Automotive Trades Career Test

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Most people picture automotive work as a mechanic under a hood with a wrench, but the trade covers far more ground than that. One person might spend their day rebuilding a crumpled car body back to its original shape, another is diagnosing a fault using a laptop connected to the car’s computer, and another is carefully mixing paint to match a color so precisely that you cannot tell where the repair was made.

With electric vehicles changing everything about how cars work, and customisation turning some workshops into creative studios, the range of work in automotive trades is broader and more skilled than most people realise. Take a couple of minutes to find out which area of it could suit you.

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Disclaimer: Before you start the test, please consider the following: the test results are provided to you for the purpose of discovering your interests, your likes and dislikes and contemplating on what you may want to do in the future. Our tests are not psychological tests, nor do they indicate that you excel in a certain field of interest. Our tests do not amount to professional career advice. Our terms of use contain a disclaimer.

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Work with customers to plan and complete a build.
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Mix paint to match a vehicle's original color exactly.
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Replace sections of bodywork that cannot be repaired.
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Service vehicles to meet manufacturer standards.
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Fit specialist parts to change how a vehicle performs.
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Identify the right tire for a vehicle's specification.
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Service and repair electric and hybrid vehicles.
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Maintain electric motors and charging components.
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Reshape metal panels to restore a vehicle's structure.
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Repair or replace worn engine and drivetrain parts.
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Complete official records of each vehicle inspection.
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Work as part of a workshop team on vehicle repairs.
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Isolate high-voltage systems before making repairs.
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Align wheels to improve handling and tire wear.
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Check body alignment after repairing collision damage.
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Test and repair electrical systems in vehicles.
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Test and diagnose high-voltage battery systems safely.
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Repair vehicle bodywork damaged in accidents.
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Inspect vehicles to check they meet safety standards.
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Modify vehicles to improve performance or appearance.
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Trace wiring faults using circuit diagrams.
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Spray paint vehicles in a professional booth.
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Upgrade suspension and handling to a customer's brief.
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Check vehicles systematically against safety standards.
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Sand and polish surfaces to remove imperfections.
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Use balancing equipment to eliminate vibration issues.
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Prepare and paint vehicle surfaces to a high finish.
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Diagnose and repair faults in cars and trucks.
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Repair control units that manage vehicle functions.
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Flag safety faults that make a vehicle unroadworthy.
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Fit, balance, and align tires and wheels.
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Use specialist tools to read vehicle error codes.
Please answer all highlighted questions.

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