Theres nothing better than working in a shop. As part of Toyota T-TEN (automotive program at my technical center) they set me up with a paid internship at a Toyota dealership. Yesterday, I really needed to get my control arm bushings installed. I've gotta say, there nothing better than having a professional auto shop at your disposal and techs (some with 25+ years of experience) that are willing to answer any question you have.

We had to heat up the control arm with a torch until it was almost red hot. Four or five slams from a hammer popped the bushing right out. Putting the new bushing in took a few minutes using the press we have. I can't even imagine how long it would've taken me on my own. In conclusion, WORKING IN A SHOP RULES!!!!!

 

Enjoy but remember don't abuse it.

 

i completely understand what your saying...im going to school for automotive technology...so i get to work on my car like everyday at school...i love it...if it wasnt for that i would not have my max on the road right now

 

im going to go to school for auto tech too. Vermont Tech actually

but this past semester i got to do an Internship at a garage that just works on landRovers
that was sick. it was like moster garage.
they helped me with a bunch of stuff too
and even though its over, Alan the guy whos runs the joint, said i can come in when ever i want
and when my ypipe comes i can use the lift to put my car up on
thats going to make it a tooooonnn easier thans a jack and jackstands

oh and acess to airtools woooww amazziing

 

I was going to go to VT Tech.
Is that the land rover shop right next a Yipes near south Burlington?
If it is, is there still a Napa next door?

 

im going to wctc for the tsep program cant wait to start cross your fingers im trying to find a sponsor

 

hehe, I just have my mechanics do the work for me
hand keys and parts, come back later and car is done

 

I've wondered what facilities/tools people have available. I have a full shop w/ lift, tire balancer, tire machine, presses, welders, plasma cutter and everything. My mechanic can't work on my personal stuff during business hours though. Generally I use him for advice. He builds his own dirt track race cars, but not on company time.

 

Do you own the shop? If so from the ground up or did you buy it after it was established?

I was in autoshop in highschool my Senior year. Having the lift spoils you. Then again I have a nice selection of tools myself

 

[QUOTE=MrGone]Do you own the shop? If so from the ground up or did you buy it after it was established?

I don't own it. I am the facilities supervisor over the skilled trades people. We have almost 2 million square feet of buildings.

 

[QUOTE=bhunter]ah cool

I was just curious how much a shop could bring in a year (after all expenses) (well along with how many employee's/building size/etc) blah blah blah

 

shawn it's a bad idea unless you specialize in BMW's (or the like)or you screw every customer that comes in

 

Oh, you mean be a lawyer.

 

nah, a proctologist