I’m 21 with around a 650 credit score. Roughly how much do you think Snap-on would approve me for?
For those of you who have a Snap-on account:
What credit score did you have when you got approved?
What was your starting credit limit?
What do they mainly look at when approving someone?
I’m currently a Toyota express/lube tech making $18/hr. My long-term goal is to stay in the automotive industry as a technician, but I’ve also been thinking about going into diesel or fleet maintenance.
From what I’ve seen, companies like Penske and Ryder seem to pay in the mid-$20s even for entry-level PM work (oil changes, tire rotations, inspections), while I’m still waiting to eventually move into flat rate at Toyota.
I know I haven’t been at Toyota long enough to leave yet, and I plan on staying longer to get more experience. I’m just trying to think long term.
If you were in my position, would you stay with Toyota and work toward becoming a flat-rate mainline tech, or switch to fleet/diesel after getting some experience? Which path has been better for you in terms of pay, job security, and career growth?
If you could only buy one, which would you get and why? Which one do you actually use more day to day?
If you could only buy one, which would you get and why? Which one do you actually use more day to day?
If you could only buy one, which would you get and why? Which one do you actually use more day to day?
I’m 21 years old and I’ve been an automotive technician at a Toyota dealership for about 8 months in the Atlanta, GA area. I’ve been getting factory training and learning on the job, but I’ve been thinking a lot about switching to diesel.
I don’t have any formal diesel school, so I’d be relying on manufacturer training and learning on the job.
For those of you who made the switch from automotive to diesel, how was it? Do you regret it, or was it worth it?
Also, what companies around the Atlanta area should I keep an eye on? I’ve seen people mention CAT, Cummins, Penske, John Deere, and other manufacturers. Which companies have the best training, career growth, and long-term opportunities for someone without diesel school?
I’d appreciate any advice from people who’ve made the switch or currently work in diesel.
I’m 21 years old and I’ve been an automotive technician at a Toyota dealership for about 8 months in the Atlanta, GA area. I’ve been getting factory training and learning on the job, but I’ve been thinking a lot about switching to diesel.
I don’t have any formal diesel school, so I’d be relying on manufacturer training and learning on the job.
For those of you who made the switch from automotive to diesel, how was it? Do you regret it, or was it worth it?
Also, what companies around the Atlanta area should I keep an eye on? I’ve seen people mention CAT, Cummins, Penske, John Deere, and other manufacturers. Which companies have the best training, career growth, and long-term opportunities for someone without diesel school?
I’d appreciate any advice from people who’ve made the switch or currently work in diesel.
I’m currently an Express Technician at a Toyota dealership and have been here about a month and a half. I’m 21 and trying to figure out my long-term path.
I’m interested in either going the European route (BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, etc.) or possibly diesel.
For techs who have made a similar move, when would you take the leap? Would you stay at Toyota for a year or two first to build a stronger foundation, or leave sooner if a good opportunity came up?
Just looking for advice from people who have been through it.
I’m currently an Express Technician at a Toyota dealership and have been here about a month and a half. I’m 21 and trying to figure out my long-term path.
I’m interested in either going the European route (BMW, Mercedes, etc.) or possibly diesel.
For techs who have made a similar move, when would you take the leap? Would you stay at Toyota for a year or two first to build a stronger foundation, or leave sooner if a good opportunity came up?
Just looking for advice from people who have been through it.
I’m currently a Toyota technician and plan to stay with Toyota for a while, but I’m interested in potentially switching to a European brand in the future.
For those of you who have made the switch from a Japanese dealership to a European dealership, how transferable were your skills and experience?
One thing I’m curious about is whether I’d have to start over as a lube/express technician, or if Toyota dealership experience would allow me to come in at a higher level.
How is Toyota experience viewed by brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, or Volkswagen?
Which European brands would be the best transition from Toyota, and which are the most difficult? Any advice for someone planning that career path long-term?
I’m currently a Toyota technician and plan to stay with Toyota for a while, but I’m interested in potentially switching to a European brand in the future.
For those of you who have made the switch from a Japanese dealership to a European dealership, how transferable were your skills and experience?
One thing I’m curious about is whether I’d have to start over as a lube/express technician, or if Toyota dealership experience would allow me to come in at a higher level.
How is Toyota experience viewed by brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, or Volkswagen?
Which European brands would be the best transition from Toyota, and which are the most difficult? Any advice for someone planning that career path long-term?
Current situation:
No rent
No car payment
No phone bill
Gas is about $40/week
Gym membership is $25/month
About $2,000 in credit card debt
No savings
I recently had to pay off a college balance too, but that’s almost taken care of.
My question is: if you were in my shoes, what would you do?
Would you focus entirely on paying off the $2,000 debt first? Build an emergency fund first? Split money between debt and savings? How much would you put toward debt each week?
I’m trying to take advantage of living at home and get my finances in order while I have very few bills. Looking for advice from people who have been in a similar situation.
Hey everyone,
I’ve been at a Toyota dealership for about 2 months as an Express Tech. Before this, I worked at a quick lube shop, so I’ve been doing oil changes and maintenance work for a while.
Right now I’m doing oil changes, tire rotations, inspections, tire repairs, filters, batteries, etc. They also have me working in the main shop instead of a separate express lane, so I’m around the regular technicians every day.
I’m trying to learn as much as possible and eventually move into more advanced repair work.
For those who started in lube/express:
What helped you move up the fastest?
What skills should I focus on first?
What made management trust you with bigger jobs?
Any Toyota training or certifications you’d recommend prioritizing?
Just looking to improve and make the most of the opportunity. Thanks.
Hey everyone,
I’ve been at a Toyota dealership for about 2 months as an Express Tech. Before this, I worked at a quick lube shop, so I’ve been doing oil changes and maintenance work for a while.
Right now I’m doing oil changes, tire rotations, inspections, tire repairs, filters, batteries, etc. They also have me working in the main shop instead of a separate express lane, so I’m around the regular technicians every day.
I’m trying to learn as much as possible and eventually move into more advanced repair work.
For those who started in lube/express:
What helped you move up the fastest?
What skills should I focus on first?
What made management trust you with bigger jobs?
Any Toyota training or certifications you’d recommend prioritizing?
Just looking to improve and make the most of the opportunity. Thanks.
I’m 21 and currently working as an express technician at a Toyota dealership. I didn’t grow up wrenching on cars, but I’ve started liking the field a lot and want to make this a career.
I’m trying to decide if I should keep climbing through the dealership/manufacturer training path (Toyota certifications, ASEs, eventually moving to mainline/master tech), or go to an automotive school like UTI and get formal education.