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Originally posted by 90GT510:
Community colleges have similar programs for ALOT cheaper. Look into those if you havnt already.

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yup save your money. same progams at a JC might cost less than a grand
 

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Posted by CobraTerritory (Member # 6476) on :
 
Im doing the Auto Tech program at the College Of Alameda right now. Way cheaper but you do have to have a basic set of tools but the bigger tools the school lends out.
 

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Posted by t top freak (Member # 6269) on :
 
i would be a little hesitant to spend that kind of money to get into that job field right now
 

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Posted by 84SVOrick (Member # 9039) on :
 
I go to wyotech, im sure the schools r the same. The bebefit of going to a trade school is they profide all tools etc... i wouldnt worry about the money. Most of it is paid through sutudent loans and grants. U get wut you put into it is my theroy. I take school serious bcuz i love it. I wake up with a bonar for school for the firs5 time of klmy life. I vote to go to wyotech.
 

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Posted by 89Rodknocker (Member # 2951) on :
 
After going to sequoia years ago and working in dealerships ever since. I can tell you this.
The 30 large for a regular automotive program is ridiculous. You can got to a community college for that and ask all the questions you want. It all depends on what kind of drive you have. The hipo and fab classes are good. But on the job training is where it's at because every car is different. Untill you learn a product line and how it works you won't know too much.

Now if you wanna do independent work go for it. But most independent guys know a little about a lot of cars.

Oh and on the other side get your ase's they mean alot in dealerships.
 

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Posted by 510svt (Member # 8705) on :
 
I took a tour of the school bout a year ago. It is expensive but they hav a lot of programs that help u out. I would recommend takin the ford fact program that my friend took. Plus wen u graduate u get a phat tool box
 

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Posted by 68bullitt390 (Member # 9707) on :
 
I've had good friends go there. they said it wasnt worth it, job placement spotty at best. Also they told me, its for people with zero auto expiriance which they found frustrating. Community college is the way, or even working at a local garage part time is hw i got my break. Sometimes thyer willin to show you the ropes, and its hands on. Ask around. good luck, my 2c
 

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Posted by g-ride14 (Member # 9143) on :
 

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Originally posted by CobraTerritory:
Im doing the Auto Tech program at the College Of Alameda right now. Way cheaper but you do have to have a basic set of tools but the bigger tools the school lends out.

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