Didn't know where to ask this question, and thought this might be a good place to start.
I'm 23, and I got a full ride to college and got my 4-year accounting degree. While in college, I got interested in cars and got a beater car that didn't run. During that time I got it running and since then I've worked on any car, motorcycle, ATV, or lawnmower I can get my hands on.
I have been working as an accountant for a year or so now, and am wondering if being a mechanic is more for me.
To mechanics that have been doing this for a while. If you were in my shoes and were 23 again. What would you do?
Thank you in advance
When I go to the zoo, I love the elephants, but I don't want one. Does that answer your question?
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I’m not a mechanic. Just a DIYer, I really didn’t get interested in the hands on mechanic-like stuff until later in life. So you’re lucky you got into working in cars early.
From a customer perspective, I know several mechanics that have done well for themselves. One guy got his start at the dealer, but ventured into running his own brick and mortar shop, specializing in BMW, mini, and Fiat.
I know another guy that also started at the dealer, but ventured off into his own home garage based shop, specializing in BMW’s specifically. He gets a good portion of the BMW business in town, since there is no BMW dealership in that city.
I also know a mobile mechanic, that comes right straight to you instead of you going to him. He’s constantly working, always busy, going from appointment to appointment, and making a good living out of it.
One other mechanic I used to go to, use to service just regular vehicles. He was honest and always gave me a fair price. and his shop was moderately successful. He revamped his business to do super cars, and exotics (lambo’s, Ferrari’s, mclarens) and he is doing extremely well.
These are just the success stories. And it didn’t happen over night. It took years to build up their brand, their business, and customer loyalty.
On the flip side, I also met some mechanics that aren’t doing so well. Struggling to get cars in. Seems like they are twiddling there thumbs all day instead of getting business and making money.
So I think it can be really great and also I so great. I am curious to hear others thoughts…
