Do you have to go to college to be a auto mechanic?

Answer 1

No but it is a good idea to at least go to a trade school. Most jr colleges offer mechanics courses, in gas or diesel. Vehicles today are very high tech and on the job training is quite rare now. Besides, you would not like the pay if there was.

Answer 2

You don't have to have a college degree to be a mechanic. But to get any good work like at a car dealership or a mechanic shop, most will require that you get your certification A.S.E. or more specified like Ford Master Tech, or GM Certified Mechanic. So in short, yes you will need some training and or certification to get a good mechanic job.

Answer 3

It depends on what types of mechanic. A mechanic does more things than what you think. Some one who for example works on energy efficient things like windmills spend 4 years in college usually to get a masters. hope this answers your question!

Answer 4

You do not need a college degree to be a mechanic. However, in today's market and advanced technology, it would be to your advantage to pursue an associates degree in automotive technology. There are community colleges that now offer this degree.

Answer 5

Degrees are far to theoretical to be applied directly to the problem of auto repairs. Most car mechanics learn through on-the-job training such as apprenticeships.

Answer 6

No, but these days you may not be hired if you don't have successful schooling in a trade school, and perhaps factory training by a car company.

Answer 7

yep