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Several factors are in effect to determine how much you can make as an automotive mechanic. First is always "qualifications". As with any job the more you know and are willing to learn the more you will make. It also depends on whether you work for a dealership, privately owned shop or are a freelance mechanic. Dealership mechanics work on commission and have a steady flow so they tend to have more cash available. The thing that puts most mechanics in debt is their expenses. You are usually required to have your own tools and mechanics have a fatal weakness for tools. You can buy quality tools from Sears, Lowes, Home Depot and so on or you can buy Snap On or Mac tools for a little more money. If you get what you need and don't fall into the trap of buying tools you may never use you'll be OK. But, like I said, it can be fatal. If you go to any mechanics tool box, open it up and search for a 10mm combination wrench you will likely find at least six of them in that box plus an extra small box with one or two more. Man only has two hands so why would he need that many of the same size? If you can avoid that pitfall, like any business, watch your expenses, you can make a good living as a mechanic.
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How much do auto mechanic get paid?
to much a hole
How much do auto mechanics get paid a year?
The average yearly salary for an auto mechanic is $36,000. The range of salary varies depending on experience and place of employment.
How much do you get paid for being a mechanic?
Not nearly as much as the garage that employs the mechanic.
How much do a mechanic get paid?
$23/h
How much does an apprentice mechanic get paid?
$12 - $18
How much do you get paid by working at a auto body?
i get paid $3000
Does an apprentice auto mechanic on flat rate earn journeyman wage?
No, you get paid for the hours you stub, nothing more.
Can an auto mechanic keep your car until you have paid for the work that was done?
Yes. And, he can charge you storage and late payment fees on top of it.
How much does an auto mechanic make an hour?
Depends on experience and how they're paid. Often, mechanics will be paid by the flag hour - they'll be paid for the time projected for the work they do, rather than how long they actually do it. For an experienced mechanic who can finish, for example, 20 flag hours of work in 8 hours, it's for the better. For an inexperienced mechanic, who might take four hours to complete a job flagged at two hours, it's not to their benefit, as they're basically being paid for two of those four hours.
How much do you get paid to be a mechanic?
Apprentices get paid 20,000 a year for their first year and it goes up slowly until they're fully qualified. A qualified mechanic gets anything from 50 upwards.
How much does a mechanic get paid per hour?
anywhere from 20 to 32 dollars an hour.
Can a mechanic hold my car if its paid in full?
If you haven't paid for the work done to it, they can place a mechanic's lien on it.
