Mechanic Motor Vehicle

As a motor Vehicle Mechanic, you will work on the mechanical, electrical, and electronic parts of motor vehicles including the engine, brakes, clutch, transmission, suspension systems, electrical systems, electronic sensors, mechatronic systems, etc. You need to fix, maintain, reassemble, replace, repair, and overhaul these mechanical, electrical, and electronic components and systems according to the needs and demands of the customers.

You will have to inspect and test vehicles. You will deal with engine failures, mechanical, electrical, electronic, and mechatronic systems malfunctions, body damage, etc. You will also carry out routine maintenance of all these vehicle components, parts, and systems from time to time. You will also have to look after cleaning, washing, painting, and final appearance of the vehicle after completing your repair and maintenance services. You usually need driving experience to do this job as you may need to test drive the vehicles yourself before starting with your repair services and also after the repair and maintenance work is completed.

What does a Motor Vehicle Mechanic do? 

As a Motor Vehicle Mechanic, you will be engaged with one or more of the following roles and responsibilities: – 

• Discussing with customers to understand the vehicle problems.
• Test-driving vehicles and checking systems/components of the vehicle to find faults and defects.
• Following instructions from supervisors regarding which automobile parts to restore or replace.
• Installing replacements using mechanized tools and hand instruments.
• Repairing, relining, replacing, and adjusting brakes, transmission systems, power systems, steering systems, window systems, batteries, ignition, etc.
• Removing damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns.
• Performing required maintenance services, such as lubrication, oil changes, oil filter changes, part replacement, etc.
• Running and testing repaired or replaced parts to check if they fit and work properly.
• Test driving vehicles before and after repair and maintenance work.