Auto Mechanic School
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While receiving your auto mechanic training, you will learn to diagnose, service, and repair both domestic and foreign automobiles. In auto mechanic courses, you will learn basic and advanced auto mechanics, including use of the latest tools. Cars are becoming increasingly computerized, and so are the mechanic's diagnostic tools.
A knowledge of these tools is essential to working on the modern car. In addition, mechanics need to be very good in working with their hands. In an auto mechanic school you will learn about:
- automobile engines
- engine analyzers
- hand-held scanners
- computerized diagnostic equipment
- integrated electronic systems
- complex automotive computers
- fuel injection systems
- exhaust systems
- brakes
- and much more ...
Some auto mechanic schools offer manufacturer specific training for specific auto manufacturers, such as Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Volvo. Some schools offer manufacturer specialized training, such as the Mercedes Benz Elite, Porsche PTAP and the Volkswagen VATRP programs.
Trained automobile service technicians typically have a knack for getting the most out of a car's engine and other components. The demand for auto mechanic school graduates remains high, as the complexity of engine design grows. The US department of Labor has forecast a very good job outlook for trained mechanics.
Auto Mechanic Career Articles
Related Industry Info
About 16 percent of automotive service technicians are self-employed
The US automobile repair market grew 26% from 1998 to 2003
More than $100 billion is spent each year on auto repair in the US
Auto Mechanic School
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ATI Career Training Center
Florida • Texas
Get the career training you need to create a better future. ATI has more than 35 years of experience helping adults who want to improve their lives through education. We feature a variety of high-quality programs in healthcare, automotive, and electronics. We also offer flexible class schedules, reasonable class sizes, job search assistance for graduates, and financial aid to those who qualify.
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Lincoln College of Technology
Maryland • New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Texas
Lincoln College of Technology provides career-focused, hands-on training programs with industry experienced instructors. Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career.
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NASCAR Technical Institute
North Carolina
NASCAR Technical Institute is the first technical training school to combine a complete automotive technology training program with NASCAR specific courses.
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New England Institute of Technology (NEIT)
Rhode Island
The mission of New England Institute of Technology is to provide specialized associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs which prepare students for careers in technology.
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Universal Technical Institute
Arizona • California • Florida • Illinois • Pennsylvania • Texas
Put your career in gear with Universal Technical Institute, an ASE/NATEF Master Certified provider of post-secondary technical education training.
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Westwood College
Colorado
At Westwood College students can earn their degree in as little as 17 months. The school also offers tuition-free graduate retraining and has placed graduates in companies like Lockheed-Martin and IBM.
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Penn Foster Schools
Online (study from anywhere)
With over 13 million students enrolled since 1890, Penn Foster Schools is one of the world's largest and most respected distance learning education institutions. Penn Foster Schools allows students to earn their online degrees on their own time, in their own home, and at their own pace.
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