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Your Career as an Automotive Technician

Your Career as an Automotive Technician By Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@hqeducation.com
HQ Education Columnist
January 18, 2005

Let's face it. America is hooked on their cars. People rely on their cars to get to work, to visit relatives in other towns, and to run everyday errands. When you earn your credentialing as a certified automotive technician, you will be expected to keep these cars in working condition all year long. This responsibility will pay well and keep you busy. Let's take a look at what it means to become an automotive tech.

The automotive technician is an important figure in the American landscape. A good automotive tech is worth their weight in gold if they do a quality job fixing cars at a reasonable and honest price.

With this in mind, you should consider becoming an automotive technician. You will enjoy a handsome, hourly salary as well as the ability to do something that you really enjoy for a living. And with the number of cars on the road growing every year, you will have a demand for your talents all across the country.

Aspects of a Career as an Automotive Technician:
  • An Exceptional Salary. As an automotive tech, you will earn a competitive hourly salary based on your experience and knowledge in the field. Labor costs are expensive, but because people need their cars, they will gladly pay your fees.
  • A Choice in Working Environment. The certified automotive technician can choose to work in a dealership service bay, a mom-and-pop establishment, or break off into their own business.
  • Doing What You Love. If you like taking things apart and putting them back together, then your career as an automotive tech will allow you to make money doing what you love.
  • Experience, Not Education. To be a successful automotive technician, you don't need an expensive or lengthy education. You just need experience working with cars. This is a hands-on business!

About the Author

A freelance writer, researcher and teacher, Kelly Richardson has over 15 years of creative and technical writing experience. He teaches secondary Honors-level English and writes for a variety of clients in specialized industries such as medicine, technology and education. Kelly holds Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in English and Education from Georgia State University. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Policy & Leadership.


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