| It takes much more than just wanting to be a | | | | upgraded on a particular field. Mechanics are also |
| Mechanic to be one. We are in the time when the auto | | | | expected to provide their own tools which can amount |
| repair field has become very diverse. The days of the | | | | to several thousand dollars, and there are specialty |
| general Mechanic are almost nonexistent. I was a | | | | tools that are needed for specific jobs. So your tool |
| mechanic for 25 years and began my carrier back in | | | | inventory is always growing. I came across situations |
| 1972 when cars were very basic and you did not | | | | where I had to buy a special tool just for one job, and |
| need a great deal of technical knowledge. I did not go | | | | usually from Snap-on, or Mac tools. Most shops will |
| to any tech school for mechanics. I learned by | | | | provide you with the scanners and other diagnostic |
| watching and asking questions and paying close | | | | tools for troubleshooting computer problems. |
| attention to how the job was done. I also took the | | | | Here is a list of some the tool manufactures that |
| ASE exam (Auto Service Excellence) and was a | | | | provide a good variety of tools and accessories that |
| certified ASE Mechanic for about ten years. Today it | | | | you will need for your tool box: |
| is a totally different field than it was thirty years ago. | | | | SK Tools: |
| The auto Tech must have specific training in each field | | | | SK tool are another decent brand of tools on a par |
| that he or she is wanting to be proficient in, and then | | | | with Craftsman. They are available at most auto parts |
| go to work shops or seminars to keep up on the latest | | | | stores. They do have a lifetime warranty. |
| advances in your particular field. | | | | KD Tools: |
| It would be difficult for any mechanic to be totally | | | | KD Tools and a good brand of tools that can meet |
| proficient in all the fields in the auto trade today. You | | | | your needs without costing you a great deal out of |
| have to choose a specific field such as fuel injection, | | | | pocket. I used many of there tools in my years as a |
| computer diagnostics, transmissions, engines, etc. | | | | mechanic and was pleased with the service and |
| Some employers will send you to school to be | | | | reliability that they gave me. |