Automotive Trades Career Test

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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Flag safety faults that make a vehicle unroadworthy.
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Reshape metal panels to restore a vehicle's structure.
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Work as part of a workshop team on vehicle repairs.
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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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Work with customers to plan and complete a build.
7
Repair or replace worn engine and drivetrain parts.
8
Align wheels to improve handling and tire wear.
9
Complete official records of each vehicle inspection.
10
Service and repair electric and hybrid vehicles.
11
Repair control units that manage vehicle functions.
12
Check vehicles systematically against safety standards.
13
Modify vehicles to improve performance or appearance.
14
Identify the right tire for a vehicle's specification.
15
Isolate high-voltage systems before making repairs.
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Spray paint vehicles in a professional booth.
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Maintain electric motors and charging components.
18
Test and diagnose high-voltage battery systems safely.
19
Fit, balance, and align tires and wheels.
20
Replace sections of bodywork that cannot be repaired.
21
Inspect vehicles to check they meet safety standards.
22
Repair vehicle bodywork damaged in accidents.
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Sand and polish surfaces to remove imperfections.
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Service vehicles to meet manufacturer standards.
25
Use balancing equipment to eliminate vibration issues.
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Check body alignment after repairing collision damage.
27
Trace wiring faults using circuit diagrams.
28
Diagnose and repair faults in cars and trucks.
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Fit specialist parts to change how a vehicle performs.
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Test and repair electrical systems in vehicles.
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Use specialist tools to read vehicle error codes.
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Prepare and paint vehicle surfaces to a high finish.
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