I love cars and I will always love cars and I like working on cars that’s way I want to be a mechanic. And start my own company. And if my sister or my dad have trouble with their cars I can fix them for free or some of my friends cars. 1970 Chevy Camaro and a 2010 Nissan 370z

We're a car-driven society We're a car-driven society. Most of us commute to our jobs on four wheels; we pile in for family road trips, and when we need to run errands, our sedans and SUVs are almost always the transportation of choice. That's why people place so much importance on finding a high-quality mechanic. From fairly routine tasks such as changing a car's oil or swapping out its air filter to more complex tasks such as testing parts and systems to ensure they operate properly, automotive service technicians play a crucial role in ensuring drivers remain on the road and on the go. Diane Larson, owner of auto service and repair shop Larson's Service Inc. in Peabody, Massachusetts, says a mechanic's work routine runs the gamut, and every day on the job is unique. "Each day typically brings them some type of surprise or challenge, whether it be finding a water pump ... that was leaking or [addressing] rust problems." Automotive service technicians and mechanics might work at gasoline stations or at automotive parts, accessories and tire stores. But an overwhelming majority of them work for automobile dealers or in the automotive repair and maintenance industry. Unlike diesel service technicians and mechanics, automotive service technicians and mechanics repair and inspect all types of vehicles, not just those that contain diesel engines.

Automotive service technicians and mechanics held almost 740,000 jobs in 2014. Between 2014 and 2024, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in the industry will expand 5 percent. The continued rise in the number of vehicles (particularly late-model cars and light trucks with longer lifespans), in tandem with the need for entry-level techs capable of providing basic maintenance and repair services is primarily driving this employment growth. However, according to the BLS, employers are experiencing some difficulty finding workers who possess the right blend of education and skills to do the job effectively. A 1999 Nissan skyline r33 and a 2010 evo lancer

Training 2010 Chevy silverrod After earning a high school degree or its equivalent, prospective auto mechanics should seek additional training to make themselves more marketable to employers. Many employers prefer to hire a service tech who has completed a training program at a vocational school or postsecondary learning institution. Typically, service technicians undergo on-the-job training as part of a formal education program. After gaining two to five years of hands-on experience, these newcomers become fully fledged technicians. They typically begin as trainee techs, technician's helpers or lubrication workers and learn virtually every type of repair in a one- to two-year time frame. To boost future job prospects – both opportunities and pay – newly hired auto technicians should seek industry certification once they are brought on board.

Job Satisfaction Average Americans work well into their 60s, so workers might as well have a job that’s enjoyable and a career that's fulfilling. A job with a low stress level, good work-life balance and solid prospects to improve, get promoted and earn a higher salary would make many employees happy. Here's how this job's satisfaction is rated in terms of upward mobility, stress level and flexibility. 1987 Malibu

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