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here's a few fields off the top of my head: (there is probably proper names for these but this will give you the general idea)

aircondition specialist

tyre fitter

brake and clutch specialist

engine rebuilder

panel beater

gearbox specialist

parts interpreter (generally work at dealerships, etc in the spare parts department)

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headlight reconditioners

EFI specialists

panel beaters

painters

windscreen repair

window tinters

uhhhhmmmm

car audio installers (not auto electricians!)

auto engineers

that's "AFTER BUILD" professions... not like... before build professions.. and mind you this is thinking back of clients we had when i worked at Capricorn Society... (these people would be great to give a call - they're a plethora of info on this subject!)

then there's designers, etc...

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The moolah is in senior management or proprietorship. The owner carries much risk.

Middle management > service advisor > technician > apprentice are all underpaid.

Engine builds? The future?

WRT Nissan, talk to ...

www.willallracing.com.au

www.croydonracingdevelopments.com.au

www.unigroup.com.au

www.powerplayimports.com

www.racepacemotorsport.com

www.envyimports.com

www.justjap.com

and others...

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Thanks Guys,

I was thinking of going into engine rebuilding but from what I can find there is bugger all money in it. Can anyone clear this up?

Thanks.

99% of the auto careers have bugger all pay. you are just a general labourer basically. if you love cars and want more money and want a trade, go into the building industry. if you speak to a lot of mechanics they will tell you that working on cars as a job ruins their love of cars, because then spend all day doing it at work so they don't want to do it when they get home.

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Building industry for sure, I spend all day working with timber and steal, and soon as I get home I can play mechanic all nite and weekend, plus the pays good, the hours are great most building sites shut at 330pm so u got all arvo to do what u need to do/ goto the shops or what ever. And there's always plenty of work

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You guys are looking at the lower end of the automotive stuff, do some years of study and get into automotive engineering. Im doing mechanical engineering at the moment and will then go into automotive. Goal is to work with an international race team.. well thats the dream :whistling:

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Yeah I have to agree with some of the others, if your looking at a trade, building & construction is where the money is at. I have a degree, and have worked as a professional scientist and project manager and if I had to do it again at the start I would have been a sparky or something. I am often out on the field supervising trades people taking on the stress, running and organising projects, all the while nearly all the trades people (contractors) are getting paid more than me, a lot more than me in some cases.

I also was thinking of working as a mechanic when I was younger. I worked with my cousin at his workshop for some experience, while I enjoyed it as it was new to me, he was always talking me out of it for similar reasons as others have said (pay being one of the main one, and loss of passion for cars). However, saying that, If I was to become a mechanic I would try and work my way to being a tuner / engine builder working at a reputable performance workshop maybe aiming have my own business one day. At least that way even if you aren't getting paid so well, you would be working on nicer cars doing more interesting and challenging work. Its just a shame that the mechanic trade doesn't pay anywhere near the same as other trades. At the end of the day do you want to be the guy working on the R34 GTR or the guy who owns it?

Best of luck with your decision.

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i am a mechanic by trade but i now work in the mining sector as a mechanical fitter, a mechanics car is the worst maintained vehicle out there. you very quickly lose all interest in your toys when you have to work on others all day. Up side is tho if you become a mechanic you gain a lot of friends that you never knew you had

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Up side is tho if you become a mechanic you gain a lot of friends that you never knew you had

:P

...and what happens to your friends if you sprain your wrist?

Silly Q... You talk them through it right?

Do you help maidens in distress along the motorways?

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