Kayteg1 wrote:
... I am old-school mechanic and for me "auto technician" is a guy who works on keyboard and needs VIN to tell M6x20 from M8 x30 bolts.
When was last time you have seen technician rebuilding water pump, or starter?
Even replacing $10-20 alternator brushes becomes a problem as all technicians will force you to spend $500-1000 for new alternator.
You and I went to the same school on this subject. I think in times past, an "auto technician" would be referred to as a helper or maybe an apprentice.
Wayne