Car mechanics share what really goes on inside auto-shops


[post_page_title]They often have side jobs[/post_page_title]
Sadly, there isn’t much room for growth or advancement when you work in a garage that is not owned by you. My gross income has actually stayed the same since 2000, despite the increase in rates over the years.

They often have side jobs

Even though customers are charges $120 per hour for labor, wages are still much, much lower than that. Most mechanics, like myself, have to take on outside work and various odd jobs in their free time in order to supplement their incomes.

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