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Originally Posted by SirHailstone
That's a pretty vague question. I think everyone in here would claim to be a shadetree mechanic. Now if you want to know who in here are dealer employed parts-swappers that's another story 
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Originally Posted by rangersvt04
I work on BIG diesels
they just happen to be in tug boats.
they just happen to be in tug boats.
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I have been a wrench at Ford dealerships for more years than I can shake a torque stick at!But alas,6 months ago I was talked into going to work for a Caddy Dealership.Its ok,driving new caddies all day,but I miss Fords!Even with all the stupid recalls,I still miss them.Not to say that GM doesnt have recalls,like who was the retard that put a plastic fuel rail on a Caddy?Great,now I get to swap them all over to stainless steel!I am thinking of moving out west to Colorado,or Oklahoma,I dont really know for sure just where yet,but you can bet your bottom dollar,when I do,I will be going back to a Ford Dealership!!!
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I've been a licenced automotive tech since 1982. Have worked at a Ford dealer for 18 years now. And don't get me started on the "dealer employed parts-swappers" attitude 
In Canada to become a licenced tech you apprentice for 6 years, I think, it used to be 4 years. When you're done you are certified to work on any part of any vehicle.
I also have my Inter-Provincial ticket which means my qualifications are recognized anywhere in Canada, and supposedly most places in the US.
I've also got my LPG and CNG licences.
In Canada to become a licenced tech you apprentice for 6 years, I think, it used to be 4 years. When you're done you are certified to work on any part of any vehicle.
I also have my Inter-Provincial ticket which means my qualifications are recognized anywhere in Canada, and supposedly most places in the US.
I've also got my LPG and CNG licences.
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Originally Posted by Racerguy
I've been a licenced automotive tech since 1982. Have worked at a Ford dealer for 18 years now. And don't get me started on the "dealer employed parts-swappers" attitude
In Canada to become a licenced tech you apprentice for 6 years, I think, it used to be 4 years. When you're done you are certified to work on any part of any vehicle.
I also have my Inter-Provincial ticket which means my qualifications are recognized anywhere in Canada, and supposedly most places in the US.
I've also got my LPG and CNG licences.
In Canada to become a licenced tech you apprentice for 6 years, I think, it used to be 4 years. When you're done you are certified to work on any part of any vehicle.
I also have my Inter-Provincial ticket which means my qualifications are recognized anywhere in Canada, and supposedly most places in the US.
I've also got my LPG and CNG licences.
happy holidays up there
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Originally Posted by Racerguy
In Canada to become a licenced tech you apprentice for 6 years, I think, it used to be 4 years. When you're done you are certified to work on any part of any vehicle.
According to my user name, I work on big rigs. I'm certified in Commercial Transport, (trucks, trailers, buses, taxi cabs) and have an Air Care ticket, and a refrigerant handler's ticket. What I still want to get is my propane/natural gas ticket, and inspector's ticket.
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I've been working on cars since I can ever remember in my short 31 years. My Father has been into western european vehicles for ever. He has a shop that will do anything exotic, from simple oil changes to complete restorations. I have done alot of MercedesBenz SL restos and 911's. I'll never forget rebuilding a 76 TR6 when I was 17, what a nightmirror. No diesels though. I been learning alot from these forums. Thanks for all that everyone puts into this site.
Happy Holidays!
Ken
Happy Holidays!
Ken
