www.ericthecarguy.com Perhaps on this one you could add your input about how you became an automotive technician or how you plan to become one in the comments below or even better leave a video response. I’d love to hear your story so feel free to contribute. You can visit me at the link above for the EricTheCarGuy.com website Stay dirty ETCG1
#1 by sergkillz on May 23, 2011 - 5:01 am
@freddy131994 im going to a college right now for automotive tech, and one of the students there told me he went to U.T.I and they go over everything so QUICK! and they dont give you like theory on cars like they do at the college im going to so in my opinion i would not choose UTI, but thats just me
#2 by nightmathzombieethan on May 23, 2011 - 5:09 am
I’m very glad I shelled out 32 grand to take automotive courses. I graduated at the top of most of my classes and I learned a lot…only to end up finding work as an entry level oil-change guy, and end up being blamed for someone else’s mistake at work, resulting in being black-listed locally. I LOVE cars, and I enjoy working on them, however the scholastic aspect behind the trade (and the douchebaggery practiced by co-workers) has left me jobless and with a bad taste in my mouth.
#3 by ETCG1 on May 23, 2011 - 5:09 am
@verdugito1 I don’t recommend starting out running your own shop right away, I think it’s a much better plan to work in a shop for a few years to learn the trade first then dive into your own shop. If you try to do both at the same time you might be overwhelmed and not able to make it.
#4 by ETCG1 on May 23, 2011 - 5:20 am
@curtmastor It is much harder for the ‘little guy’ these days but I think you can still carve out a niche if you work hard and develop your clientele, it takes time but once you get there I think you can make a decent living.
#5 by ETCG1 on May 23, 2011 - 5:53 am
@curtmastor I’m sad to hear your story but it’s true this business is not what it used to be and it’s a shame you’re looking to get out because you sound like you’d make a great tech. Good luck to you and thanks for the comment.
#6 by ETCG1 on May 23, 2011 - 6:36 am
@kenman1717 I hope so too, it sounds like you have a great career going I wish you the best of luck. Thanks very much for your comment.
#7 by metalxesp on May 23, 2011 - 7:14 am
very accurate description of the tech schools and expirence!
#8 by verdugito1 on May 23, 2011 - 8:04 am
Hey I wanna do something that doesnt require TOO much hard work like going to college just to earn the same as other non graduate jobs. I like money and i dont want to work by the hour the rest of my life. Do you think that i could have a much better chance on the long run (opening up my own business or something like that) in automotive technician than any other courses??? Please reply. thank you
#9 by curtmastor on May 23, 2011 - 9:02 am
yeah youll be buying tools….hahah youll be buying fucking thousand dollor scan tools to turn off a check engine light on some car built in tokyo by some asshole who didnt think to consider that normal people buy this shit and have normal people fix them. The industry is a monopolized racket. Manufacturers are doing everything they can to make cars as complicated and obtuse as possible in order to get service return after warrenty. There is no longer a future in automotive for the little guy
#10 by curtmastor on May 23, 2011 - 9:31 am
truth is the automotive industry is such a shit trade to get into. 90% of gear heads who get into a dealership or open up theyre own place will be closed up or out of the biz in five years. thats the shitty ass truth. I say this as a 24 year old guy with an entire service garage inherited to me from a master tech dad, and a paid apprenticeship with that. FWI, Im trying to get into the local county jail as a corrections officer for 15 bucks an hour. thats how shitty this industry is.
#11 by hksification on May 23, 2011 - 9:46 am
@ETCG1 lol your the one who says comment rate and favorite.that was a helpful comment by the way.
who do you make the show for us or urself???
#12 by kenman1717 on May 23, 2011 - 10:24 am
i worked with a guy , 70 years old, he was labeled as service station attendent. it was a grandfather clause back east since thats how he started, he had been a mechanic for 53 years, but not licensed. i took high school courses, 1 year pre-employment automotive course then took my 4 – 2month levels at a technical school in addition to 10 years expereience, 8 actually at shops. i’m a journeyman now, but i want to get commercial and out of province certifications. i hope there is more in canada.
#13 by ETCG1 on May 23, 2011 - 11:18 am
@freddy131994 I went to Rosedale Technical Institute in Pittsburgh PA. Details of my career are on the About page on my website.
#14 by ETCG1 on May 23, 2011 - 11:28 am
@samayoachristian5 Not much really as you need ‘hands on’ to get a proper automotive education.
#15 by freddy131994 on May 23, 2011 - 11:45 am
Which Technical school did you go? Im thinking about going to U.T.I.
Is it better to go to a Junior College or a Technical school.
#16 by samayoachristian5 on May 23, 2011 - 11:56 am
What do you think about online automotive technology classes?
#17 by ETCG1 on May 23, 2011 - 11:58 am
@hksification Could have but it’s my show.
#18 by ETCG1 on May 23, 2011 - 12:51 pm
@gigiwawa1 Perhaps however you could have dropped 50K on being an IT person or some other college thing and made the same money only to be deeper in debt. At least with a mechanical background you can take those skills and either start your own business or use it in other areas to help save you on having to hire someone to do work for you. I’ve found use for my mechanical skill well beyond just fixing cars it’s also helped with electrical, plumbing, and even carpentry. I guess it’s how u c it
#19 by hksification on May 23, 2011 - 1:24 pm
you could have made a short version lol
#20 by gigiwawa1 on May 23, 2011 - 2:09 pm
indeed, u were helpful in this video, but think about it ,if u went a mechanical and u spend at least 25k maybe more as student loan,and u have to pay ur loan , and after graduation i thought i will make at least 12 to 14$ an hour as tire tech and then start buying tools little bit by lttle.i get shoked in fact they pay just 8.50 or 9 $hour to do oil change and tires at firestone shop…..is not hurtful ERIC AND if shop getting slow, u r first one they start cutting ur hours off…..sukkkkkkk
#21 by gigiwawa1 on May 23, 2011 - 2:49 pm
hey Eric….ur the best….
#22 by ETCG1 on May 23, 2011 - 3:24 pm
@Chills327 I could not agree more, thanks for the comment.
#23 by ETCG1 on May 23, 2011 - 4:22 pm
@PAR88x Thank you very much for that as my goal is to do exactly what you describe. Good luck with that engine job I know you’ll do fine just keep track off all the stuff you remove, take pictures if you need to and work carefully and steady and you’ll do fine.
#24 by Chills327 on May 23, 2011 - 5:14 pm
The best info if you want to become a technician.GO TO SCHOOL.ETCG FTW.GREAT VIDEO.
#25 by PAR88x on May 23, 2011 - 6:03 pm
thank you for the quality tutorials. I am attempting my first engine job on a carburetted gas engine (Nissan E15). I don’t intent to pursue a career but i want to be confident and competent with each car i own. Keep up the fine work. I would strive for the best quality work at all times. your torquing video is amazing. your videos give real confidence to any new enthusiast. You are also a good teacher. Open your own school!