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Auto Mechanic
Diagnose what's wrong before it's worse
€28k–€52k (higher for specialists/EV) Demand: Medium
What the work is really like
Auto mechanics diagnose and repair vehicles — increasingly technical work as cars become computer systems on wheels, with strong demand and clear specialisation paths.
1Running diagnostics on a car with a mystery noise
2Explaining a repair honestly to a nervous customer
3Replacing a part precisely to spec
4Keeping up with a new model's electronics
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Skills to develop
Diagnostics
Mechanical repair
Electrical systems
Customer service
Tool proficiency
Continuous learning (EV, hybrid)
Estimated to job-ready: ~6 months of focused effort.
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