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Ford does not recognize ASE’s, well they don’t in IL.
You will need at least 2 years experience in the field before you can become ASE certified. You can still pass the ASE tests but will not get credit till you have valid experience.
Starting out at Pep Boy’s is ok but the flat rate does have its pro’s and con’s. If the job takes you longer than book time, you will loose money.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help from the other techs if needed.
Quoted From jeep72:
I start working at pep boys 16.50 flate rate and they pay for all the ase test I take. trying to get Exp and ase under my belt than try for a ford Dealership. Is this a good start?
Congrats on the new job ! in this economy and with so many people unemployeed having any job is a beautiful thing. and the fact they offer to pay for ASE’s is a nice benefit.
I went to school for auto and diesel and ford fact and thats one year exp towards the ase so i just really need one year. I have flat rate and the hour pay so if i take to long on the flat rate i still get paid something. And I like that pep boys pay all ase test.
Sometimes I Feel Nervous working. I feel like everyone has there eyes on me waiting to mess up. I want to do a jood job. I did mess up alittle. and want to find a way to rack a car better. i take alittle while cause i just don’t want it to fall lol.
Why would you want to go to a dealership? When you get there your gonna be the new guy again. Get stuck doing all the warranty work, checking new cars in, and doing huge jobs that will make you no money. Eveyone Ive talked to that use to be a dealerships say they would never go back.
Quoted From Venom Z28:
Why would you want to go to a dealership? When you get there your gonna be the new guy again. Get stuck doing all the warranty work, checking new cars in, and doing huge jobs that will make you no money. Eveyone Ive talked to that use to be a dealerships say they would never go back.
I had the same issues working at a roadside Tire & Lube for big trucks, much like Pep Boys. All the techs that have been there a long time learned to jump on the paying work and dump the “Other” work on the new guys.
Here is an example: A complete PMI bills out at $50 and the technician gets 38-42% (depending upon their level). The manager runs a special that includes a DOT inspection for $60 (the inspection is normally $50) I just spent three hours doing a complete PMI and a DOT inspection and earned around $24 during half my shift. If someone helps you, its a 50/50 split, shop rate was $95/hr to replace hoses & lights etc.
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