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Sutherland Shire Car Mechanics Business Directory and Community Guide |
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Motor Mechanic "Automotive Engineering" is a branch of Vehicle engineering, incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety engineer as applied to the design, manufacture and operation of automobiles, buses and trucks and their respective engineering subsystems. An auto mechanic or motor mechanic is a mechanic who specialises in automobile maintenance, repair, and sometimes modification. A mechanic may be knowledgeable in working on all parts of a variety of car makes or may specialize either in a specific area or in a specific make of car. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. They often have to quote prices for their customers before commencing work or after partial disassembly for inspection. The mechanic uses both electronic means of gathering data as well as their hands, ears, eyes and nose. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies. An apprentice works under one or more qualified mechanics for a period of 4 years. During that time, they attend a TAFE (Technical and Further Education) college one day per week for three years. In some states, mechanics are required to be trade qualified and hold a tradesman's certificate in order to work as a mechanic and the workshop in which they work is required to have a workshop licence. In other states, no such licensing is required. |
