A career in the automotive service industry can be very fulfilling, not to mention lucrative. In fact, because automotive technicians need to be well-versed in the highly sophisticated technology and computer systems of today’s vehicles, they can earn a substantial salary of anywhere from $58,000 to $108,000. The growing number of job opportunities for well-qualified service technicians can be attributed…
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Professional Maintenance Tips To Get Your Car Ready For The Road
Anytime of year can be the right time to get your car in tip-top shape. Experts know that a top-notch pit crew can make the difference between winning or being an also-ran-even if you’re just getting ready for the next family trip. That’s why it’s important to remember that not all auto repair technicians are created equal. Just ask Todd…
Competent Auto Repair Has Never Been More Important
Automotive service and repair has changed dramatically over a generation, according to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), an independent group that tests and certifies the competence of auto technicians nationwide. Today, high-tech systems that were unheard of 30 years ago – anti-lock brakes, electronic engine controls and computerized diagnostics – are commonplace. It doesn’t appear that the…
Ladies And Gentlemen Start Your Careers Automotive Technicians Wanted
It can be a challenge to land a prime spot on a race car pit crew. Yet vehicle dealerships across the country are scrambling to find qualified automotive technicians for their own “pit crews”-even with salaries of $30,000 to $70,000 or more, depending on the market and the technician’s level of training. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that…
Auto Repair The Top Ten Mistakes Made By Your Mechanic
Number One: Not confirming the concern. Confirming a repair concern is a basic diagnostic principle frequently overlooked. To fix a problem, the first thing one must do is recognize it. Number Two: Insufficient Road Testing. The importance of a thorough road test (even for an oil change) is well documented in automotive training manuals. Yet, many technicians consider driving the…
Aseptic Technician Jobs Require Specific Experience Of Aseptic Techniques
Aseptic technician jobs typically require qualifications in biology or microbiology up to degree level, and specific experience in aseptic practices. Aseptic techniques are used to prevent contamination, spoilage or unwanted fermentation during medical procedures or production processes. Aseptic Techniques and Technicians Aseptic techniques aim at keeping the concerned area free of microorganisms that cause the contamination etc. People are the…
Nail Salons And Polish Not So Squeaky Clean
They look so harmless. Just little glass bottles filled with brightly colored liquid. But nail polish may contain dangerous additives, such as formaldehyde, or conceal bacteria, viruses and fungi. Buyer beware! The dangers of nail polish, though, are just half the story. The other half is your nail salon. How clean is it, really? How well does it protect you…
Pharmacy Technician A Closer Look
In the not so distant past when you walked into a pharmacy needing to get a prescription filled you would have, in most instances, found that your prescription was actually filled by the on duty pharmacists. However, over the past few years a change has occurred in the pharmacist arena and that change is, “a pharmacist probably no longer filling…
Auto Repair How Can They Screw Up An Oil Change
“It’s all about beating the clock.” This quote comes from a wise old service manager, advising me on how to maximize my income as a flat-rate technician. If you have ever wondered why your car doesn’t get fixed correctly, or all your concerns weren’t addressed, you can blame, in part, the flat-rate pay structure. Flat-rate simply means that your mechanic…
College Students Don T Forget About Auto Maintenance
College bound? Here is one more item to add to your checklist before heading off to campus this fall: a vehicle checkup. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recommends that you make sure your vehicle is in good working condition. Unless you are a dedicated do-it-yourselfer, you’ll want to find a reputable shop to take care of maintenance…