Turn Your Automotive Hobby Into the Career of Your Dreams!

Do you eat, breathe, and dream about cars?  Do you spend your downtime and weekends off puttering around under the hood in your garage?  Are you the person your friends and family call to diagnose a problem before it goes to the mechanic?  Do you spend hours and hours online watching YouTube videos and tutorials on how to DIY an upgrade or mod for your vehicle?

Yeah, same here!  We’re right there with you, so that’s why today’s post is all about helping you find your footing in the automotive field.  We’re sharing some great ways that you can turn your hobby in automotive mechanics into the career of your dreams.  We’ve got a great list of suggestions for technical schools, classes, and books to get you started on the path to evolving from hobby to paid venture!  Check it out on today’s blog.

Trade Schools and Technical Institutes with Automotive Courses in Illinois and Wisconsin

From auto mechanic trading courses to professional driving lessons to automotive and industrial design, you’ve got lots of avenues to explore!

• College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL
• College of Lake County in Grayslake, IL
• Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL
• Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL
• Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL
• Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL
• Oakton Community College in Des Plaines, IL
• Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, WI
• Wisconsin Technical College in Milwaukee, WI
• Ashworth College in Milwaukee, WI
• Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, WI
• Penn Foster Career School’s Online Auto Repair Tech Program
• Ashworth College Online Automotive Technician Career Diploma

Best Books To Learn About the Automotive Industry

How Cars Work by Tom Newton

Auto Repair for Dummies

Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service

Auto Repair and Maintenance: Easy Lessons for Maintaining Your Car So It Lasts Longer

Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide

Basic Machines and How They Work

Automotive Wiring and Electrical Systems

How to Diagnose and Repair Automotive Electrical Systems

Auto Fundamentals (Eleventh Edition)

Auto Fundamentals (Twelfth Edition, Workbook)

Automotive Service: Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (6th Ed)

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