what is the difference between an auto technician and auto mechanic?

Posted by admin on March 9, 2010

is there a difference or not any at all? and what is better who gets paid more, i no for a fact alot of auto mechanics work alot and are underpaid, whos more likely to get a job with good salary etc. plz help me with this question

An auto technician knows what there doing and can do it all and professionally.
A mechanic can install brakes and water pumps and leave greasy thumb prints on the dashboard.

A technician can update a vehicles computer system with a lap-top and know how it works and why.
A mechanic can almost put the spare tire back in your car the way it came from the factory.

A technician "fixes" your problem.
A mechanic get’s you by for $50 bucks.

A technician go’s in and researches the problem and finds it then fixes it right and knows where the fix took place and how they found it.
A mechanic merely suggest’s trying a fuel filter…..every time.

A technician only works for people who also take pride in there work and offers an honest professional business.
A mechanic takes bribes for illegal inspections and cut’s there boss in on it.

A grease monkey will always give a thumbs down.

I hope this helps.

  1. Love The Beast Falcon XB GT Said,

    An auto technician knows what there doing and can do it all and professionally.
    A mechanic can install brakes and water pumps and leave greasy thumb prints on the dashboard.

    A technician can update a vehicles computer system with a lap-top and know how it works and why.
    A mechanic can almost put the spare tire back in your car the way it came from the factory.

    A technician "fixes" your problem.
    A mechanic get’s you by for $50 bucks.

    A technician go’s in and researches the problem and finds it then fixes it right and knows where the fix took place and how they found it.
    A mechanic merely suggest’s trying a fuel filter…..every time.

    A technician only works for people who also take pride in there work and offers an honest professional business.
    A mechanic takes bribes for illegal inspections and cut’s there boss in on it.

    A grease monkey will always give a thumbs down.

    I hope this helps.
    References :
    ASE Master Auto Tech for 23 years.

  2. anon Said,

    man that cracked me up!

    as a technician, i found that hilarious. but i have always thought of my self as both, to me they are one and the same.

    i think the real difference is, dealerships use the term "technician" whereas most other places don’t.

    what the previous answer is really comparing is professional mechanics and dodgy ones

    i’m voting for his answer though, i’m still chuckling now
    References :

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