23, leaving the Army, and trying to build a life around cars—where do I even start?
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Impressive-Usual-451@reddit
Find a profession that pays well . Buy cars as a bonus for kicking ass in your profession. I spent 40 years in the insurance industry. Glamorous right? I have four cars and love my life.
SirLoremIpsum@reddit
You gotta pick some area.
What do you like about cars???
Cars is super broad.
Racing? Driving or building or wrenching?
Designing? Selling?
Wrenching and fixing others cars?
Building your own for customers, for YouTube, for SEMA?
Automotive journalism? Review, interview, report.
Detailing?
The life of a mechanic is vastly different to an automotive engineer designing parts. The foot in the door is vastly different for all those things I said too. One requires University, the othehr trade school. Others you can just start - buy some products and get detailing. Journalism or photography may require school in some cases but you can often start on your own.
Joining a racing team can often be just showing up - coupled with one of those other career paths and you can be involved.
You need to say what you like about cars.
Alriar_@reddit (OP)
I meant to include this in my original post, but I missed it when finalizing my draft.
I have a deep passion for driving and hit the road as often as possible; in the past, I even did a fair amount of karting to sharpen my skills. While I’m relatively familiar with 'wrenching' on vehicles, I’ve recently expanded my hobby by learning how to design and 3D print custom models for both my car and my friends' cars using Fusion 360.
Ultimately, I love working on cars and am constantly trying to learn more so I can eventually build them exactly to my own specifications. While this is still somewhat vague, I'm still exploring my options within the automotive industry.
I genuinely appreciate you taking time to write this up for me.
crispychicken49@reddit
Honestly dude I would personally go into some form of Engineering.
Your interests align fairly similarly to mine. I love the design aspect and also tracking and making my cars more fun, comfortable, better, etc. I don't mind wrenching particularly and it is immense fun getting a huge project finished up.
I went into Mechanical Engineering for a couple reasons. The salaries are typically high enough and stable enough that you can on the high side of comfortable. Plus with clubs and classes I can learn the basics around a lot of the design work to leverage for designing my own parts, or at least knowing what questions to ask to get there. Experience with design tools like CAD and FEA as well as engineering drawings to send to machine shops. I worked in FSAE (formula car design, most schools have them) which taught me how to test and validate aerodynamic parts and calculate suspension setups.
Now I work at a job unrelated to cars (so I don't burn out, used to do mechanic work in college). I earn enough to have a daily and some projects. I can go to the track and compete in low level competitions testing myself as a driver and designer. The only downside is I have far more individual projects than time, but at least I don't work overtime.
Being a mechanic is an option, but almost ten years ago I watched as the work dried up and most independent shops closed or got swallowed up by the really big boys. With EV's that require far less maintenance, especially of the money making type, that is the way of the industry.
My advice, go to school for some type of engineering degree that interests you. Do clubs that can relate to cars or your passions towards cars. Get a good job unrelated to cars so you can put your passion as you see fit, save for retirement, and don't forget to enjoy your passion. Good luck!
Agent_Giraffe@reddit
Another option is to go into engineering but go for a job that makes more money so he can enjoy wrenching as a hobby. Once your “hobby” becomes a “job”… it is not enjoyable anymore. Plus the auto industry salaries are low compared to other areas, and you have the chance of being laid off every few years it seems.
glazeddonut58@reddit
Completely agree, my previous job was a dream job/company, but eventually became less interesting and the salary/career progression was lacking. I moved industries and am making significantly more money and climbed up the career ladder. I do consulting for a few aftermarket automotive companies and fabricators and it keeps me involved in what I'm passionate about.
Some of the bigger automotive companies pay better, but you become so focused on a small subsystem that you almost forget that you're at an automotive company sometimes.
Intel_Oil@reddit
I made that exact choice, well, IT because I thought it would give me the financial freedom to enjoy cars as a hobby. Looking back, I wouldn’t recommend it. I actually wish I had pursued the car mechanic apprenticeship I was offered.
While I did have an interest in IT, cars have always been my real passion. Now I’m stuck in a day job I rarely enjoy, just to have the occasional chance each week to spend time on what I truly love.
I could also, by now, opened up a small Dealership with two friends, so i'm basically squidward in the spongebob meme, seeing my friends run around their Lot.
Agent_Giraffe@reddit
I don’t regret it lol, I’m able to save more money and still be involved in the car community where I live. Picked up photography as well and work with locals and sometimes professional racing. It really scratches the itch.
snic2345@reddit
I graduated college last year in engineering and got a base offer of 90k at a automotive manufacturer
Agent_Giraffe@reddit
Yea I also know people who graduated into the automotive field for $65k.
snic2345@reddit
Oof
glazeddonut58@reddit
I'd suggest engineering in that case. I'm a mechanical engineer, on my 3rd job since graduating in a non-automotive field. I was working at a company focused on off-road/desert racing, but the career progression and salary were lacking since it was such a niche company/industry. I see job postings for Ford, Rivian, and other large automotive companies, but you're typically so focused on a small subsystem that it doesn't scratch the itch for me.
I made connections though and now do consulting for a few aftermarket off-road companies and fabricators. It's awesome because I have a great career, but also get to spend time working on my passion. Consulting work isn't something that's easy to find though, it's all come from connections I've made over time.
Munjal1@reddit
Go to a 4 year Engineering school for MechE and try to graduate early. I believe that the Army should cover your tuition.
partumvir@reddit
Question: would you say your talents in navigation and forward operation would make you enjoy rally racing?
mulletstation@reddit
Yeah you gotta narrow it down
Like Tables
Barry_NJ@reddit
Solid reply👍
Gearz32@reddit
You sound like me at your age. Two suggestions, a) consider aerospace engineering - it's not as daunting as it sounds and you have the aptitude for it, and aircraft are like race cars except if you can leave the stressful stuff at work and enjoy cars. B) try autocrossing - you'll find car people there and it requires driving skill (challenge), car preparation/wrenching and is about as low cost and risk as it gets.
p00trulz@reddit
Sounds like you’re still trying to figure out how you want to be involved. Take advantage of the skills bridge program for separating Soldiers. Try to find something with an automotive company that will let you get a broad experience of the different paths.
Big-Energy-3363@reddit
Go to college! Get a good degree
StyofoamSword@reddit
Ok so I'm currently sitting at my desk at an automaker so I'll give some advice based on what I've seen.
Id recommend going to college for engineering of some kind, you're in the army, part of your compensation is that you can have a degree paid for and engineering is a degree that pays well. Within a company itself plenty of different areas you could work with different experiences, and if you decide down the road you want cars just as a passion and not a job, engineering can apply to a lot of other industries.
Additionally, I'd look at going to a school where you relatively nearby an automaker or auto supplier has facilities so that you can try to get a summer internship. That will help get you experience, and will really help get a job. For example off the top of my head, obviously the Detroit area, but Honda has stuff in Ohio, Toyota in Kentucky, and Nissan & VW in Tennessee, plus toms of other facilities. I know toms of people here whose internship was their foot in the door.
Additionally it's hard work but tons of people in my dept started on the assembly line and worked their way up over time.
For my own personal experience, I'm actually not that into cars and kinda fell into this job. Friend of mine got a job with a contractor and recommended me, and after a few years I got directly hired.
Feel free to ask me other specific questions, I'm typing this before my coffee has fully hit me.
ToeBeanCounter@reddit
bro 23 is not late at all, trust me. most people in this industry didn't really figure it out till their mid 20s or later. and honestly being ex-military is a huge leg up — shop owners love hiring vets cause you actually show up on time and don't quit when stuff gets hard lol.
scott257@reddit
Study and learn about electric vehicles. Learn the future, not the past.
MRDR1NL@reddit
I took my car to a guy who only works on MB SLKs. He knows everything about them and has all the parts. He makes a decent living off being a niche expert.
Another guy only did wheels. Just swapping them. Very simple, but business was booming. All he needed was a torque wrench and a garage box.
My point is that niche gaps in the market need to be filled by small businesses. It sounds perfect for you, as long as you can find your niche. You can even work your 3d modeling into it.
CasualRickRoll@reddit
Where are you located? The cheat code option seems to be find someone with a thriving automotive YouTube channel and beg to join their squad.
Alriar_@reddit (OP)
I'm located near Fort Campbell, on the border between Kentucky and Tennessee. While I've seen some people recommend using YouTube, I haven't heard much about success stories with that approach. However, I guess that's pretty typical of this career field.
CasualRickRoll@reddit
There are a bunch of rednecks in that part of the country with four wheel drive channels who might need a fabricator, video editor, or other type of employee. BleepinJeep comes to mind. Never hurts to give them a call.
sigurd197@reddit
Start with something practical but quick. A v6 can be pretty powerful these days. If you’re going to see snow, awd is a good idea Rwd is not unless you’re willing to dole out money for studded snow tires or you can park it in inclement weather conditions
RedditDon3@reddit
So you live your life 1/4 mile at a time? Nothing else matters, not the peeps 95 the mortgage etc
IronSlanginRed@reddit
Well.. if you're bright enough to do it, use your GI to get into industrial engineering. The tools and skillset will overlap with your car hobby, and you won't ruin your love of cars either wrenching on them like a mechanic or designing the a/c vent for 3 months like an automotive engineer does. Plus you'll get paid more and be able to afford cooler cars.
SwissMargiela@reddit
Become a diesel mechanic. They make decent money
savageotter@reddit
I would use your background look at defence contractors. There are plenty in the vehicle segment.
Chrodesk@reddit
racing? no. Not unless you failed to mention a wealthy uncle.
you can be a mechanic... not sure itll be the life you dream of. wrenching turns into work when it stops being a choice and becomes an obligation. But theres a huge demand for mechanics and does not require a degree. Money is... meh.
you could work in an auto factory. Money can be decent, but honestly, you may as well be assembly washing machines. other than seeing a vague shape of a car, youre assembling a widget.
Last option, engineering. but this is hard. You'd need to get into a top engineering university. like top 25 or dont even bother. Not sure if you had a decent GPA in HS or could ace an SAT.
AllGravyNoBiscuits@reddit
I’m gonna tag onto this comment. I agree with some points but not others.
First off, be careful of turning passion into work. The automotive industry is a numbers game. Cars sell or they don’t, and they will impact your direct job when they dont. You may lose the passion and respect in one turnover.
Here’s the thing, you’re disciplined. Go get an engineering degree in something you can find palpable and work your ass off to get the box done and get the degree and try to land any internships in between. You were in the military for six years, don’t discount this. You are disciplined more-so than most citizens. Nearly every large company offers vet-led internship and job acceleration programs. Even if you’re not at a top engineering school or a getting the best grades, a company will give you an option in.
You don’t have to think about your degree as: “I’m going to learn mechanical engineering and work on high horsepower engines”, the reality is you will land somewhere in a big automotive beast and then it’s on you to figure out what you want to do and what drives your passion in your career. Or you don’t land in any automotive company but no one can take your engineering degree away and you’ll find a home somewhere else.
Feel free to DM me but the people that I know that race cars and are able to live the life every r/cars enthusiast wants, sustainably, does it as a hobby and appreciates the stability and income first.
bandi53@reddit
I cannot emphasize how accurate this is. I’ve been a car enthusiast my whole life, and just recently got out of the automotive technician trade (after nearly 25 years). It’s a brutal trade, its stressful and it’s bad for your health in just about every possible way (including mental health). I did some cool stuff with that career including becoming the crew chief for a professional racing team, but I’m sure it’s taken years off of my life.
Getting out was the best thing I ever did. Cars are a hobby again, and I have a VERY nice collection of tools to work on my own stuff!
AdventurousFox9651@reddit
You don't really need to get into a top university to get into automotive engineering. Half the colleges in southeast Michigan basically have pipelines into the big three. Not to mention the huge amount of suppliers.
It helps a bit to be from a good school, you do get a bit more leeway when picking a first job. But people with a plan are usually able to get to their job of choice within a few years.
aerostatic9000@reddit
To hitchhike, engineering also highly depends on where you get placed. A lot of engineering at an OEM is boring as shit (switchgear engineer, infotainment validation, etc).
If you like driving, go work in functional integration or vehicle validation. These roles often require you to drive different vehicles as part of your routine work and are fun as shit (source, used to work in ADAS functional integration at an OEM).
MarcusAurelius0@reddit
Get really good at mig and tig welding aluminum, performance shops need this kind of work done on the regular for many things.
nopester24@reddit
hey man life's just getting started so dont sweat it. BUT, that being said, theres a LOT of work to do. First be specific. saying "work around cars" is too generic. wanna wok at a car dealership? they work around cars but 95% of them dont know a fucking thing about cars. they're just salesmen. you can always get a job at Jiffy Lube and work around cars doing oil changes and small service. Its not a bad gig im just saying you need to really get your goals set clearly.
Unless you're some race driving prodigy, its a bit too late for that. however you could be on a race team on the support / engineering side. BUT you better have the skills to get there cuz its ultra competitive and theres no room for amateurs.
So that naturally leads to your experience with mechanics. You can get a technical education at UTI , SAM Tech, Lincoln Tech, or one of those types of mechanics / technical specialist schools. 1 - 2 year program to get certified but they do open a lot of doors for you and its easier to get connected into the industry that way.
You can always go to a reputable auto service / performance shop in your area and just take a job and say "i wanna learn this trade and move up in it. show me how" and you work your way up from the bottom but you can get great experience and get plugged in.
going the service route, you can use your skills as a mobile mechanic or even start a car detailing company.
if you wanna go the engineering route, you need a solid 4 year school for that and need to get plugged into the industry ASAP.,. Check out the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and get connected thru their events / training courses.
if you're more on the social side of things, car photography is a sweet gig. you gotta start slow but then build your portfolio, improve your skills, and post post post. grow your following and then go from there.
anyway juts some high level options. all of these require research, time, and effort. some are very difficult to get into, so more credentials and even more experience is crucial. some are pretty easy. good luck!
detroit_testarossa@reddit
I was a tanker in the army, mechanical engineering degree. Got out and got a job in the defense industry working on army ground vehicles. I highly suggest this route to any prior service person. Defense companies love hiring prior service. GI Bill pays for school and you get BAH. Its something you earned, so use it to set yourself up. There's plenty of engineering schools here in michigan that are pipelines to the auto industry. The car culture is very strong too. Tons of things to explore in any capacity.
AdventurousFox9651@reddit
This is the way, get the mech e degree and you'll be set for a wide range of vehicle industries. California is another good spot for defense and vehicle engineering.
aaffpp@reddit
Keep in mind EVs are the future...
offroadadv@reddit
I bought and sold cars as an E-4 while living on base in San Antonio. There were always bulletin board ads for cars that GI's were selling before their transfers/deployments. I would offer an amount for sports cars I liked, with enough room to make a profit in re-sale.
As the days neared for the owner to leave, they would accept my price, and I would then look for buyers among those returning from deployment/transfers, etc. I used the same bulletin boards as those I found ads on. These were the days before Craigslist.
I made enough money to assemble a few really nice sports cars, which I sold off upon leaving the military, so that I could buy a home with my new bride. Perhaps a strategy like that would be a means of dipping your toes into the waters of car flipping. It was a lot of fun for me because I was able to drive a wonderful selection of 60's era sports cars. Good luck with your post-service future. I hope it all goes well.
rg25@reddit
Use GI bill to get through undergrad and Med school. Then use your disposable income on cars.
jrileyy229@reddit
Don't you have access to basically "free" whatever you want to do from the GI bill?
Go to automotive engineering school. Or even a trade school. Seems silly to waste that incredible opportunity to get a 100k dollar expertise/education for free.
National_Anybody8081@reddit
I loved working on cars until i started working on them as a job. Killed the passion i had for my own project cars.
If you really want to be a mechanic start at a firestone or local shop. You will get the basics knowledge ( seems like you already do) and work your way up the latter. Shops love showing that the technicians are ASE certified and wont pay you well unless you have some ,so, be ready to hit the books! Stick with it and eventually go to a reputable dealer.
Being a mechanic opens up alot of doors just for the fact that you know how to use hand tools. Lots of opportunities in electrical, engineering, hvac , plumbing etc. i started off as a mechanic learned a little about electronics became a electro mechanical technician and now workin engineering. Its fun i get to use my mechanical/electronic skills and do a quarter of the work as a mechanic. I also went to some night classes to learned some drafting and design which lead me to run our 3d printing department at my job.
It all started from just being a parts replacer (mechanic).
xdrift0rx@reddit
How did you build the confidence to jump into that career field? I have a friend who knows I was building my own engines, wiring and tuning my own EFI - and said I would be perfect troubleshooting large electrical motors in his field. I was hesitant because it was unknown territory to me and I couldn't directly correlate the automotive knowledge to that field. I passed up a 6 fig position simply because I was afraid to fail at it.
National_Anybody8081@reddit
If you knowhow to read schematics and have knowledge in electricity like single phase or three phase , AC and DC you can pretty much apply that to any job. having people that are helpful and willing to teach is a big plus something i know in the automotive world is hard to find.
jt2ou@reddit
Some options that haven't been mentioned are:
NASCAR Mechanic and Motorsports Training at UTI Mooresville
https://www.uti.edu/programs/automotive/specialized-training/nascar
Motorsports Engineering School in Charlotte
https://motorsports.charlotte.edu
And then I found this, for Formula 1 careers, explaining the different engineering degrees that can help you get into that circuit:
https://formulacareers.com/fcblog/how-to-become-a-formula-1-engineer/
Totchototchoman@reddit
Hey OP, former auto technician here.
I worked on cars for about 8 years, 2006-2014. I mainly worked in dealerships but I also restored Porsches at one point my career.
By the time I hit 30 I could tell my joints were aging and I made a career change into IT and a desk job. I got lucky with my timing; I couldn’t make that change now. The stakes are too high and AI is looming over every aspect of my work life, whether I like it or not.
My advice to you is to hit up some of the military subreddits on here and see what other vets have done. There are some great resources available to you, including education, as you know - but you may also find some vet-owned company recommendations, too!
fredflintstone7@reddit
gasoline or battery?
Beginning_Cream498@reddit
Become a mechanic
PinkishOcean430@reddit
Be a trucker and go do contract work over seas. Kind get to do both then, makes good money too.
Gcs1110@reddit
Miata is always the answer
HURCANADA@reddit
Realistically how many dudes from the army are going to drop their ego and hop in a Miata lol
Razetony@reddit
Considering what I see at my local dealership, it's all older guys looking at miatas. And maybe a college girl. That's it.
ThatAintRiight@reddit
Miata w/ V8 engine swap?
Csharp27@reddit
I second Miata.
bindermichi@reddit
Training as a mechanic?
bananaland420@reddit
What exactly do you want to do?
I know a Porsche mechanic that does very well. Besides working for a dealer side jobs are extremely lucrative as well because, well rich people pay. They also like to play and he gets hired for track days as well help prep and maintain customer cars. Even private shops will hire him due to him having training on the newest model.
All this to say get into the business of high end cars. There is a lot more opportunity there and money to be made vs slubbing away at the local Honda or Ford dealer for example.
wwatermeloon@reddit
if you're good at math, use your gi bill to get an engineering degree and join your schools fsae club if it has one
FrequentEater@reddit
All I wanted to do growing up was to work on race cars and hot rods. When I was about your age I got my start by showing up at a shop and asking for a job….any job. I made shit money for a few years but I was in heaven. Now 30 plus years later I’m still doing it make good money and get to do what I love every day. If you’re willing to learn, the hot rod/custom car business is booming and shops are hiring everywhere. It may be difficult to get your foot in the door but don’t give up.
ztcsdtx@reddit
Things are going to change a lot in the next 10 years. It sounds like you should get into CAD engineering. You're still young enough to get a degree, and everything is going to be design level soon. Humans won't "work" on cars, robots will. Humans will still design and engineer cars, though. Then take the money from your job and keep a personal SCCA race car running and compete! Design boring SUVs during the week, then race an exciting 2-seater on weekends!
FingerPuzzleheaded81@reddit
There is a saying about racing. How do you make a small fortune in racing? By starting with a large one. Racing isn’t cheap and not a place to go to make money. If you want to be a driver at a top tier level, you too late already.
As long as you good with math and physics concepts, you can get into engineering. There are plenty of places on the engineering side to get into. From design to spec writing to tests. It’s a huge area to go. The politics of it can get old but the technical work is always fun. I was in the engineering side for about 10 years. I do miss the technical side of it. The depth of the engineering field is pretty crazy. It would be hard to go wrong with engineering
DeepsCL9@reddit
When I was 23, I realized my life was not becoming what I had hoped. I had strayed far away from my roots and interests. I was a lifelong car guy stuck in a low-level engineering job. I pushed myself to start taking night classes at the local state school for mechanical engineering (in my case, it was for a Masters).
The state college ended up being exactly what I needed. I excelled in every class, got to choose what research area I wanted to do, and also immediately joined the school's rather successful FSAE (Formula SAE) team. I spent two years doing this program, became a subsystem captain in the FSAE team, and traveled as far as Germany for competition.
Soon after graduation, I got a job at one of the US Big3 automakers (I can't divulge who, privacy reasons). It ended up being the right track for me. Obviously, what you decide to do may be different; but finding something you're passionate about is the first step. The next step will be figuring out how to live off of said passion.
SizeableFowl@reddit
If you are looking to get into a trade, I’d strongly recommend welding. If you can get a few certifications you can practically name your price if you open up a mobile welding service. Maybe exploring the open road in a service truck isn’t what you had in mind, but it would absolutely finance your ability to do the same thing in a performance car on your free time.
Odd-Night-199@reddit
learn Fusion and get a 3d printer. You can make non-functional car part prototypes. Im not saying there is any money in that but at your phase, that might be a high-roi hobby that will teach you about a lot of the constraints in what goes into anything car related. Heat, strength, vibration, basic engineering concepts. It's a great starting point.
costafilh0@reddit
Car events.
Chev_hell@reddit
What about using your GI bill for a school like wyotech?
AWill33@reddit
Start with property not cars.
onetwentytwo_1-8@reddit
Build something cool.
Record how to service videos on your youtube channel
Offer minor mobile services (oil change, brakes, etc.)
Tech school could be good if you take advantage of the networking. Build a solid team of friends and collaborate on projects.
International-Pop296@reddit
I'm going to go ahead and say unless you want to be a specialist i.e. tuner, pit crew, or something like that don't build a career out of it don't go work in a shop or sell cars its a good way to kill a passion. I'd suggest building a career out of maybe what you have being soar there's a good chance you are a pilot or maintainer or maybe crew chief. Those can probably be applied in the civilian world or even potentially a contractor. Point is use the skills you have or get a degree in what is profitable. And spend your free time enjoying your passion your way. Just my 2 cents though. Take the path you choose and don't live with regrets
Shmokesshweed@reddit
This.
Passion is for hobbies. Find something you're good at and that makes you a very good amount of money.
Selling cars or fixing them at a dealer where your customers, dealers, and manufacturers all dislike you while paying you like trash isn't a worthwhile investment.
International-Pop296@reddit
Exactly I speak from experience spent time in a shop then as a driver and grew to hate cars and anything to do with them and just recently found that love again after getting a job making big dirt into little dirt at a mine.
mikeycp253@reddit
As a mechanic I cannot personally recommend being an auto mechanic. Not worth the money, stress, or physical toll.
Heavy duty, industrial, or fleet work is another story but you probably won’t get hired without a degree or prior experience. And you won’t be working on cars (which is a good thing but not what you’re asking about).
Admirable_Chipington@reddit
Not to dissuade you from pursuing a career in cars, maybe something mechanical? If you enjoyed being around helicopters, possibly pursuing a career as an aircraft mechanic might interest you. You already have a clearance so that would be helpful in getting a contracting job. Aircraft mechs stay a little cleaner, and pay is a little better than automotive. School is 18-24 months and you can use your GI bill. Just a thought. Be able to peruse fun parts of cars without having be a job.
gimpwiz@reddit
Absolutely and definitely do work for other people instead of yourself. Eg, restore other people's cars, don't buy cars to restore and flip. Race other people's cars, don't build and race cars. Etc. Run your own business if you like when you understand how but make sure you're selling a service.
Obviously there are exceptions to this, but in general, working on other people's cars is way the hell less risky. You can put 199k into a car and it sells for 70k. Or you can put $109k of someone else's money into restoring their car and get regular draws from them.
Alriar_@reddit (OP)
Thank you for the input. Definitely writing this down.
nacho257@reddit
You’re clearly ambitious (SOAR is a unit that’s responsible for providing helicopter support to special forces) -you don’t to an elite level in the army on accident
What about selling cars? Long hours but if you’re in a major metro very high pay ceiling. Can move into management relatively easily if you have drive, no degree needed.
I’m a leader in an auto group, spend my 12 hour days dealing with shit centered around cars yet it doesn’t diminish the passion at all. Sold cars for 5 years- made great money (after the first year) and I’ve got some incredible stories
CorrectCombination11@reddit
Car people sucks at selling appliances.
HIGHdrogen@reddit
Learn to diagnose and repair electrified vehicles and you’ll do very well.
alltheducks222@reddit
Why not RAEME? Trade school no good for you?
Upset_Fondant4470@reddit
You need to narrow down what you actually want to do with cars and you’re the only one who will know the answer to that. Once you answer that question you can determine what to do next.
Windows-XP-Home-NEW@reddit
This is a question you’d also want to ask in r/justrolledintotheshop OP. I feel the same way tbh.
Hnry_Dvd_Thr_Awy@reddit
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