Automotive Mechanic | What I do & how much I make | Khan Academy

Automotive Mechanic | What I do & how much I make | Khan Academy

Learn about Teon’s job repairing and fixing vehicles. He explains the typical salary of a mechanic and how you can earn more through ongoing training and certifications.

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41 Comments

  1. Trent Black on December 31, 2022 at 3:38 am

    he WORKS for family. others don’t pay anything near that. he also works 24/7 cause he leaves work and goes tows cars all night. how is this a good video?



  2. C.Montero on December 31, 2022 at 3:40 am

    He sounds like a rookie. Kept talking about tires most of the interview.



  3. Anthony on December 31, 2022 at 3:41 am

    isuzu rodeo honda passport



  4. Mike the Mechanic on December 31, 2022 at 3:41 am

    Leave him alone guys. I was the same when I first started at 26. At 46 I am an old timer mechanic who knows he is the shit lol. This guy is eager and loves his work. They make the best mechanics.



  5. oldtwins na on December 31, 2022 at 3:43 am

    lol family owned business, he got the job by default. and in fact would have been disowned if he did anything otherwise.



  6. David Apodaca on December 31, 2022 at 3:44 am

    This was probably the best break down of what it’d really be like to land a job in this field. Thanks for that info Khan/Teon!



  7. CAR MOB TV on December 31, 2022 at 3:46 am

    best thing I ever done being an automotive technician



  8. Tony Rizo on December 31, 2022 at 3:46 am

    “I have too look at it like if it was mine” man this was deep ima start seeing it this way.



  9. Share Your Career on December 31, 2022 at 3:47 am

    I’m glad you mentioned people skills. Many people think being a mechanic means working with cars all day, but there is a lot of time working with your teammates and customers too!



  10. SharpLyrics on December 31, 2022 at 3:48 am

    this is my dream job



  11. Abdi Hassan on December 31, 2022 at 3:48 am

    I wish if I can fix my own car all the time at this time it’s very hard to find honest mechanic every one want milk you out bad



  12. TheBradleyBunch on December 31, 2022 at 3:55 am

    Look up Tylunti Bradley on YouTube for more content!



  13. Ccaahh Nddallann on December 31, 2022 at 3:56 am

    Mekanik Handal



  14. J T on December 31, 2022 at 3:56 am

    31 my a.s.s! But get video



  15. stacy smith on December 31, 2022 at 3:58 am

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍



  16. Leo Azir Ra on December 31, 2022 at 4:01 am

    Hey great video brother you are very humble you cool dude all the best in your future endeavors



  17. Lucas Fernando Samsoniuk on December 31, 2022 at 4:01 am

    Did he say 6 to 3 thousand a year ?



  18. Manoj on December 31, 2022 at 4:02 am

    hi sir



  19. Anthony on December 31, 2022 at 4:02 am

    iwish i made that



  20. TT on December 31, 2022 at 4:03 am

    yea jack the car up, slide under the car what a plonker,,,,,jack stand ?????



  21. DeathOfAtari on December 31, 2022 at 4:03 am

    This guy is so charming



  22. Cornelius Lloyd on December 31, 2022 at 4:05 am

    Thanks Teon!! Man, this is good work. I work to get young people connected to trade industry and they need to see brothers like you.



  23. Jake K on December 31, 2022 at 4:05 am

    He would be better off working at a shop that will pay him what’s hes worth rather than working 2 jobs to still make less than he should be for being a mechanic



  24. Dion P on December 31, 2022 at 4:05 am

    What’s some good aspect’s to master in as a mechanic. Such as a engine repair , welding , tune up etc ?



  25. Mohd Imran on December 31, 2022 at 4:05 am

    Hello.. Sir my name is Imran I am Indian and I am a car mechanic in kuwait my experience 4 years so can you help me



  26. Jimmy, Making it work on December 31, 2022 at 4:09 am

    I want to buy a scan tool that tells me whats wrong too! Been doin it the hard way all these years.



  27. Mark Hamel on December 31, 2022 at 4:10 am

    I lost a few brain cells on this one



  28. D rizzle on December 31, 2022 at 4:12 am

    They need to show 6th graders stuff like this



  29. Marcela Silva Araujo on December 31, 2022 at 4:15 am

    Doing a paper on this career, Thanks for the video man!



  30. Michael Griego on December 31, 2022 at 4:17 am

    So humble.



  31. Jonomotive 19 on December 31, 2022 at 4:20 am

    I’m sorry but connecting a scan tool does not tell you what the issue is and how to fix it, it simply guides you where to check, removing and replacing parts is the easy part, all it is is nuts and bolts any grease monkey can do it



  32. Dr Cool Auto Fix on December 31, 2022 at 4:21 am

    What course would you recommend for an *automotive mechanic aspirant to study in college?*



  33. Ellite Auto - Oficina,Dicas e Tutoriais on December 31, 2022 at 4:24 am

    Nice.!!



  34. Douglas Hamner on December 31, 2022 at 4:26 am

    Don’t do it its a scam



  35. Riverside Automotive on December 31, 2022 at 4:27 am

    Where can I buy one of these diagnostic tools that I can plug in and it tells me what is wrong with the car?

    I need one, or a bunch, so I can give one to all my techs. We have over 20 different scan tools, not one tells us what is wrong with the vehicle.



  36. Angela Reynolds on December 31, 2022 at 4:28 am

    Get the word out – San Antonio and Boerne Auto Detailer and Mechanic – https://m.facebook.com/Automotive-Care-Bexar-100781341716832/



  37. Atomic 419 on December 31, 2022 at 4:28 am

    I got an offer to begin working at Volvo and I would be trained to be a mechanic. Is this a good decision to make?



  38. Tailz99! on December 31, 2022 at 4:30 am

    from my experience, diagnostic is the hard part. suspension work is mostly gravy. something doesnt sound right.



  39. michael anderson on December 31, 2022 at 4:30 am

    This talks like a person who just started in the field he talks about mechanic auto body and towing these are 3 different jobs if he would just focus on 1 like a auto tech or auto body and stay at a job doing 1 job he would make what he is working both jobs



  40. killjoy the clown on December 31, 2022 at 4:34 am

    He look like one of those lube techs at jiffy lube



  41. GradybabyJ on December 31, 2022 at 4:37 am

    this aint a real depiction of being a mechanic nor the salary. he definitely sounds like a c-level tech and i can hear his lack of true experience.