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I’m 14 with a dying passion to learn his trade—-I really appreciate you taking the time to share how you got where you are.—–I’ve took 9 notebook out of the garage and labeled them A1 through A8 and an extra for notes—–I’m studying all the different ASE certifications these next few summers…..By the way is their any WRONG way to go into the automotive world?
[quote=”Alex from Ky.” post=62358]I’m 14 with a dying passion to learn his trade—-I really appreciate you taking the time to share how you got where you are.—–I’ve took 9 notebook out of the garage and labeled them A1 through A8 and an extra for notes—–I’m studying all the different ASE certifications these next few summers…..By the way is their any WRONG way to go into the automotive world?[/quote]
I’ve got plenty of videos on ETCG1 talking about how to get into the industry that you might want to check out.
I guess the best advice I can give is to tell you that when you’re in the interview, think of it like YOU interviewing THEM. They may end up being your employer but you should also be on the lookout for potential problems you might have working for them. If you can, talk to the guys in the shop to see what it’s like to work there. Also, these are the people that you’re likely to be working with. If you don’t like them, consider your choice carefully.
Good luck.
[quote=”10nico” post=62240][quote=”LanEvoX” post=62237] My only issue with computers and rebuilding is laptops…I just can’t get those back together after I have taken them apart…the parts and they way they come together are just to small for my hands..
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Yeah! I have problems with laptops too, but I’ve discovered my probems are mostly due to my poor tools, and not having a magnifying glass to help my sight.
Also with some technical manual on the specific model I discovered I CAN do repairs, even though I sometimes don’t know how I do things, but the repairs DO work 😆Also it’s a problem to keep track of all those little pieces!
Only thing is to keep a scheme with a notebook and a pen, and some photos.I even started a notbook in the glove box of when I do my services/repairs and how much and at what milage the car was at when the service was performed. It’s my way of showing that Pride of owner ship Eric talked about.
WOW! So I’m not alone, I do keep a notebook in my car to keep note of every little improvement I do to her (it?)
Glad to be in good company lad! :cheer:
Live long and prosper (and stay dirty!)
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Im doing my notes on my laptop….. But i can see your issue to use notebok insted of the laptop by reading about the laptop repair 🙂
Just wanna show you a job i did on BUS Communication on this monster… Well there are four of them that are use for emergency generators. And each of them have a bunker tank on 75000 liters.
Since I was little, Like most out there, I tinkered with various things. I always adored those moments when I was asked when I wanted to help change the oil with grandpa and my parents. I was obsessed with anything that moved and ran (i.e. gas powered equipment).
At the age of 8, I pulled apart a nonfunctional belt sander and cleaned it and rewired it. Having seen that it operated well after that I was hooked on maintaining anything that was not working or could work better. Auto repair has been the newest thing for me as I am a college student studying mechanical engineering (bet you can guess why =)) and am low on cash to pay my local garage. I’ve done a clutch and other various repairs with a number of cars now. I cannot seem to get enough of it lately. Now, it is almost anything with my hands. This includes working on my new road bicycle, woodworking, metalworking, engine repair, electrical with cars and household.
I give thanks to my elders for showing me how to repair rather than replace most things and have the love themselves that they simply wanted to teach me how to do these things. Their love became mine =).
[quote=”Alex from Ky.” post=62358]….By the way is their any WRONG way to go into the automotive world?[/quote]
Yes, thinking that since you read all the books and pass the Cert. test that you know everything. Because the books don’t teach you real world application. I think only hands-on and seasoned mechanics around can pass these things on to you. Because all the certs. in the world wont teach and help your career out as much as that old grey haired bearded guy in the back of the shop. What is the best thing to take into this career…Open EYES, EARS, and MIND(my opinion).
Ya I’ve heard that many times—-And it make allot of sense…My plan is to work in my Uncles Garage in Ky. when im out of school to learn the Hands-On aspect of it
—–Thanks for the advise
Thanks for the storie…Ya, alot of my Hillbilly family in Ky. has never replaced anything…They just rebuild out of scrap parts
—THANKS
Thanks Eric, ya, Ive seen your videos on “How to Become a technician”—I havent heard this advise before but its great
—–I Appretiate you taking the time to help me out and THANK YOU for doing what you do, youve done a lot to help me—as a matter of fact youre the one who got me interested in the automotive world and i really love it. THANK YOU!
—P.S–Please dont stop being Eric The Car Guy….THANKS
Ya, I dont like to do notes on the computer—Computers try my patience and i already have 6 siblings to do that.—So i just stick with the notebook for now—Plus i remember things better when i write them down.
—Thank You!
[quote=”r8er4ever” post=62466][quote=”Alex from Ky.” post=62358]….By the way is their any WRONG way to go into the automotive world?[/quote]
Yes, thinking that since you read all the books and pass the Cert. test that you know everything. Because the books don’t teach you real world application. I think only hands-on and seasoned mechanics around can pass these things on to you. Because all the certs. in the world wont teach and help your career out as much as that old grey haired bearded guy in the back of the shop. What is the best thing to take into this career…Open EYES, EARS, and MIND(my opinion).[/quote]
My father got his start this way, use to read and take notes from the age of 14-18. He has been a mechanic going on 35 years.
So i wanna agree with what you say but i disagree because something is better then nothing.
Yup. I was also always taking things appart as a youngster banana: My grandfather was a mechanical engineer, so my father and uncles were always fabricating various things in the home workshop, or working on their motorcycles or cars. My father is a carpenter by trade. I would follow him around with a hammer building things out of wood off-cuts as a child. As he needed to save money, he would work on his and Mum’s vehicles.
When I was about seven he brought me an electronics kit with the theory book, circuit diagrams, printed circuit boards and components. I clearly remember getting all stroppy with one project because I accidentally fried an IC while soldering it to the board without a heat sink. From that point onwards most of what I took appart (and often managed to get back together :whistle: ) was an electrical toy or appliance of some kind.
Then Dad brought me a $600 1981 Honda Accord as my first car… when I overheated it (failed radiator fan switch) and it suffered a cracked radiator and heater core, he said ‘Good luck with that’ :stick: As I got dirty replacing the radiator, fan switch, heater core e.t.c. my fascination with the internal combustion engine kinda snowballed. Cars have had me hooked from the age of sixteen onwards.
Agreed. Nothing says pride of ownership like a written service history. I am doing something similar with my most recent purchase, A Kawasaki ZX600 G1. Because not even I can read my handwriting, I’m putting service/ownership history into an online blog.
Crazy enough i got really into cars from the first the fast and furious movie when it first came out. I just kind of fell in love with it haha then i started watching stuff on tv like powerblock and speed, then jut kind of forgot about it until high school and i needed an elective so i picked auto tech and well i guess the rest is history as they say. Im debating on going to school to become a technician and just get better than i am now but it comes with time and by the way eric since i found your videos i subscribed and i have learned so much in like 2-3 weeks and for that sir i thank you and keep up the good work.
[quote=”Ryantiretech” post=84601]Crazy enough i got really into cars from the first the fast and furious movie when it first came out. I just kind of fell in love with it haha then i started watching stuff on tv like powerblock and speed, then jut kind of forgot about it until high school and i needed an elective so i picked auto tech and well i guess the rest is history as they say. Im debating on going to school to become a technician and just get better than i am now but it comes with time and by the way eric since i found your videos i subscribed and i have learned so much in like 2-3 weeks and for that sir i thank you and keep up the good work.[/quote]
Interesting story. Thanks for sharing it. Thanks also for the complements on my work. It means a lot.
[quote=”Ryantiretech” post=84601]Crazy enough i got really into cars from the first the fast and furious movie when it first came out. I just kind of fell in love with it haha then i started watching stuff on tv like powerblock and speed, then jut kind of forgot about it until high school and i needed an elective so i picked auto tech and well i guess the rest is history as they say. Im debating on going to school to become a technician and just get better than i am now but it comes with time and by the way eric since i found your videos i subscribed and i have learned so much in like 2-3 weeks and for that sir i thank you and keep up the good work.[/quote]
Mine came as a kid watching Star Trek. I wanted to be Scotty, the guy who not only knew how to fix everything, but also knew the best way. That’s why i became a tech in the military and than went to work with the old man in the shop.
Since I was very young I had a knack for fixing thing, not much else though lol. I fix boats, cars, motorcycles, computers, lawn mowers and home appliances here in the home shop.
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