An auto mechanic[1] is a mechanic who services and repairs automobiles, sometimes specializing in one or more automobile brands or sometimes working with any brand. In fixing cars, their main role is to diagnose and repair the problem accurately and quickly. Seasoned auto repair shops start with a (Digital) Inspection to determine the vehicle conditions, independent of the customers concern. Based on the concern, the inspection results and preventative maintenance needs, the mechanic/technician returns the findings to the service advisor who then gets approval for any or all of the proposed work. The approved work will be assigned to the mechanic on a work order. Their work may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies. Basic vehicle maintenance is a fundamental part of a mechanic's work in modern industrialized countries, while in others they are only consulted when a vehicle is already showing signs of malfunction.@automechanicaltips
Have an old 1988 f 150 419,000 on it runs like show room new . Change oil before every long high speed run and when I got back .changed every 3500 miles. I think that’s the secret to long life “ on the old ones anyway “
All new vehicles are designed to fail after warrenty is over. And so have to take it to them to get fixed. They designed is to be a serious pain for mechanics so they will send to dealers. that way they screw the buyer when they buy. The buyer when it breaks down. Any mechanics that work on it. The buyer to fix it. The buyer gets screwed a lot!!!! I will stay with older ones i can fix myself.
I wish they just build our Trucks to last like they use too. I take my 75 F-250 4X4 4 speed with mule gear 4:10 posti front & back Highboy any day of the week even if that 390 only gets like 8 to 11 MPG . Truck breaks rubber in all 4 gears to this day. Now that’s a truck.
Back in the early 90s my brother bought a used 86 F150,300 straight six,5 spd bang box,2 wheel drive. It had engine noise at 93k miles,which I diagnosed correctly as rod bearings. So after my 2 ND shift mechanic job was over ,I pulled brothers truck into shop ,pulled an all nighter and replaced all rod and main bearings,which were all down to copper. When my brother finally sold that truck a decade later,it had 350k miles on it and still running! Never did anything else to truck besides normal maintenance.