I'm a 19 year old mechanic and I feel like I am pretty good. I have a lot to learn and will always strive to improve. One thing I'd like to work on is attention to detail. How can I get better at that and notice every little thing and get it perfect ? Any Advice is appreciated. I must add I do...
Thank you all so much! And to the idiot who says it's bad to take these medications... without them I can't function. I need them to be a productive member of society. I didn't choose to have this problem I just have it. Thank you for making yourself look stupid. I wrote down all the tips and I...
I'm 19 and work at a dealership. I post on here a little bit and although I don't always reply I do soak it in and take notes :) anyways. I have always loved working on stuff. However I made a very bad mistake Thursday. I forgot to tighten caliper bolts on one caliper when doing brakes and the...
That was all really good advice guys! Thank you all so much. I'm replying on my phone so this may be short. But automotive has always been my passion. I love working on things. My main interest is the electrical side of things and the custom side. Stuff you don't see everyday. I'm just not...
I'm an entry level tech at a ford dealership and I've started to ask myself where I'm going in my life. I love working on vehicles but what are some goals I could set? I need something to work towards but I have no idea what my options are. I've been with the dealership for a little over a year...
Thank you guys so much for the replies. I've realized after reading all of this that I can do anything I set my mind to. I am a perfectionist and in the mechanical field we have to be fast. I feel like that takes away from the perfection. I'm going to stay at this job for a bit while I figure...
I am 18 almost 19 and I currently work for a ford dealership . I have for about 8 months. I LOVE working on cars. It's my passion. My 95 Chevy k1500 is my baby. The problem is the industry is making me enjoy it less all the time. By the time I get home the thought of working on my own truck...
I'm 18 and went through tech college through highschool. I started right out of highschool at a Ford dealership as a lube tech and have slowly been doing more things like engine swaps and what not. I am paid hourly currently but once February 1st rolls around I am flat rate. I make $12 and hour...
I'm need some advice guys. I am 18 (almost 19) years old and I am an entry level auto tech. At a local Ford dealership. Automotive mechanics have always been my passion and I love working on vehicles. I have been at Ford for 7 months now and this is my first auto job. I love what I do but the...