2006-11-27 09:40:00 · 11 answers · asked by mandy g 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You don't need licenses or certifications to be a mechanic. Most start out wanting to do a job. Someone shows them or tells them what to do and how. Tools are provided. The rest is about working and gaining experience.
Automotive Technicians have Diplomas or Degrees in Automotive Technology, and NIASE certificates. L1 and Master Techs have 10+ years of experience working on all types of vehicles having all types of problems.
2006-11-27 21:03:37 · answer #1 · answered by istthomasjr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in many cases yes but some time if u have a certification is not enough you must have some experience about car mechanic so some one might know a lot about car mechanic with out any licenses or certifications
2006-11-27 09:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by saires_1988 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. You cannot represent yourself as a licensed mechanic if you arent, however, in most states you can be an auto mechanic with a simple business license. There are other things like insurances and liability bondings that you will have to establish in the event that you have an accident or cause damage to a customer's car while repairing it or test driving it.
You might also want to get what is called a "transporter" license plate which is similar to a dealer tag where you can litterally put it on any vehicle and it is valid to drive. Its what mechanics use to test drive cars that are not registered but in their shop for repair.
2006-11-27 09:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation, to be an oil jockey at one of the quickie oil change places, no. If you want to work ina certified shop, then yes. A lot of good mechanics out there aren't licensed, but if you want a career in the field, go for your ASE certification. A lot of tech. colleges offer programs on this.
2006-11-27 10:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by brassknuckle_mayhem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most jurisdictions require licencing of motor mechanics after serving an apprenticeship.
Mechanics perform government safety checks of vehicles to ensure they meet certain standards and must be licenced to do this.
2006-11-27 10:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by michelle_greene_ragio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states you have to go to school and have a certification.
2006-11-27 09:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by diel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
likely OSHA certs, EPA certs, truly safe practices stuff so that you do not get sued, ASE certs would truly help you separate your self from the outdoor mechanics yet no longer all agencies require it.
2016-10-07 21:21:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certificates don't make you smarter, but they do make you more money.
2006-11-27 09:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope and sometimes I think they should.
2006-11-27 09:47:14 · answer #9 · answered by Karrien Sim Peters 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they will train you then you will get youe ase
2006-11-27 09:43:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋