planning to open an automotive school

**bambino** · February 1st, 2010 01:23 AM

what's your take on this

im a fully licenced auto tech and planning to put up a school for car owners and car enthusiasts.

willing participants will be able to learn the basics ie; tune ups ,proper maintainance and some advanced techniquies.

im also planning to extend my school to training the philippine based mechanics .the exposure needed for them to be more competitive when it comes to using the latest test equipments available today.

to name a few equipments ;
scanner ,smoke machine, labscope, ac service station and the proper use of technical info

what's your take?

**frenchtower** · February 1st, 2010 05:43 AM

Two thumbs up to you Bambino

Where do you plan to set up your school?

**bambino** · February 1st, 2010 08:00 AM

french tower,

im looking to put up my school in and around paranaque area and right at the moment ,we're working out with an agent to find us a warehouse preferrably along the main road .

i have all the equipment need on hand and just the place i'm looking for and of course the support that the tsikot community will give

this is some kind of a short course training to all car owners and aspiring mechanics to the seasoned mechanics that are willing to find out and learn what's the latest techniques and equipments are available today .

thanks for the response and more power to you.

**nickriingen** · February 1st, 2010 10:52 AM

Very nice idea and concept. Suggest that once you open your school, have it accredited by TESDA so your graduates will also be certified. Just asking, what is the brand of your scanner, lab scope? I worked previously as a Technical Sales Supervisor with a local Snap On Tools Distributor and I'm very familiar with the operation of these equipments. Besides. one of our sister company is Monark Foundation Inc., which offers automotive technology training courses, complete with modern equipments and facilities. Its about time to re-educate and train our local auto mechanics/ technicians most particularly with modern electronic controls and proper usage of tools and do away with the usual practice of hula-hula, trial and error, tantiameter method of diagnostics to the detriment of customers. Try to visit randomly any car service shops and you will be sometimes dismayed how they troubleshoot and perform repairs without the proper tools and equipments.

**bambino** · February 1st, 2010 12:56 PM

nickriingen,

thanks for the very encouraging inputs.

my snap on scanner is the SOLUS one and the labscope im using is the PICOSCOPE and loaded with FIRSTLOOK sensor capable of performing the unimaginable tests like ;

electronic relative compression tests on all vehicles including diesels. can be done in few minutes with a print out

fuel injector rail tests

misfire diagnostics through the tail pipe

all sensors can be checked and verified

CAN BUS validity verification tests

and a lot more

the AC service station is made by MAC TOOLS it recovers,recycle, and evacuate the system automatically.

this comes with electronic leak detector YOKOGAWA

the SMOKE MACHINE that's the latest in the market right now it accurately tests vacuum leaks on intake systems,EVAP systems ,power doorlock systems and a lot more.

what you just mentioned is very true ,that our techs are lacking the exposure needed for them to be competitive locally and i will add , internationally.

but the only thing they have to do is to keep up to date .

yes i will definitely go through your suggestions ,and i thank you again for the inputs .

bambino

LICENCED A TECH ,CARS AND TRUCKS
AC SPECIALIST CERTIFIED
AUTO ELECTRIC SPECIALIST CERTIFIED
EFI DIAGNOSTICS SPECIALIST CERTIFIED
ALTERNATOR AND STARTER REBUILDER
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

**niky** · February 1st, 2010 02:44 PM

Cool beans. You'll definitely need TESDA accreditation... and beyond that, you can probably tie up with local shops and the local government in your area for livelihood programs.

Let us know when you're set up!

**bambino** · February 1st, 2010 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by niky

Cool beans. You'll definitely need TESDA accreditation... and beyond that, you can probably tie up with local shops and the local government in your area for livelihood programs.

Let us know when you're set up!

thanks for the inputs bro ,and i would definitely let you know once im set up and if you're interested to see and technically know the functions and other aspects which the techs have to be exposed with,you are always welcome.

its also good for the car owners to know what should be done when their having troubles with their cars.this training is also for them.

**Type 100** · February 1st, 2010 04:30 PM

Wow, this is very interesting. I've always wanted to go the DIY route in terms of maintenance and basic repairs, but I've been very tentative about it because of the fear of breaking stuff. Having a shop manual for my car helps but I'm still open to any education.

Would love to check your place out when you're up.

Parañaque is practically where I live. Where in Parañaque do you plan to set up shop? Sucat? Bicutan?

**nickriingen** · February 1st, 2010 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by bambino

nickriingen,

thanks for the very encouraging inputs.

my snap on scanner is the SOLUS one and the labscope im using is the PICOSCOPE and loaded with FIRSTLOOK sensor capable of performing the unimaginable tests like ;

electronic relative compression tests on all vehicles including diesels. can be done in few minutes with a print out

fuel injector rail tests

misfire diagnostics through the tail pipe

all sensors can be checked and verified

CAN BUS validity verification tests

and a lot more

the AC service station is made by MAC TOOLS it recovers,recycle, and evacuate the system automatically.

this comes with electronic leak detector YOKOGAWA

the SMOKE MACHINE that's the latest in the market right now it accurately tests vacuum leaks on intake systems,EVAP systems ,power doorlock systems and a lot more.

what you just mentioned is very true ,that our techs are lacking the exposure needed for them to be competitive locally and i will add , internationally.

but the only thing they have to do is to keep up to date .

yes i will definitely go through your suggestions ,and i thank you again for the inputs .

bambino

LICENCED A TECH ,CARS AND TRUCKS
AC SPECIALIST CERTIFIED
AUTO ELECTRIC SPECIALIST CERTIFIED
EFI DIAGNOSTICS SPECIALIST CERTIFIED
ALTERNATOR AND STARTER REBUILDER
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER

Wow, great stuff!! The last Snap On diagnostic equipments I handled is MT 2500 Scanner Set and Microvat Electrical System Tester. I think you are the only one who has a Solus Set here. Is that loaded with Asian Cars Software (not US version Asian Cars with VIN)? In case you have already located a site for your proposed school, kindly post it here your full address and contact numbers so I can drop you a visit on my free time. My previous colleagues at Monark Group are one of the best local mechanics in town when it comes to diagnostics.

**bambino** · February 2nd, 2010 02:07 AM

Originally Posted by Type 100

Wow, this is very interesting. I've always wanted to go the DIY route in terms of maintenance and basic repairs, but I've been very tentative about it because of the fear of breaking stuff. Having a shop manual for my car helps but I'm still open to any education.

Would love to check your place out when you're up.

Parañaque is practically where I live. Where in Parañaque do you plan to set up shop? Sucat? Bicutan?

thanks for the response bro,

its never too late to learn and been proven alot of times aready.

im eyeing either sucat or las pinas area which ever comes first .