Auto Body Repair
Auto body repair involves less work with oily and greasy parts of vehicles, but involves exposure to particulate dust from sanding bodywork and potentially toxic chemical fumes from paint and related products. Salespeople and dealers often also need to acquire an in-depth knowledge of cars, and some mechanics are successful in these roles because of their knowledge. Auto mechanics also need to stay updated with all the leading car companies as well as new launching cars. One has to study continuously on new technology engines and their work systems.
In the United States, several programs and schools that offer training for those interested in pursuing competencies as an automotive mechanic or as an auto technician already exist. A few of the aspects usually taught those studying for this career are: powertrain repair and diagnosis, emissions, and suspension. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) is responsible for evaluating technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry. NATEF certifies programs in four different categories: automotive, auto body, trucks (diesel technology) and alternative fuels.
An auto mechanic (or car mechanic in British English and motor mechanic in Australian English) is a mechanic with a variety of automobile makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of automobile. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. They often have to quote prices for their customers before commencing work or after partial dis-assembly for inspection. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies.
The automobile service industry is on the move once again. Recent statistics show that the industry is increasing at the same rate as the economy. Many factors have contributed to this increase including the fact that the service industry is directly correlated to the automotive aftermarket industry which is nearing $150 Billion in 2006. Also, even though the number or repair shops in recent years have been declining, the number and frequency of repairs is on the rise. This is mostly contributed to the fact that the average life span of a car in 2005 jumped to 9 years as opposed to 6.5 in 1990. In addition, automobiles? increasing electronics ensure that more malfunctions need to be assessed.
In the United States, several programs and schools that offer training for those interested in pursuing competencies as an automotive mechanic or as an auto technician already exist. A few of the aspects usually taught those studying for this career are: powertrain repair and diagnosis, emissions, and suspension. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) is responsible for evaluating technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry. NATEF certifies programs in four different categories: automotive, auto body, trucks (diesel technology) and alternative fuels.
An auto mechanic (or car mechanic in British English and motor mechanic in Australian English) is a mechanic with a variety of automobile makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of automobile. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. They often have to quote prices for their customers before commencing work or after partial dis-assembly for inspection. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies.
The automobile service industry is on the move once again. Recent statistics show that the industry is increasing at the same rate as the economy. Many factors have contributed to this increase including the fact that the service industry is directly correlated to the automotive aftermarket industry which is nearing $150 Billion in 2006. Also, even though the number or repair shops in recent years have been declining, the number and frequency of repairs is on the rise. This is mostly contributed to the fact that the average life span of a car in 2005 jumped to 9 years as opposed to 6.5 in 1990. In addition, automobiles? increasing electronics ensure that more malfunctions need to be assessed.