i want to be a mechanic but were to start?

Question

i want to be a car mechanic but i have no clue were to go.

i went to UTI and i was all excited! i was enolled and allmost ready to go, but came the fiance part.

they wanted my to go threw them for a loan and want to charge

7% intrest on the loan and it was for $22,400
yikes!
so i left cuz that kinda much for a kid just out of school.

im looking into community college and i want to go there for auto stuff.

cheaper price too!
:D

anyways were did u guys start at?
community college work do dealers think down on that or what?

any response would be greatly apperciated!
id like to work and everything eletrical,engine,body,paint etc.
just not interior stuff.



im a chevy man by the way.


sorry for any spelling errors.

Answer 1

musclecars=love, if you are seriously interested in pursuing a career as an auto technician, I strongly recommend you read through ALL the posts in the following two links below:

http://www.flatratetech.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=24925

Since you are a Chevy man, I thought I would provide another interesting post for you to read through as well. It's actually a letter by a mother written to a local newspaper, outlining the rude awakening her son got when he pursued his career at a GM dealership. Here it is:

http://www.flatratetech.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=28169

Answer 2

Try C. college. Alos ask auto mcehanic at dealerships and independent dealer as well.
Good luck and don't take that 22K loan. They are in business to make money.

Answer 3

I don't want to sound like a recruiter but Uncle Sam paid for my training and taught me a great work ethic that employers really respect.

Answer 4

check into your local community collage, that and wti is what i did, collage classes were great. learned some interesting stuff.....
i am also a gm guy,,, 1968 PONTIAC GTO!!!