Humble Mechanic

APRIL 24, 2017

Remember 2003? Many of you know that I attended Universal Technical Institute. It seems like I just made the decision to go to tech school. While in tech school I worked my face off to overcome some challenges that I have learning things. In addition I worked a full time job too. That […]

Technical 100

Technical IT Mechanic 100

Eastwood

OCTOBER 3, 2023

But as cars have become more digital, the traditional shop mechanic role has lost some of its glimmer for a new generation. Two Years or Less The most local of the technical colleges that fed us applicants was the Pennsylvania College of Technology, or PennCoTech, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Mechanical, not so much.”

Technical 98

Technical Mechanic Education Automotive 98

RepairPal

MARCH 7, 2023

I started out as an oil change technician for Walmart Tire and Lube Express in 2003. Eventually, I was hired as a fleet mechanic for a construction company and I worked on their trucks and equipment for 11 years. I had one person tell me I was a “vintage car mechanic” and “would never thrive in a modern shop”.

Lube Tech 52

Lube Tech Automotive Oil Change Mechanic 52

Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These are typically found on pre-2003 vehicles. Diagnosing a DTC or failure condition should begin by conducting a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) search from your information database. Most vehicles today use two types of wheel speed sensors variable reluctance (passive) and magnetoresistive (active).

Vehicle 100

Vehicle Manufacturing Electronics Technical 100

Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These are typically found on pre-2003 vehicles. Diagnosing a DTC or failure condition should begin by conducting a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) search from your information database. Most vehicles today use two types of wheel speed sensors variable reluctance (passive) and magnetoresistive (active).

Vehicle 100

Vehicle Manufacturing Electronics Technical 100