The skilled automotive technician can perform a wide variety of jobs on many different makes and models of vehicles.
Prior to the sale of an automobile, the dealer adjusts
and checks various parts of the car to insure proper operation. After the
purchase of the automobile, periodic maintenance is necessary to keep the
vehicle performing at its designed level.
Wear, abuse and deterioration require the replacement or repair of parts of the automobile. The qualified technician can do almost any type of adjustment or repair necessary. These duties include disassembling and overhauling engines, clutches, CV joints, and other parts of the car, as well as grinding valves, repairing brake systems, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and performing wheel alignments. The technician's chief skill is the ability to find the cause of the faulty operation. Using their technical know-how together with testing equipment, they first locate the defect and then repair or replace it.
Since the automobile is a complex machine, there are a number of mechanics who specialize in the repair or service of specific parts. These specialists usually work in large shops with different departments or in small shops that concentrate on a particular type of repair work.
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