What's up FTE

Landed a new job in a used car dealer as a tech. 6 months training, starting out hourly then moving to flat rate when the service manager is satisfied to turn me loose.

I have all the tools for moderate repair and basic stuff, still need to buy alot more tools as $$$ comes in.

Any tricks of the trade or tips or must have tools in a flat rate shop? I have pretty much every size socket both regular and deep well avaliable, 1/2" impact, 1/2" breaker bar, impact sockets(both sae and metric) snap ring pliers, multimeter, torx bits, allen wrenches(sae and metric) vice grips etc... A new box will be in the near future.

 

a good scan tool is a must have anymore.

 

As you go, you will find lots of specialty tools you will need. Stud removers/installers make life much easier as well. I have some that are a cam lock system, work great. Be aware that the flat rate system can pay you well, but it can burn you just as well. One broken bolt, and you are now loosing money. It also tends to make your co-workers more cutthroat... at least that was my experience.

 

Congrats on the new job!

 

No doubt. The dealer services anything but caters to mostly 3/4T and 1T trucks. Gas and Diesel. Seeing a scanner is so important, I might splurge for this one. Snap On comes to mind first, but I have some shopping to do here.

Thanks

 

Congrats on the job ! I would tell you to keep your head straight . Don't go for the big box . Get what you need , not a pecker extender . Scan tool ? Snap On sells good ones , don't go over what you can afford . Get the basic tools , good ones , and go from there . If you need it more than 2 times , buy it . That is how I started .I now have tools that are worth more than $40k.Good Luck !