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Eric,
Congrats on the lift. I can just imagine how exciting it must be to finally get one. I am looking forward to seeing it in upcoming videos. Thanks again for your videos and hard work.Eric this is a great topic. As a former VW Automotive Technician I can appreciate the difference between a tech and a mechanic. However trying to convey that difference to the public is another challenge. Fifteen to twenty years ago I would say most of the industry was filled with mechanics due to the mechanical nature of the work being performed on the vehicles. However the work performed today is a different story. With all of the technical advances in electronics and mechanical components alike I feel today’s mechanics are to be considered Automotive Technicians. To your point both are a skilled labor for sure. But the nature of the work performed on today’s vehicles requires both skill sets. Anymore most mechanical work involves an electronic counterpart. For example to swap out a throttle body you need to tell the ECM it is there and that it belongs on the car. The same is true for replacing an intake manifold. These items need to be coded to the vehicle for proper operation. Back in the day it was pretty much plug and play with some minor mechanical tweaking. To the customer all we may ever be is a good mechanic and that is fine. The point is to be reliable and trustworthy. Most of the work I do now is for family and friends. I have learned to keep it simple for them when explaining the repairs I performed on the vehicle. I giggle because as soon as I get the deer in the headlight look I know I have gotten too technical. So I keep it simple. They just want to know their vehicle is fixed. In conclusion I would like to thank you for the work you do. I enjoy your videos and topics.