As the title would suggest, this is an episode for the new guys, instead of about the new guys, so if you’re just starting out you might want to pay attention here. First off, as much as a good tech school can teach you about fixing cars, it really can’t teach you a lot about how to get along with the other people who are going to be in your shop also fixing cars. One good rule of thumb is to have a solid attitude, because without fail you can learn SOMETHING from just about everyone in your shop. Some of the tips, tricks, shortcuts you can pick up from your fellow techs can make your life easier and make it possible to turn way more hours, thus making you more money. Also, no matter how much you know you need to be ready for a certain amount of hazing, and how you respond to this will go a long way to shaping your fellow techs perception of you. However, don’t let anyone give you a hard time about tools because as you grow as a technician and get put on more complicated jobs you will undoubtedly build up a sizable and well rounded toolbox.
Also Uncle Jimmy talks snowflakes, and blowing 30k on the tool truck as a lube tech being only a slightly worse investment than a Greek accountant.