Career fit quiz

Is Automotive Service Technician the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the automotive service technician career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the automotive service technician job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I enjoy working on cars
Statement 2 of 8I like diagnosing problems with tools and data
Statement 3 of 8I’m comfortable explaining technical problems simply
Statement 4 of 8I want to start working within a year or two
Statement 5 of 8I’m willing to keep learning about EVs and new tech
Statement 6 of 8I don’t mind physical work in a shop
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 6–24 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $50,620 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Automotive service technicians inspect, maintain, diagnose and repair cars and light trucks, using computerized diagnostics to fix engines, brakes, electrical systems, steering, suspension and climate control.

  • Perform inspections and preventive maintenance
  • Diagnose problems with scan tools and test equipment
  • Repair brakes, steering, suspension and drivetrain components
  • Repair engines and electrical systems
  • Service heating and air-conditioning systems

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