Career questions tagged cars
What classes for a car mechanic ?
what are some classes if i am interested in learning more about cars and maybe trying to be a mechanic?
How do I get a job doing what I want to do?
I am going to college for mechanical engineering, and it is my dream to have a strong career with cars in any way possible.
I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up but I’m interested in the automotive field/industry any tips?
I’m a middle school student that’s in the 8th grade working for a program that involves hands on experience as custodial and learning soft skills. I have been interested in this field of being a mechanic since I was 9 but don’t know how, when, or where to start. To add on to this idea I was hoping for a different perspective that is already working in the automotive industry soooooo can someone help.
What’s the most important skill that someone needs to be automotive mechanic?
In class today we got asked what we want to be when we grow up, I want to play a sport but I also know that I may need a backup. I see my uncle work on cars all the time even my grandpa does, so I think I would enjoy to be a automotive mechanic.
What are the main benefits and disadvantages of being a mechanic?
Hello my name is Johnny I am an eighth grade student at crane middle school in Yuma Arizona and I have wanted to be a mechanic since 3rd grade and I am wondering what degree i have to get and what is the average pay? Thank you!
Hey I want to be a paint specialist because I like to paint and I would like to paint car or do houses.?
I just want tips to tell me how to reach that goal I am in middle school and crane middle In Yuma I just want to learn how to do it if I have to start practicing not or just whenever but that is my goal and I want to know how much time it takes on each car or house.
Is it worth it to rent a car for less than a year or buy one and sell it?
Hi, I'm a incoming senior who will be getting their license in the winter. I was wondering since that's already half of the year and majority of the colleges and universities I am interested in applying to don't allow freshmen to park on campus (I will be staying in a dorm), would it be worth it to just rent a car for less than a month rather than buying a car, and then have to sell it. (Majority of--if not all, of my schools are out of state and I don't have anyone who I can rely on to make sure my car isn't stolen)
How can I follow either of these dream career paths?
How can I pursue a career in racing, specifically in Formula 1? Or, how do I get a job with a German auto manufacturer, such as BMW, Porsche, or Mercedes? I'd like to live abroad in Germany working for them. For background, I am a current mechanical engineering major, minoring in German.
What steps would you recommend for someone aspiring to work in motorsports as a race engineer, specializing in aerodynamics and advanced lightweight materials development?
Work for a top motorsports team like F1, WEC, or NASCAR as a race engineer. Design high-performance aerodynamic components for race cars. Develop next-generation materials for lightweight, high-strength applications.
What is a day as an automotive painter like? How does technology impact the role of an automotive painter? What are the career prospects for an automotive painter?
Job Corps student
How did you get into the auto body/auto mechanic field? What was your expectation going in and how did that contrast to reality?
I'm currently in Job Corps wondering if this trade is for me or not. I have always had a passion for cars and I like to think that they are pretty much adult legos with extra parts and steps, but obviously, if I keep that sentiment I will be in for a rude awakening. What was your experience first getting into this field and how much of it was similar or different from your expectations?
whats importiant other then learning the parts for the car to become a race car driver?
I have been interested in Auto racing since I was 11 and I wanna become one but I'm wondering if there more then working-out, knowing the car/track, rules, I just wanna know more. Also, one of the series I wanna race in could barely race in the rain due to there average speed being to high that the rain tires will wear out rain tires (NASCAR) no auto racing really doesn't require a degree but if you wanna keep the car running you would want a michanics degree.It isn't as simple as turning a Hockey arena into a Basketball arena in 24 hours no auto racing isn't as easy.
what is the work environment like here?
I am a senior in high school, that is going to Job Corps for auto-body repair. I am 18 years old, I like to work on cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc cause I enjoy fixing things.
What will I do the first couple of weeks in a auto body shop work? What tools and technologies wiil we use the auto body shop? What criteria will a auto body shop look for to get promotions or raises?
I'm going to start training for auto body paint and repair and these are the questions I'm going to consider while working towards my goal.
"What are the first steps I should take if i want to be a auto mechanic.?"
what are the first steps i should do if i want to become a auto mechanic?
what do you do as an auto mechanic besides just replacing parts off cars?
I'm a junior in highschool, and I'm very fascinated by cars and mechanics. I have a few favorite car brands such as, Honda, Koenigsegg, Porsche, Toyota, and Mazda.
whats the best way to become a boss in a shop?
I'm a student at Job Corps and I'm here for paint and body repair.
How much will I be getting paid long-term as a diesel mechanic ?
Money is very important as a adult
What degree would be best for the Automotive Engineering industry?
car and automotive related fields, engineering hobby.
how do I get in the automotive tech/mech with no level of experience, but open to grow and gain knowledge as I work?
I been looking for jobs already in the field it seems that no company want people with no experience but I'm willing to work as well to gain understand for my future job once I graduate as a mechanical engineer of if so if their any other jobs what would help me gain experience to help me gain knowledge for mechanical engineer.
How can i be a female nascar driver ?
I know alot about cars but i am also learning more day by day
What school subjects, if any, do you use for your career as an automobile mechanic?
I'm in 10th grade and I want to get a career where I can work on cars
How much time studying can I expect while pursuing my education for my career as an automobile mechanic?
I'm in 10th grade and I want to get a career where I can work on cars