Mechanic vs. Technician - What Do People Call You?

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[@ifistedabear]

Funnily enough, saying you're an "automotive technician" earns you better credit than "mechanic" on first dates.

[@danieleckert4027]

Then they’re like what’s that?

[@Skim_beeble7125]

Sounds better I got some dates on part because I was a diesel technician

[@danieleckert4027]

@@Skim_beeble7125 I’ve just had so many people question what an automotive service technician is

[@Advancedecu]

Those are the girls that take the bus

[@magnumjohnson9628]

@@Advancedecu hahahaha

[@warp.routine]

A technician is a car doctor. A mechanic is a parts artillery specialist.

[@tacklebox6239]

and you sir have no clue.

[@stevenbrown6720]

A mech.knows things a tech doesnt

[@roadwarrior144]

That killed me! 🤣🤣🤣

[@jacobpoucher]

No clue here

[@mikemourad9604]

😂😂😂

[@tylergattinger2976]

The way I see it... All mechanics are technicians, but not all technicians are mechanics.

[@zackwarner9452]

You said it best

[@forceuser609]

Mechanics can’t diag the same way dealer guys can, but lots of dealer guys can’t grind the way mechanics do

[@davonwilliams2922]

all technicians are mechanics not all mechanics are technicians

[@AnalyticalSentient]

From someone who has held positions with both titles, in different industries, I would argue neither. Mechanics more so denotes generalists who yes, can/will be able to 'figure it out' and fix something, but might not be as efficient or even effective in a given maintenance area, repair type, or task set as someone who specializes in such. Whereas a technician implies more technical education, experience and specialization in a given area or task type who is more likely to perform the work according to [arguably, amongst highly qualified trade professionals and industry-wide standards] best practices. But of course others will disagree or use the terms differently, and many use them interchangeably.

[@AnalyticalSentient]

Another analogy. All rappers are hip hop artists, but not all hip hop artists are rappers (some might simply produce beats, but not rap). Then within that set of rappers, arguably all of them are lyrical to some extent. Nonetheless, we could further differentiate a subset as bona fide "lyricists". You (or certainly, hip hop heads/avid rap music listeners or fans) wouldn't necessarily call any given rapper (analagous to a mechanic) a lyricist (technician) i.e., rap artist who is especially skilled in the element of lyricism. E.g., Tech N9ne or Eminem have proven themselves as rap lyricists (lyrical technicians). Whereas many others (such as certain stereotypically simplistic 'mumble rappers') aren't quite in that category with respect to demonstrated lyrical specialization or skill. Of course there are other elements like flow, delivery, cadence, story-telling, pure entertainment value, etc. Or we could use the example skill of raw (legitimately 'off the dome') freestyle ability - within that realm, Harry Mack has proven to be a freestyle technician. Doesn't mean most other rappers aren't freestyle mechanics i.e., up to that task whatsoever. But they might not be nearly as skilled or specialized in doing so. That is basically the semantic and denotational difference in my POV. 1 has to do with a broader, more generalist capacity that indicates ability in something or at least in a domain within which it resides (and indeed might imply a more multi-craft connotation), while the other has to do with especially honed technique in a particular task type or area. Professionally trained tire technicians are often better at tire maintenance and repair than any given run of the mill mechanic. Lube "techs" can often adopt better practices and habits than some mechanics who alternatively started up in certain full-service shops with a blind spot here or there (concerning tire and wheel service, maintenance and repair) by whoever happened to initially train them. Indeed this area of steering and suspension is often taken for granted as relatively less consequential grunt-work. Automotive mechanics might know more about multiple areas of automotive maintenance and repair than a given tire or tire and lube tech (or more about more vehicle makes than say a Honda tech or whatever other OEM autotomotive tech who is highly skilled but only with vehicles of a given manufacturer). But again, we are collectively on different pages (including employers even lol) with inconsistent usage of these 2 alternative terms and probably, it will remain that way unfortunately (or not, most people aren't so pedantic as I am)

[@daslynnter9841]

Had the opposite experience once. I was at the gym and met some chick who attended a local college, i asked her what she did, she worked as a civil engineer downtown. She asked what i did i said mechanic. Said she could never do it, i was like someone has to, and then she said but some of her friends were mechanical engineers too. I said no, just mechanic. We never talked again.

[@bumpygarage4291]

She wasn't worth the overwhelming debt she's in anyways 😂 The chicks from college I met always couldn't believe that i made more than they ever will as a mechanic. No debt except tools, of course 😅

[@gokuthatmadethebeat]

@@bumpygarage4291sheesh😂

[@MH-df5en]

Yh I found ag engineer works better on girls than tractor mechanic atleast when I’m drunk and trying to chat up the girls in the pub but I really don’t care it’s broke I fix it and get paid no matter what you call me

[@GrGal]

😂😂

[@Isaac-muntz]

​@@MH-df5en haha right on mate 🍻

[@landonlehman5497]

I am a master ASE certified technician, but I prefer mechanic. I know how to do stuff they didn't teach in school.

[@beekeeper8474]

My shop won't even hire anyone coming from a school. You'll need two years at another shop to many parts replacers.

[@grilledcheese1198]

I know how to do stuff they teach you but not the way they teach you...

[@crinkly.love-stick]

I always went by mechanic, because agricultural equipment technician is a long title that causes multiple followup questions.

[@jackjack4412]

​@@beekeeper8474 how much are they starting guys at?

[@10Sethg]

Sounds like a pickup line

[@rustyking8783]

I'm not just a fat guy. I'm a buffet specialist.

[@gokuthatmadethebeat]

I’m not just skinny. I’m a faster-master

[@dr.boring7022]

I'm not just a tall guy, I'm an astronaut specialist

[@automedic9781]

You can call me whatever you want as long as I’m getting paid. I prefer technician as I frequently diagnose using a labscope and other precision tools. But at the end of the day it doesn’t really matter, as long as the cars get fixed

[@beekeeper8474]

You know mechanics back in the day used to use dwell meters for making measurements. Have you ever seen the old snap on lab scope for pre OBD?

[@automedic9781]

@@beekeeper8474 I have in fact, we have one sitting in the back room of the shop I work at Can’t say I’ve ever used it myself but every once in a while our old car guy will break it out and I’ll just kind of watch

[@atticstattic]

What's a 'labscope'?

[@roboticunclephil]

it's interesting that you draw the line at the tools used

[@automedic9781]

@@roboticunclephil It’s not so much the use of the tool as it is the speed an accuracy that it brings me as a diagnostician.

[@shodmermaid3365]

The difference between a mechanic and a tech is the ability to diag electrical 😂

[@daltonbrasier5491]

Well then I'm a mechanic.

[@danfarris135]

I used to be a junk yard dog. The guy that fetched the parts. Then one day I threw away my grungy jump suit coveralls and traded them for a uniform, pants and shirt with a name tag. From that time on I was an Auto Parts Dismantler. APD for short. Nothing but respect from the customers after that. 😂😂😂😂

[@scramator9077]

My instructor always said that the difference between a mechanic and a technician is the education

[@arwindercheema3166]

How ? You mean to say mechanics are educated ?

[@scramator9077]

@@arwindercheema3166 he meant to say that techs are educated and saw mechanics as people who just replace parts without to much diagnostics. I personally don't agree with it but he is a certified master tech so to each his own

[@kencraig7308]

Technician diagnosis' low oil pressure, Mechanic shows technician where the oil pressure comes from and completely breaks it down to expose failure.

[@CaleChristiana]

I would rather be known as a mechanic rather than a tech

[@roboticunclephil]

why

[@johnny622]

@@roboticunclephil Because he can't diagnose electrical🥱

[@jackjack4412]

​@@johnny622 electrical is hard tho

[@ronijr4918]

​@@johnny622Electrical isn't easy. It's not like changing oil.

[@fmecrew_kevin6288]

Trouble diagnosing electrical components 😅😂

[@Dang.sauce..]

Technician can fix cars only using the scanner a mechanic can just tell you straight away what’s wrong with it and have it fixed in a day

[@SL-pg4dh]

A mechanic can do that after throwing so many parts at it.

[@travmak5719]

Please tell me where this shop is so that I can avoid it 😂🤣🤣

[@ryanoliger609]

Those clean hands say otherwise

[@DiscoMiata]

Eagle grit or fast orange work very well

[@frbrbrgrblgrr7777]

@@DiscoMiata That's gonna be a big thumbs down over Fast Orange from me. It's OK

[@TheDunceMafia]

Dont work that good, only way for a real mechanic to have clean hands like them are gloveworks lmao My arms sure do still get dirty af tho

[@CumminsTech24]

@@TheDunceMafia Tough Nut is the best soap that we’ve used.

[@WTC7]

Only autistic women work doing hard labor. The ones who pretend to do it for fun, for money, or anything that sounds reasonable is a total lie. This isn't a slight directed at women but am actual fact. There is some tattooed chick with dreads in other short videos that pretends to be a mechanic but you can easily tell she's faking it by the way she dresses in short shorts.

[@DillonV]

Our official title at my job is Mechanic Technician…so both? Lmao

[@noaha8915]

Same ✌️

[@mikethemechanic7395]

Trying working Diesel. We are called technicians. I always tell my managers. Don’t try to church it up 😂

[@valentinomacias8308]

So you all know , there is a huge difference between a mechanic and a technician. Also when anyone ever ask me what I do other then being a full time technician, I tell them anything that pays the bills. Because I don’t want to be asked any questions about cars away from work.

[@tscustomstation]

I build custom one off cars so I'm a mechanic, fabricator, welder, electrician, tuner, body man, and painter so take your pick.

[@BVAutoService]

I'm just some random dude trying to get some nachos money. "Will work for Nachos"

[@FixitFarris]

Lube tech*** she checks trite pressure and does oil changes. Her lil outfit makes her feel accomplished.

[@Smokeyfilms_]

She can check my tire pressure 😂❤🎉

[@jackjack4412]

Can I check her oil?

[@rushane1707]

The terms "mechanic" and "automotive technician" are often used interchangeably, but there are some subtle differences between the two. A mechanic is a skilled tradesperson who repairs and maintains machinery, including automobiles. They have a broad understanding of mechanical systems and are capable of diagnosing and fixing a variety of issues. Mechanics may specialize in a specific type of vehicle or work on a wide range of vehicles. On the other hand, an automotive technician is a professional who specializes in the repair and maintenance of automobiles. They have specific training and knowledge related to automotive systems, such as engines, transmissions, electrical systems, and computer diagnostics. Automotive technicians often work in authorized service centers or dealerships and may have certifications from manufacturers. In summary, while both mechanics and automotive technicians have similar skills and knowledge, automotive technicians typically have more specialized training in the field of automotive repair.

[@mr.e7261]

I’m a mechanic idc what people prefer or what’s professional nothing I’m a mechanic

[@captcontrol]

I was told by my Volkswagen service person that a mechanic swap parts to fix cars while a technician can diagnose the problem then fix your car.

[@christhompson5739]

Im just a remote car starter "installer", the technician and mechanic sends me what they don't understand.

[@bullitthead7853]

Yeah, we don't have time to learn aftermarket stuff, our brains are already overloaded with all of the factory systems. Although, with wiring diagrams, remote starting systems aren't too difficult to deal with. Always easier to send the customer back to the installer though.

[@jonnylong7927]

"technician" is one of the words they came up with when they realized that superficial bullshit and make-believe are more profitable and comforting than cold hard reality.

[@chrismartinez6844]

Idk there's a lot of electronics in modern cars. An OBD is used about as much as a 10mm nowadays.

[@jonnylong7927]

@@chrismartinez6844 yea, but knowing how to use a scan tool doesn't make you special

[@Mrjack-yn2dj]

With most vehicles haveing over 30 computers that communicate with each other over the multiple networks, yes that makes you a technician. And using a scan tool successfully, and effectively makes you good. Any monkey with two hands can do a brake job, but tell the same monkey to chase a HS-CAN network problem and he'll think your head is on fire.

[@katkiller5647]

@@jonnylong7927 Never worked on a car, huh?

[@jonnylong7927]

@@katkiller5647 I own a power sports repair shop.

[@timhnartiel]

"Dior duchè" 😂😂😂

[@astletruscott6291]

Accurately... Sometimes 😂

[@pontiacattack249]

I tend to think mechanics are old, like up until the mid 70s. When most cars were still mechanical.

[@WoWAdvertisement]

Sure is gonna be a tough day for the technicians when a vehicle comes in that isn’t littered with sensors that a scan tool can’t tell them where to start.

[@davidtindle6973]

Haha As an automotive Technician, I find this offensive HAHA

[@user-iy2is8vl5g]

technician is the term when you have certifications and mechanic is just a mechanic in simple terms

[@zoticus1]

Technicians can diagnose with a great degree of accuracy, mechanics can diagnose some things but hang parts very well.

[@tristonmurdock609]

“i service cars of multiple brands accurately and quickly” or, as i like to pronounce it, “i wrench on shit”

[@Yourmomshouse69in]

I’m a mechanic but idk tech sounds cooler

[@dashlivingston5975]

Kinda looks like Abella Danger in her work uniform

[@bluemonday2000]

Didnt realize it was two different girls at first

[@hippiemiller]

Mechanic can fix anything new and old a technician can fix it if there computer tells them what is wrong with it if the computer can't tell them there lost and don't know where to even start

[@korylafland8325]

you got me weak ur joking right

[@Advancedecu]

No the mechanic replaces everything his $29 eBay code reader tells him. My computers that cost more than your car are used to test components. I tell you what wrong …. Not the computer. That comes from 20 years of diagnostic experience

[@hippiemiller]

@@Advancedecu lol real cars and trucks don't have computer

[@Advancedecu]

So how do you set your timing ?

[@hippiemiller]

@@Advancedecu with a timing light lol

[@georgeshop3654]

Excellent 👌☺️

[@Andrijko85]

Mechanics are often just though of as guys who turn wrenches and throw parts at vehicles. Technicians, often have much more technical understanding and education behind them, often utilizing this knowledge to appropriately diagnose an issue and doing the correct repair the first time. I.E. Just because you're throwing O2 codes doesn't necessarily mean your O2s are bad... My two cents..an ASE Master Technician. 😁

[@IndorilNerevar]

You can call us whatever you want, at least we mechanics aren't always parts throwers. Can't say the same of the guys who get schooling to learn the trade.

[@dlg9309]

"Quickly" you guys love taking your time

[@brucecollis8609]

I call myself a grease monkey

[@Samo_Wings]

Second girl is fineeeee

[@footwyse]

Rare to see female auto technicians! You go girl!!

[@thedude4762]

Actually its because of how cars are more like computers then machines thats why we arent referred as mechanics anymore

[@brandonstennes4931]

The difference is one actually knows what they are doing they can even tune carburetor's, some can rebuild them as well(old school mechanic). the other one generally doesn't really have much of clue

[@jbthestoner5504]

Then you give the old school guy any electrical problem and they shit a brick 😂. Being an automotive tech has become so specialized that it's really nothing like being a real mechanic anymore.

[@brandonstennes4931]

@@jbthestoner5504 most of them yeaap lol,few of them old school boy's can do electrical. Biggest reason I decided not to be a mechanic is because it's all electrical/specialized. Me personally I'd rather work on the older vehicles,when engineer's still had some brains left and kinda used them to a degree lol.

[@jbthestoner5504]

@@brandonstennes4931 yep I feel you with that. That's why I chose to work on heavy equipment instead, all that stuff is still old school. I can hardly fix a car lol.

[@brandonstennes4931]

@@jbthestoner5504 heavy duty mechanics seems pretty straight forward/ old school to a degree. Right! Haha need a damn scan tool for 90% of it lol.

[@joe1273]

Fuck off with that boomer shit, I couldn’t possibly know how to tune a carb or set timing on points! Also i can diag can bus issues, use lab scopes to check current ramps on injectors and coils. Pull cam crank waveforms to verify timing. Damn man i even know how to use a rotary phone!

[@Advancedecu]

Next time you see your doctor call them a nurse see how that works out for you.

[@jonnylong7927]

Doctors and nurses are two very different things and can be differentiated easily. Your analogy would be closer to the guy who changes the oil calling himself an engine builder.

[@Advancedecu]

@@jonnylong7927 mechanic that is only qualified to change oil and a technician who is trained to do everything on your vehicle would be that exactly and the way we are distinguished is our ase certification patches

[@jonnylong7927]

@@Advancedecu"technician" is ONLY a title, it says NOTHING for a person's capabilities , a good example is that EVERYONE at a dealership is called a "technician" and a LOT of those guys are fucking retarded and can't fix shit, and there are "mechanics" that can out wrench most "techs". Fancy words sell, basic words don't.

[@beekeeper8474]

@@Advancedecu ase ah the old I filled out paper so I'm special! Our shop has been around 75 years and if you come in with ASE you might as well be handing over toilet paper.

[@Advancedecu]

@@beekeeper8474 good for you

[@unownvoyage]

I remember when I was a mere technician.

[@beekeeper8474]

It's so funny seeing all you ASE certified people bashing mechanics especially those old school guys. In my shop I was trained by a Navy electrical engineer, two Machinists and an ex helicopter mechanic. The only time you called Jasper was when there were parts sticking out of the block or the transmission case.

[@HectorsCarAudio1]

Haha I felt this 😂

[@joshknight8093]

Janitor-custodian

[@TheDanAge]

automotive techs slap parts on and do oil changes. Mechanics fix mechanical things.

[@mikehenrytomlinsonsenior4917]

Somebody's got to do the heavy dirty work

[@atticusfinch6038]

A technician is a step below engineer a mechanic understands how to fix something but not necessarily always understands the science or math that went into the miracle of automotive technology

[@meekmeads]

I'm all for equality, but I also want my car to work!

[@LunaL7729]

Why wouldn’t it work, she’s an auto tech isn’t she??

[@jl5728]

I'm a heavy equipment mechanic . I prefer mechanic , my job title says mechanic . I feel like all mechanics are technicians but that all technicians are mechanics

[@Frille512]

Heavy mechanic here

[@tjokertora3087]

at home she fix my heart... lovician

[@saiefmohammed7639]

Not a fucking difference it’s the same shit. I’ve been a diesel mechanic for 4 years people call me technician some call me mechanic same thing

[@dodgesportsman772]

students call themselves technicians..can't fix anything.. mechanics have years of experience and can do anything

[@automan1223]

I am a mechanic if I have to use a hammer & a technician when I whip out the scan tool.

[@InnerG05]

Huge difference

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

I’ve always felt like a technician was more specialized and considered better (Ford tech, ASE Master HVAC tech, heavy equipment tech, etc), where a mechanic is more of a, “never worked on a *insert car/equipment* but I’ll take a look” type. Obviously, there are incredible mechanics and trash technicians, but technician tends to be considered better.

[@nrxhavoc]

oooooofffffffffff where did you learn this? lmao

[@JakeNaughtFromStateFarm]

@@nrxhavoc Someone told me something along these lines a long time ago. Technician was a “better” title you could say. It was almost like being better trained or whatnot. It’s why places like dealerships have signs up like, “Now Hiring Technicians.” Mom and pop shops will say, “Hiring Mechanic.”

[@CommodoreFloopjack78]

Executive food concierge. Now THAT sounds impressive. I happen to be a chief sanitation engineer myself.

[@BluTrollPro]

I’m happy with my “industrial maintenance engineer” title. 😅

[@Username-jb2vs]

A tech is a mechanic. A mechanic is not a tech. Hope this helps.

[@calvins1837]

I have run into technicians that have little mechanical skills. This may sound odd, but it is true. They can hook a vehicle up to a computer and diagnose a problem, but can't track down an issue without a scan tool.

[@selwyn13]

But some of the modern day bullshit cars r sadly designed to be like that. #Mercedes #Ford #BMWmakingUReteachCarHasNewGasCap

[@calvins1837]

@@selwyn13 to an extent. If it is gas, you still need the basics to have a chance, gas and spark. Yes, more parts are involved now to go along with that, but the mechanical things like suspension components still need to be figured out, and a computer can't tell you a ball joint or sway bar is bad. I have seen technicians lost when it comes to something their scan tool doesn't tell them. Not that they are not smart.

[@selwyn13]

@@calvins1837 Ya for suspension related work, definitely. I was talking about as far as engine and transmission. Shit Even for bleeding the brakes, I remember the bleed sequence book we would follow when I worked at a brake shop would say that you had to hook a scan tool to complete the whole bleeding process (I think it was for the electronic e-brake, I don’t remember exactly). Our company, Brake Check, was too cheap to get us a scan tool like that, so we always had to skip it. Or recalibrating ADAS system (I think is also called Electronic Stability Control or ESC system) w/ a scan tool after an alignment. Sucks as to how monopolized everything is.

[@joe1273]

@@calvins1837 so the easiest things to check

[@calvins1837]

@@joe1273 no its the primary things to check. For example if your fuel pump goes, and you have a no start situation checking sensors and modules first, before checking the fuel rail for pressure is a waste of time. And in the case of some gm vehicles, no fuel pressure cut off the spark, so you have neither fuel or spark. Always start with the basics dad taught me. 50 years as a mechanic he knew a little. It has held true no matter how I apply it in life.

[@Isaac-muntz]

Fake it till you make it

[@dsimondublin]

Know people that say the same thing when they're in a MLM. "I own my own business!" What do you do sell some shit and get 1% of the profit if I'm lucky

[@ronaldcallaway3139]

By the love ya girl for going out there doing it all

[@mjk4378]

Lmaoooo. This is sooooo accurate. Your not an official technician(which is just a fancy title that means you have certifications). I’ve seen a few people that have a couple certifications but they still don’t know what they’re doing or understand how some things work. It’s easy to take a class in pick the right answers. But remembering it and using it out when you’re in the field working on a bunch of different style cars is what really matters. And the only way to get good at that is to just start working on cars and getting some seat time as a mechanic. What I did and recommend (at least for mechanically inclined people who already have a general understanding of cars) is to get into a shop and start working and doing different jobs and getting taught different things by the master technician or lead mechanic and do that for a year or more and then go and get your certifications so that you’re not just taking a class on things you have never seen or experienced before.

[@Jpilgrim30]

Exactly. I’ve got enough certifications and training certificates to fill a whole wall but didn’t get to be my best until I started seeking out all of the knowledge I could on my own time and learning new techniques and applying them in the field. I am now one of the go to diagnostic techs in this area. A lot of those training classes and even ASE certifications are a joke. I quit renewing them all together. Just about anyone that has worked on cars for a few years with some common sense can walk in and pass the ASE certification tests. If you’re going to be good diagnosing cars these days you need to gain a strong understanding of electrical principles and learn to use an oscilloscope. Once I learned how to a scope and use pressure transducers to look at what’s going on inside the cylinder, the intake manifold, and the exhaust things really opened up for me. Just listening to someone talk about doesn’t cut it. You have to get in there and see these problems first hand and then you really start to understand what you’re seeing on the screen before that light bulb truly comes on.

[@papasmrff2291]

I change tires, diagnose and replace suspension components and perform alignments but I don’t do anything with transmissions or engines, am I a mechanic or an alignment technician?

[@flamestar557]

I'm not even sure if I should become a mechanic/auto motive technician now. I'm so confused about what to do. Wish I knew what to do but the job ain't going to come to me.

[@francisScrnName]

Heavy Equipment Technician-Truck and transport Mechanic _Canada

[@righteous_entertainment8539]

I’m a technician for any thing that moves with an engine from space craft to auto also like electrical work which no one likes and have developed two wiring harnesses for interlock systems to go on ground support systems

[@HansBelphegor]

Love that most of these people offended by the term mechanic aren't really technicians and usually resort to the parts cannon

[@draconianways3130]

Lol. Many years ago, the only thing that mattered was could you fix something properly. I've seen many a textbook technician who could not fix things. Had no practical experience. So many comebacks it was ridiculous. ASE does not mean you are qualified. Simply that you passed a test. I know relatives who cannot read , nor write. But can repair anything.

[@Shadowboy34-ve5ky]

I can relate

[@dustincamp6990]

I work on hvac systems that have 4 cylinder engines. So both?

[@vinisuichi1243]

Man, I'm brazilian and I have an interest in cars, I have some money saved, do you think I should pay for an automotive mechanics course (an in-person/classroom course) or buy an old car to work on small deliveries services? Those two options doesn't leave my mind, but I have money just for one of them 🤔 Sorry for my bad english

[@rmedal4594]

A lot of Jokes here but as an Advisor ,you'll know when you put your parts swap mechanic on something vs when you get your ASE tech to repair the car.

[@ChayaChakrabarti]

Cool!!

[@k_h_nobody]

My mechanic says the difference between a technician and a mechanic is that a technician only replaced the parts and a mechanic can find a way to make do with what they have.

[@matthewmorgan582]

You can always tell a good mechanic by how terrible their car looks. If it looks like it came out of a junkyard you know they're a good mechanic because they kept it running.

[@DariusJones05]

@@matthewmorgan582 but I don’t want a junkyard car…lmao why not just fix or replace what’s broken?

[@k_h_nobody]

My mechanics car is 17 years old with 216,000 original miles.

[@matthewmorgan582]

@@DariusJones05 That's exactly my point. They just fix what breaks on them and the thing will have 350k miles on it even though it looks rusty and there's no clear coat left the back windows don't go down and the horn doesn't work it still runs. That's why it looks like a junkyard car.

[@k_h_nobody]

@@matthewmorgan582 my mechanics car looks nothing like that. In fact it looks as good as most cars do by the time they hit 50,000. And yes, the horn works.

[@woke72]

Diore de- shey

[@acethemc6633]

We’re mechanics in New York, no exception

[@sherylbeasley4938]

Deordashay,so you keep the toilets stocked with scented brownie film.

[@doorjam8793]

I just say I'm a diesel tech

[@eliezerramosjr1017]

They are in many peoples eyes including mine a mechanic is technically a parts changer amd a technician is who can diagnose electrical and mechanical so there is a big difference. Many mechanics out there can’t do simple troubleshooting and that’s why we get a bad rap for the bad apples.

[@bazjones8075]

A technician is someone who can only diagnose a problem with a scantool. A mechanic can use basic testing equipment with skills and experience along with common sense to identify the problem and repair the component and the cause.

[@bullitthead7853]

@@bazjones8075 I'd say an electrical diagnostic technician's main tools are a scan tool, DVOM, oscilloscope and a low current inductive ammeter. Being able to understand the scan tool data well enough to effectively diagnose with it is indeed a skill in itself though. Same can be said for the DVOM, oscilloscope and inductive ammeter as well.

[@beasyphone]

You're smoking hot , and funny? Am I with space Jesus? I was working on my truck in the mud earlier with a 20yr old leaning sears jack...yeah, pretty sure I'm dead

[@haroldralston685]

So you change tires until you get bored of that job right?

[@haroldralston685]

Ima bet you don’t work in the automotive field anymore but you still think your 2 month stint makes you a mechanic and you know everything

[@hanzgrueber145]

Felt. My title is Certified Technician 🤦‍♂️

[@knightfall7534]

Yeh expect this only really works for certain types of technicians, related to common trades. I don’t an automation technician is really called anything else, or a mechanical engineering technician for that matter

[@brownmuta7537]

I mean yeah but also most techs I know dont really know much about cars, just know how to hook the computer up to the cars CPU, have it diagnose the problem for them, and order the parts. Then most mechanics I know, knows how every aspect of the car works, knows a few tests you can do to check the issue and fixes the issue.

[@joe1273]

The scan tool does not diagnose an issue with the car. A good technician will use that information to diagnose the issue. For instance code is MAF frequency low, mechanics throws multiple maf sensors at it. A technician would look at the readings and say if its a ford look at the calculated BARO reading seeing if its low. Then doing a back pressure test to find out the catalytic converter is clogged causing the low reading from the maf due to the engine not being able to read properly.

[@brownmuta7537]

@@joe1273 okay but splitting hairs here. Were kinda just saying the mechanic just sees a reading and throws parts at it. A tech sees the reading and does another series of readings or tests and finds the solution. But that's still the same thing I was saying, hook it up to the cpu, read the code, check what the code means by looking up the make of the car or just it being a standard code. Like I'm saying a good mechanic is someone that's been around cars for years (probably not new ones considering you replace one part and have to wipe the cpu for the thing to run half the time) but based on their knowledge of cars finds the issue and fixes it. Not hooking it to a machine that gives you error codes for what's wrong and then just heading down the line of tests to figure out what's wrong.

[@chrisanderson6791]

The reason why they say automotive technician is because cars now have complex electrical and computer systems that need repair and maintenance. A mechanic in the old days was almost all mechanical

[@dantayescott4072]

Bruh😂

[@jhangirahmed3433]

I am also macanic

[@Bimmersheck]

I consider myself a technician.

[@Mohdzn]

FaZe banks?

[@djdiheheidifhdhdje261]

And I am a janitorial engineer

[@jasonpocaro2730]

I have not 1, but 3 college education(s). I am a 100% technology driven Technician. Car needs to pass emissions test, won't start, won't stop or "makes this noise"? I am on it, if you can afford it, it will be fixed. You want a "pad slap" or a "tune up" take it to a mechanic. I'll still be here at my shop when you need it fixed "properly". Pay me now, or pay me (more) later, to repair it "the right way". Tech niece ion 🕵 NOT Mick an Nick LoL 😉

[@thedragon-mq8lk]

accuracy?