Automotive career?

Question

I'm going to become an auto technician but i'm just wonderin what makes more money, an auto technician or an auto body repairer??

Answer 1

It's not so much which you do as where you do it. Working at a dealer especially a luxury car dealer pays the best. Companies like BMW Mercedes Jag. exc. You have to be good and will probably have to start with a relatively low pay while you go to special training through the manufacture and or dealer. When your done you will make good money and have the best resources to back you up when a difficult job ends up in your stall.

Answer 2

Both BUT learn:
1. Customer Service.
2. Computers & electronics for Engine repair
3. Basic auto service classes.
4. Order & Inventory.

See So CA Auto Club system-USAC for Info.

Treat Customers with respect & Youll Get the Money.
Distreat customers, YOU will go bankrupt.
Find auto shops within the Auto club system for PT hiring.
Check out :
Body shops.
Fast Lube chains.
Auto Customizing shops.
Engine shops.
Classic Car restoration: Huge $$$$$$.
Kit car makers- IE 1963 Vette body on a 2004 Vette chassis & engine- (nice).

Learn your skills & trade.
Maximize your talents
Love People & Hi Tech.
Denote whats Wrong.
NO Commission sales.
Just Service.
Do commission sales to Customize cars ONLY.
Otherwise NO pressure sales tactics.
Anyplace.
Fix your kin cars for study & WEX alone for resume.
Make some change along the way

Answer 3

Talk to some master techs or long time bodymen and get their input on payscale and job requirements. Some techs can make 70k or more per year with high amount of schooling and tools...some body men I know make that as well but are very fast and efficient workers able to work on three or four cars at a time to minimize downtime and are exceptional at doing welding and sheetmetal repairs versus replacement---they are really artists at their craft. Insurance and warranty work both come with drawbacks and tradeoff's or inequity in pay and figure on spending at least 6-10 years or more in any trade to become proficient enough at it to qualify for a good salary. Lots of guys do side work as well to supplement their income. It all boils down to what really gets you up in the morning and look forward to doing and what really intrigues you. Pay isn't everything if you're miserable.

Answer 4

What do you recommend mechanics do no longer make lots? My brother in regulation is a heavy accountability and is making $40/hr. while i become a provider technician i become getting $23/hr. I hated the activity regardless of the shown fact that. save vendors are often journeyman mechanics and ought to appreciate lots approximately approximately what their doing.