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Next year I want to go to college for either Automotive or Diesel Technology. I was wondering if any previous experience/knowledge about cars is required before you go, like if they are going to expect me to know some things already or not.

In the past two years I have really grown a liking for cars (mostly tuners plz no h8) and I really want to do something that has to do with cars.

Me and two of my friends plan on buying a project car this summer to learn stuff on but any insight is appreciated!
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Yes you will need the basic knowledge and some harder stuff like gear ratios and stuff. Obviously knowing how to change a cars oil and all the maintenance required would help.
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I recently went off to study Automotive Technology, It's helpful to have a basic knowledge of how cars work however they will teach you it right from the beginning. I have always known a lot about cars but when I got there, a few others in my class knew nothing but they don't leave you behind or anything so don't feel pressured to know/study lots.
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Currently in schooling for Diesel Technology and most of the people in my course have little to no experience in the field. That's why schools like UTI or ITT Tech like schools exist.

I have been around cars all of my life. Took all four years of High School Automotive and looking to get a degree in Diesel and my ASE cert so I can try to get into the Army or Airforce working with Diesel.

To answer your question, no. Experience is nice to have but it is not fully necessary to go into the field. You learn as you go and there are things that I have learned in Diesel Tech that I didn't even know about.
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In the UK, there are levels 1,2 and 3 If you have no experience whatsoever you would start from level one where you are taught the basics. So to answer your question, no you don't need any experience but as long as you enjoy it and willing to learn it then you're all good.
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Well Auto tech. is a rapidly moving field. Most vehicles you will be working on in the long run will be hybrid or possibly even electric as they are phasing out Gas motors. Unfortunately no fun tuners like you may want lol.. Still its a good field to go into & your making around $17 an hour. Diesel Tech is mainly the same thing, except working on Diesel motors (and I have heard this is now the course to take over Auto tech). They do not expect you to know anything beyond the basic level when entering the course. You will start as a Entry Level Technician and work your way up. Good Luck Man!
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wow completely forgot I made this post lol
Anyways yea I'm still deciding if I want to go with diesel or auto tech, kind of leaning towards diesel though
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Unsavory wrote wow completely forgot I made this post lol
Anyways yea I'm still deciding if I want to go with diesel or auto tech, kind of leaning towards diesel though
Auto may seem like more fun but I would recommend going into Diesel. Auto is changing very fast, yet Diesel has remained similar for many years, and hopefully many years to come!
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Auto will keep on changing. But Diesel will stay the same for a few years to come.


Pops is a Diesel Tech.
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