alot of people have prob. heard of Im a certified healthcare mechanic. I work in engineering at my local hospital and work on everything that is in a hospital and around it that involves the hospital but phones, cable and computers. Pay is way better than a auto machanic. I also do alot of fabrications for off road and stunting.

serslyfkdup · 12-14-2007, 08:57 PM

good mechanics are the most underpaid people in the world.if they had good business skills and worked for themselves,they would be rich.8.00hr vs 60.00+ .imo computer diagnosis = crap.guys who are good can generally get by without.

fiddy pimpin · 12-15-2007, 12:17 AM

Im actually a lift truck mechanic now
Used to work auto shops
Even had my own bike shop but lift trucks are way less B.S. its broke, fix it money is no object to big accounts LOL:YEAH

330rdude · 12-16-2007, 08:06 PM

Certified Motorcycle Mechanic, Dyno Jet Certification aswell. Engine building and tuning skills. Currently working at a BMW motorcycle dealership. any questions?

alecracing · 12-30-2007, 03:54 PM

Graduated fro the ASSET Program (joint venture between Ford and local colleges) in 1991 with ASE Master Tech cert, and an AA in Automotive Technology. :YEAH

When i graduated, the guys that trained me when I was in school and working in the Dealership where clearing any where from 60,000 t0 150,000 a year. That shit quickly dried up within 5 years of me graduating. Between lack of customers, bad customer relations, and The manufacturers like FORD cutting back all their labor times ar causing a lot of the guys i know to really struggle to make a good income. The first few years I was out of school, everyone had a couple wave runners, race cars, boats, or were moving into bigger houses.

Now I go back to visit and they are all sitting around reading magazines

After working in quite a few dealerships, and seeing how FORD treats the the only qualified people to fix their cars (which have doubled in cost but yet techs are still making the same as 15 years ago), I left and went to work for First Vehicle Services ( A company that is hired by municipalities to maintenance their fleets) I serviced Sheriff's vehicles for Broward Sheriff's Office. Learned some good stuff about strobes and such and got ASE Master certified in Heavy Truck. Stayed there for abou 3-4 years and went to CARMAX.

CARMAX is an EXCELLENT company to work for and highly recommend it for any tech. I din't know anything about anything except Ford's but the guys there were very cool and everyone helps each other out.

As I am now 40 and do not want to be wrenching when I am 60, one of the guys I ride with told me about and Automotive Instructor position opening up at the local Community College where he runs the Automotive Facility. When i went ove rfor interview, I found out it pas part-time, but they told me that the high school that was located in the front of their building was looking for an Instructor. Any way the high school pays me more than I was making at CARMAX and i only work about 200 days a year

i was off all last week, and all next week, then i got a week during spring break and the whole summer off

mhardw3 · 01-09-2008, 04:11 PM

I started as one at 18. Graduated from UTI's auto program. Worked at a Ford, Jeep, Jaguar, Nissan dealer for 3 or 4 years. Went to Toyota for 6 months. Went to GM for better pay for 6 months. Now I work at Wetzel Ford/Mercury in Richmond, IN. Had to move here from Illinois so my girlfriend could be closer to her family while shes pregnant. Flat rate pay sucks just as bad here as it did in Illinois by the way. Whole shop is dead, I've turned 2 hours so far this week. Ive been on the internet for the last 2 hours today.

Boxer · 01-10-2008, 12:30 AM

I voted the top option, but I don't work as a mechanic anymore. Got sick of it. kinda like working on bikes alot more these days, yet still have a coupla car projects on the go

coolwata34 · 03-09-2008, 12:36 PM

GM tech here.

Scott982 · 03-10-2008, 07:05 AM

I am a painter and also build custom trucks and street rods.

Fuzzy Nutz · 03-18-2008, 11:48 PM

I've been working on cars since 15... started getting paid for it at 19... switched to bikes and never looked back... any bike shops in Melbourne, FL area looking for techs???

va stunta · 03-20-2008, 01:59 PM

since there are some mechanics in here i have a question id appreciate if it be anwsered.

i have a 1993 mitsubishi 3000gt sl and when i shift from 4 to 5th gear or anytime i put it into 5th gear the gear shifter starts to rumble, seeming as if it is about to jump out of gear. what could the problem be?

Fuzzy Nutz · 03-20-2008, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by va stunta

since there are some mechanics in here i have a question id appreciate if it be anwsered.

i have a 1993 mitsubishi 3000gt sl and when i shift from 4 to 5th gear or anytime i put it into 5th gear the gear shifter starts to rumble, seeming as if it is about to jump out of gear. what could the problem be?

it's a 3000GT...

oh, sorry... rumble from tranny??? is it only WHEN you shift and then after that it's good???

Don't Ride Dirt · 03-20-2008, 08:27 PM

No!!!!!

va stunta · 03-21-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzzy Nutz

it's a 3000GT...

oh, sorry... rumble from tranny??? is it only WHEN you shift and then after that it's good???

its when im in the gear and when i give it gas to accelerate the shift nob starts vibrating like crazy and jiggling

whats wrong with a 3000gt...great cars homie

Fuzzy Nutz · 03-21-2008, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by va stunta

its when im in the gear and when i give it gas to accelerate the shift nob starts vibrating like crazy and jiggling

whats wrong with a 3000gt...great cars homie

no worries... just a joke... that's always the first answer...

honestly, I don't have a good answer for you with that... it's really hard to diagnose something without experiencing it unless it's a typical problem or a very blatant symptom...

I was trying to aim in directions I know, but hey, no one knows it all... sorry, wish I could have helped you with that one...

umm... you said it's ONLY in fifth? no other gears?

georgeeboy · 03-21-2008, 01:51 AM

marine technition and jet ski...hate them both but love to wrench. also weld.

Ziptied10R · 03-22-2008, 02:18 PM

Voted.....

zxcraig · 05-26-2008, 01:30 AM

i'm the manager of a full auto shop, can do alot of my own car and motorcycle repair/custom myself.. but if i dont know how my mechanics are awsome and get me fixed up!!!

Alpha Chino · 05-26-2008, 06:24 AM

im always the guy my friends/family call to work on their shit and i dont mind it, but i tried doing it for a living and it fucking sucked.

poni · 05-29-2008, 11:35 AM

got my lisence(red seal) this year been with volvo, jaguar, landrover/rangerover...been range rover head tech for 4 years.:YEAH wish i had my lisence for motorcycles....

View Poll Results: Are you a mechanic ?
I am a mechanic . It's my job .	51	49.04%
I work on my stuff as much as i can , but sometimes i am limited because of tools .	47	45.19%
I only change my oil and filters .	5	4.81%
I can't even change the radio station .	1	0.96%
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11-22-2007, 07:33 AM	#21
crew72 MotoMike Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Traverse City mi. Age: 30 Bike: 900RR stunter looking to trade, DRZ Supermoto-stunter, 07 gsxr-stunter, 04 z1000-Just to ride Gender: Male Posts: 380	Re: Are you a mechanic ? Something not alot of people have prob. heard of Im a certified healthcare mechanic. I work in engineering at my local hospital and work on everything that is in a hospital and around it that involves the hospital but phones, cable and computers. Pay is way better than a auto machanic. I also do alot of fabrications for off road and stunting.

12-14-2007, 08:57 PM	#22
serslyfkdup Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ohio Age: Bike: zx9r Gender: Male Posts: 141	Re: Are you a mechanic ? good mechanics are the most underpaid people in the world.if they had good business skills and worked for themselves,they would be rich.8.00hr vs 60.00+ .imo computer diagnosis = crap.guys who are good can generally get by without.

12-15-2007, 12:17 AM	#23
fiddy pimpin Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: perry, ohio...next to the lake Age: Bike: 2004 600rr Gender: Male Posts: 61	Re: Are you a mechanic ? Im actually a lift truck mechanic now Used to work auto shops Even had my own bike shop but lift trucks are way less B.S. its broke, fix it money is no object to big accounts LOL:YEAH

12-16-2007, 08:06 PM	#24
330rdude Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando, florida Age: 24 Bike: 330r honda Gender: Male Posts: 16	Re: Are you a mechanic ? Certified Motorcycle Mechanic, Dyno Jet Certification aswell. Engine building and tuning skills. Currently working at a BMW motorcycle dealership. any questions?

12-30-2007, 03:54 PM	#25
alecracing Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ft Liqourdale Age: Bike: '05 CBR600RR Gender: Male Posts: 11	Re: Are you a mechanic ? Graduated fro the ASSET Program (joint venture between Ford and local colleges) in 1991 with ASE Master Tech cert, and an AA in Automotive Technology. :YEAH When i graduated, the guys that trained me when I was in school and working in the Dealership where clearing any where from 60,000 t0 150,000 a year. That shit quickly dried up within 5 years of me graduating. Between lack of customers, bad customer relations, and The manufacturers like FORD cutting back all their labor times ar causing a lot of the guys i know to really struggle to make a good income. The first few years I was out of school, everyone had a couple wave runners, race cars, boats, or were moving into bigger houses. Now I go back to visit and they are all sitting around reading magazines After working in quite a few dealerships, and seeing how FORD treats the the only qualified people to fix their cars (which have doubled in cost but yet techs are still making the same as 15 years ago), I left and went to work for First Vehicle Services ( A company that is hired by municipalities to maintenance their fleets) I serviced Sheriff's vehicles for Broward Sheriff's Office. Learned some good stuff about strobes and such and got ASE Master certified in Heavy Truck. Stayed there for abou 3-4 years and went to CARMAX. CARMAX is an EXCELLENT company to work for and highly recommend it for any tech. I din't know anything about anything except Ford's but the guys there were very cool and everyone helps each other out. As I am now 40 and do not want to be wrenching when I am 60, one of the guys I ride with told me about and Automotive Instructor position opening up at the local Community College where he runs the Automotive Facility. When i went ove rfor interview, I found out it pas part-time, but they told me that the high school that was located in the front of their building was looking for an Instructor. Any way the high school pays me more than I was making at CARMAX and i only work about 200 days a year i was off all last week, and all next week, then i got a week during spring break and the whole summer off

01-09-2008, 04:11 PM	#26
mhardw3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Liberty, IN Age: 24 Bike: 03 636 Gender: Male Posts: 151	Re: Are you a mechanic ? I started as one at 18. Graduated from UTI's auto program. Worked at a Ford, Jeep, Jaguar, Nissan dealer for 3 or 4 years. Went to Toyota for 6 months. Went to GM for better pay for 6 months. Now I work at Wetzel Ford/Mercury in Richmond, IN. Had to move here from Illinois so my girlfriend could be closer to her family while shes pregnant. Flat rate pay sucks just as bad here as it did in Illinois by the way. Whole shop is dead, I've turned 2 hours so far this week. Ive been on the internet for the last 2 hours today.

01-10-2008, 12:30 AM	#27
Boxer I Enjoy Posting At StuntLife! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Australia.. G'day Age: 31 Bike: 900RR Gender: Male Posts: 2,493	Re: Are you a mechanic ? I voted the top option, but I don't work as a mechanic anymore. Got sick of it. kinda like working on bikes alot more these days, yet still have a coupla car projects on the go __________________ Quote - Vertical Joe in Japan - I've only seen three nipples tonight and one of them was Darius'

03-09-2008, 12:36 PM	#28
coolwata34 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CT Age: Bike: hopefully soon to be cbr600rr Gender: Male Posts: 16	Re: Are you a mechanic ? GM tech here.

03-10-2008, 07:05 AM	#29
Scott982 I Enjoy Posting At StuntLife! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin,Tx Age: 26 Bike: 02 f4i (stunt), 05 636 (minty), DRZ 125 motard, 06 YZ450f, 08 CRF 50 Gender: Male Posts: 1,644	Re: Are you a mechanic ? I am a painter and also build custom trucks and street rods.

03-18-2008, 11:48 PM	#30
Fuzzy Nutz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne, FL Age: 25 Bike: 04 F4i... not minty at all Gender: Male Posts: 242	Re: Are you a mechanic ? I've been working on cars since 15... started getting paid for it at 19... switched to bikes and never looked back... any bike shops in Melbourne, FL area looking for techs???

03-20-2008, 01:59 PM	#31
va stunta Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 17 Bike: CBR F3, occasional crf 230 (avatar) crf100, xr 70 Gender: Male Posts: 1,562	Re: Are you a mechanic ? since there are some mechanics in here i have a question id appreciate if it be anwsered. i have a 1993 mitsubishi 3000gt sl and when i shift from 4 to 5th gear or anytime i put it into 5th gear the gear shifter starts to rumble, seeming as if it is about to jump out of gear. what could the problem be?

03-20-2008, 08:27 PM	#33
Don't Ride Dirt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pompano Beach Florida USA Age: Bike: 03 Harley for now, love sport bikes. Gender: Male Posts: 614	Re: Are you a mechanic ? No!!!!!

03-21-2008, 01:51 AM	#36
georgeeboy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: north port, FL Age: 23 Bike: 01 F4i Gender: Male Posts: 258	Re: Are you a mechanic ? marine technition and jet ski...hate them both but love to wrench. also weld.

03-22-2008, 02:18 PM	#37
Ziptied10R Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Age: Bike: 06' ZX10R Gender: Male Posts: 18	Re: Are you a mechanic ? Voted.....

05-26-2008, 01:30 AM	#38
zxcraig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: D-PORT,IOWA Age: 32 Bike: 08 zx6, 03 zx6rr Gender: Male Posts: 1,053	Re: Are you a mechanic ? i'm the manager of a full auto shop, can do alot of my own car and motorcycle repair/custom myself.. but if i dont know how my mechanics are awsome and get me fixed up!!!

05-26-2008, 06:24 AM	#39
Alpha Chino DRINK BOOTY SWEAT! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: THE VALLEY JOE Age: 25 Bike: 2007 VAVO VNM64T Gender: Male Posts: 11,451	Re: Are you a mechanic ? im always the guy my friends/family call to work on their shit and i dont mind it, but i tried doing it for a living and it fucking sucked.

05-29-2008, 11:35 AM	#40
poni Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Age: Bike: fab'd 50cc munkey bike, YZF600banana seater beater Gender: Male Posts: 474	Re: Are you a mechanic ? got my lisence(red seal) this year been with volvo, jaguar, landrover/rangerover...been range rover head tech for 4 years.:YEAH wish i had my lisence for motorcycles....