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

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