i’m currently a lube tech at an independent shop. i’ve already got a decent amount of tools. only doing tires and oil changes. cleaning up ect. what would be your advice on getting into a dealership without being stuck as a lube again.
2026-03-16 22:43:50
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tristateracing :
I’m enrolled in Lincoln tech supposed to start classes in August for automotive, if I’m certified and trained right out of school It wouldn’t be impossible to find a job with my own lift I don’t think. How would I end up a lube tech right out of school if I am already trained above that
2026-05-02 08:00:39
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Sparks Car Care :
Spot on 🫡
2026-04-03 02:16:38
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⃟ :
all true but taking notes nah fam
2026-03-16 22:42:20
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Lucas :
Step one dont be an automotive technician
2026-03-18 22:26:48
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𝘽𝘿 :
im planning on going to community college for automotive you think thats a bad idea?
2026-04-05 03:31:12
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theschizznit2 :
The first fifteen years suck. Big time. But once your tools are built up. You have enough experience to keep yourself out of trouble. And the drive to work for yourself in one way shape or form. Then you hit it big. Otherwise. Pick another trade.
2026-03-17 03:08:26
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Steve Olah :
good advise especially if you don't have money for tech school. don't get into debt for something you can get for free
2026-03-16 21:02:51
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Ty.1uz :
I started at a Chevy dealer as a lube tech, moved up to “rack leader”, then to tires, then apprentice, now in a flat rate tech making 100k a year
2026-04-04 21:13:44
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. :
Heavy equipment technician is where it’s at
2026-05-01 00:51:18
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abusedfc :
Dealerships I’ve applied to have outright told me and other people I know they don’t higher anyone that’s not a second year apprentice or higher bc people keep coming into the trade and then leaving
2026-03-17 20:53:05
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Andrew :
Been in the dealership for more the 10 years. Hes absolutely right about the finding information. Going to school is great if you know youll do it for the rest of your life. But I didnt go and started out pretty much exactly as he described. I now do used cars and sidewalk for people who work at the dealership. Every day is an opportunity to learn on all car brands. I make around 70k before deductions without factoring side work. At year 2 as a lube techs I went to a few different industries and went back to automotive. 2 years high school automotive classes while working at a small independent shop to get started. At a dealership you get more opportunities for connections. At an independent shop you get more opportunities to learn on different makes. 🤝
2026-04-25 18:28:00
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Austin Arnld :
go heavy duty instead it's bigger badder and better paychecks
2026-03-18 07:51:52
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VAG_Tech 🇨🇦 :
In the USA, yeah. In Canada if you want to be an apprentice, you need a shop to sign you up.
2026-03-17 22:42:35
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Michael Burdett :
Money wise would you recommend auto motive or heavy equipment?
2026-03-16 22:27:23
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Hmoodi :
I completely agree with you I’m paying off student loans, and that’s money I could’ve used for tools and other stuff
2026-04-11 01:11:40
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crypto :
University of YouTube
2026-04-02 19:02:57
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Adam :
When I was a kid, every tech said, don't be a mechanic. Never really got it. It's a fun job?
After 15 years, yeah, I get it. I tell the kids the exact same thing.
2026-05-02 19:49:00
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, :
God loves everyone
2026-04-30 05:33:33
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Ronaldo nation :
What if I go to a community college and they pay for my classes and get my ASE certificate too so what should I do
2026-05-11 14:02:24
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mxr.g_ :
what are tools a starter should get? i was offered to work as a lube tech with a family friend and im not sure what tools and stuff to get
2026-09-09 01:43:52
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Heydin💿 :
i got hired at a ford dealership as a libe tech with them knowing i didn’t have any actual experience but got fired on my third day because they “thought i would have more experience”
2026-07-18 06:57:49
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CoryOnCars :
100%. Think of your first jobs as paid training. Don’t even worry about getting paid yet.
2026-04-28 14:15:59
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Anthony :
This was me I’ve never pulled out my phone or sat down I’ve always been doing something and after 3 months I got opportunity to be under the shop foreman/master tech💪
2026-07-24 23:28:58
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aj :
No one is going to do that
2026-03-19 16:18:48
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