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I think things like Multi-meters, Test leads, Test Lights things that you need to do solid basic electrical stuff.
As for Testing kits, I personally think every tech should have a Fuel Injection Pressure testing kit, a Radiator pressure tester, a basic compression tester.
Things that you could certainly make use of is a Battery tester, a Decent Code Reader (something that will give you freeze frame data), an Ammeter or Low amp probe and a PowerProbe (at least a PP3).
Last would be stuff that an advanced Diagnostic tech should have. Scopes, The More advanced Scan tools (assuming you’re not at a dealer) leak down testers and vehicle specific kits, things of that caliber fit in here.[quote=”Jlfitzgerald01″ post=181625] Going to school should be a little more recognized. A lube tech, a mid tech, and master. The master watches over the mid and reports back to management.[/quote]
I entirely agree with you. If we were in any of the other trades, Electrical, Plumbing, even Carpentry. There are three levels of skill that determine generally how you are paid and what work you do. Apprentice, Journeyman, Master. The apprentices should get all the LOF’s and filters along with a LOT of time for education. Requirement to get ASE’s etc. Journeyman would have Most of the ASE’s and be able to tackle everything except for Heavy electrical, drivability and problem vehicles. Masters would over see the training of the Apprentices and keep an eye on their work quality, deal with heavy electrical, Drivability, Problem cars, and then would be Shop Foreman/Dispatcher. They would be ASE Master Certified in every area.
That is a broad stroke of how things should be done IMHO
ya know as soon as i saw what tools you said you would need I instantly realized what you were doing and then i thought, hmm….. why have I never done this?!?!?!
ya know as soon as i saw what tools you said you would need I instantly realized what you were doing and then i thought, hmm….. why have I never done this?!?!?!
anotehr excellent video Eric. VERY useful for someone. Just got a quick q for ya. Did you happen to look up how much the entire pulley was just to know? I think you said the bearing was around 20$? Just wondering how much more it would have been to replace the whole idler pulley?
anotehr excellent video Eric. VERY useful for someone. Just got a quick q for ya. Did you happen to look up how much the entire pulley was just to know? I think you said the bearing was around 20$? Just wondering how much more it would have been to replace the whole idler pulley?
Ebay is an awesome place. If you’re patient you can piece a Mac or Snap on Socket set together for MUCH less than a new set. You can also get Ratchets for about 1/2 of what you pay for new, special tool kits for about the same and pretty much anything else.
Ebay is an awesome place. If you’re patient you can piece a Mac or Snap on Socket set together for MUCH less than a new set. You can also get Ratchets for about 1/2 of what you pay for new, special tool kits for about the same and pretty much anything else.
I’ve never had any personal experience with Napa brand tools. But I just have to Echo what Karl was saying. You are paying for the warranty. Now I will add my own little .02 to this. A warranty is only as good as the amount of time you DON’T have to use it. What I mean by that is, Autocraft tools at My store (advance auto parts) have a lifetime warranty on them. So yes, you can bring them in and they will give you a new set for free. But how often are you going to need to do that? Are you going to be in every other week replacing sockets? If so, you’re better off spending the extra money.
I’ve never had any personal experience with Napa brand tools. But I just have to Echo what Karl was saying. You are paying for the warranty. Now I will add my own little .02 to this. A warranty is only as good as the amount of time you DON’T have to use it. What I mean by that is, Autocraft tools at My store (advance auto parts) have a lifetime warranty on them. So yes, you can bring them in and they will give you a new set for free. But how often are you going to need to do that? Are you going to be in every other week replacing sockets? If so, you’re better off spending the extra money.
hah. it looks like I actually managed to post one of these over a year ago when I first signed up. But I never remember doing it. Oh well, Here I am again lol.
hah. it looks like I actually managed to post one of these over a year ago when I first signed up. But I never remember doing it. Oh well, Here I am again lol.
I’ve been there man. Sometimes it’s worth it to apply to your local jiffy lube or valvoline just to keep the money flowing in. Around here their “lead techs” and i use that term very lightly can get upwards of 12$ an hour.It might not be what you are looking for but it does get you a lot of basic skills on all different types of cars and it will keep the money flowing in.
I’ve been there man. Sometimes it’s worth it to apply to your local jiffy lube or valvoline just to keep the money flowing in. Around here their “lead techs” and i use that term very lightly can get upwards of 12$ an hour.It might not be what you are looking for but it does get you a lot of basic skills on all different types of cars and it will keep the money flowing in.
I can attest that I was one of those New kids fresh out of school with all the hopes and dreams of having the gigantic snap on box with all the shiney tools. But As I worked in the industry more and more I saw lots of techs with huge snap on boxes and ones with old craftsman boxes and I learned that the difference was not in the box or the tools, but it was the Tech. Once I figured that part out I stopped the crazy buying of tools that I had gotten into. I bought what I needed when I needed it. That was it.
I guess what I’m trying to say is that some people like Joni are going into this with the right mindset and knowing ahead of time that it’s a trap. But others, they just have to learn it the hard way. Sometimes the best way is to see someone with all those new tools and huge box fail to fix a car, then have someone with old tools and a rusty box end up solving the problem.
Once they see that it’s what’s in their head that counts for more than whats in their hand. It might open their eyes.