well, im looking for a new job... i like where i work but don't like the "upper management.." does anybody know where i can find an automotive technician job online? like other job sites like careerbuilders and monster? i live in NH and prefer to work in NH where there is no income tax.

Ya need to go out to California and fix that damn vibration in Skan's truck so he'll quit the biotch'n!!!

Blue Goose said:

Ya need to go out to California and fix that damn vibration in Skan's truck so he'll quit the biotch'n!!!

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I like your thinking!!

Try craigslist buddy. Maby something will be there, i know theres tons of auto tec jobs here in michigan.

I have to agree, Skan will gladly pay you thousands to fix the vibration he can't diagnose.

TheRoadVirus said:

I have to agree, Skan will gladly pay you thousands to fix the vibration he can't diagnose.

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HAH! Keep dreamin. A case of beer and a pat on the back. That's all you'll get.

it'd better be the best beer in the world!

Of course someone would have to buy that case of beer for him, unless the laws are different in calli! lol

95bronk said:

Try craigslist buddy. Maby something will be there, i know theres tons of auto tec jobs here in michigan.

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yeah i looked at craigslist. found one job and send them an e-mail tonight. Ive looked on careerbuilders and monster and everybody is looking for someone with minimum 5 years experience........................................

i did find a contract one where they send you out to iraq for a year for like $110,000 and fix the military vehicles and/or retrieve them. but you need 3 years experience!!!............

How many years you got where you're at?

Kind of sounds like it might really work in your favor if you could stick it out another couple of years, so you've got the experience most jobs are looking for.

But it may not be worth it. Some things aren't.

well ive got 8 months here and it sucks. flat out.. the owners think for them selves and don't invest in the company at all, they just pocket it..... most of the stuff we have is hacked...and/or doesn't work. i suggested some things that would help advertise/make the company more efficient but im just the low guy on the totem pole...

The big question- ASA Certified? If not, when? Many dealerships use staffing agencies like this:

http://jobsautomotive.com/

Start your own business.

Buy a cube van and be a mobile mechanic - assuming you already have to tools. Many people like dealing with mobile mechanics so that they don't have to leave their car with the shop, so that they don't ave to tow the car when there is no start or break down etc.

polarbear said:

The big question- ASA Certified? If not, when? Many dealerships use staffing agencies like this:

http://jobsautomotive.com/

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no i am not ASE certified at the moment. i am eligible in June to get it though. i DO have my state inspectors license though.

eco said:

Start your own business.

Buy a cube van and be a mobile mechanic - assuming you already have to tools. Many people like dealing with mobile mechanics so that they don't have to leave their car with the shop, so that they don't ave to tow the car when there is no start or break down etc.

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you know i was thinking about that. but i don't have the resources for it at the moment(money). but it does seem like a good idea, and can see why people would like that better then bringing it to a shop for the day.

89frankenford said:

you know i was thinking about that. but i don't have the resources for it at the moment(money). but it does seem like a good idea, and can see why people would like that better then bringing it to a shop for the day.

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Get a canopy for your truck and get by that way for the mean time.

If anything, go part time where you are now and do the self employed thing on the side out of your truck just to see where it goes. If it takes off, do it full time.

You do have the tools to do this right? If so, the canopy is all you need to start and that isn't going to cost alot. Down the road when income is sufficient, then go for the cube van.

yeah ive got the tools. thats not a bad idea actually. hmm im going to have to look some stuff up and i might just chase that idea.

my tools (boxes and cart at least)

Until you get the cube van, you may have to get by without an air compressor, but that can be gotten around by doing things the old fashioned way. You may have to get by without 120v AC, but that can be gotten around by using 12v DC tools such as drop lights. When things take off, get a generator for the cube van that way you don't have to worry about draining batteries.

To start, advertise on the net and news papers and get a cell phone (if you don't already have one) - see how many calls you get. Continue to advertise and build up a reputation and after a while (a year or 2) you will get big. If nothing else, you can cut down your time at Meineke and be our own boss half the time. You can get more $$$ per hour on your own then you can there anyways. Since you can't predict when the calls will come, you will have to end up working when you didn't want to, but you have to do it to get the business running.

For once, I actually agree with eco. ("HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU USED THE 'FOR ONCE' THING?!")

But seriously, I think that's a really good idea. And for an air compressor perhaps you could just run a small 12v compressor and a small tank for some minor tools (if you need them).

hmm yeah i actually think this might work out. something like AAA roadside assistance kinda.