Auto Mechanic

You'll diagnose check engine lights, replace brake pads, and tell customers their 'quick fix' is actually a $2,000 repair. Modern cars are basically computers on wheels, so you need to know code scanners as well as you know a wrench.

What you'll actually do

• 01Diagnose vehicle problems using OBD scanners and experience
• 02Perform oil changes, brake jobs, and tire rotations
• 03Replace engines, transmissions, and major components
• 04Test drive vehicles to verify repairs
• 05Explain repair costs to customers who Googled the part price and think labor is free
• 06Stay current on new vehicle technology (EVs are coming)
• 07Clean grease from places you didn't know grease could reach

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.