If you love cars and want a career that has a never-ending supply of customers, a career in auto body repair could be for you.

A great deal of technical knowledge is required to be an auto repair technician.  The fact that auto manufacturers vary assembly methods, materials and models so frequently makes learning a constant process.

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Pay range for automotive service technicians depends upon factors like skill, experience and location. In 2002, the pay range for automotive service technicians was between $16,900 and $52,400 in the United States.

Like many "blue collar" jobs, advances of technology have increased the technical demands and educational backgrounds of automotive service technicians and car mechanics.  Cars have become so technologically advanced, many people feel it's impossible to perform any maintenance themselves anymore. 

Although many high schools, community colleges and vocational and technical schools offer automotive service technician training programs, employers often seek technicians with associate's degrees or certification.