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  4. Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers

Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers

Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers fit, install, maintain, service and repair engines and the mechanical and related equipment of passenger cars, delivery trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers - from $5,768 to $9,946 per month - 2025.
  • A Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers typically earns between $5,768 and $9,075 gross per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between $5,895 and $9,327 per month for a working week of 38 hours.

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  • Automotive glass installer or repairer
  • Bus mechanic
  • Car mechanic
  • Car tyres mechanic
  • Diesel engine mechanic
  • First line supervisor mechanics, installers, or repairers
  • Moped or scooter mechanic
  • Motor cycle mechanic
  • Motor-vehicle engine fitter
  • Truck mechanic
  • Motor vehicle mechanic
  • Vehicle engine tuner
  • Vehicle patrolman/woman

Job Responsibilities

  • Detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts
  • Fitting, examining, testing and servicing motor vehicle and motorcycle engines
  • Replacing engine components or complete engines
  • Fitting, examining, adjusting, dismantling, rebuilding and replacing defective parts of motor vehicles
  • Installing or adjusting motors and brakes, and adjusting steering or other parts of motor vehicles
  • Installing, adjusting, servicing and replacing mechatronics components of motor vehicles
  • Performing scheduled maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and engine tune-ups, to achieve smoother running of vehicles and ensure compliance with pollution regulations
  • Reassembling engines and parts after being repaired

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  • Automotive glass installer or repairer
  • Bus mechanic
  • Car mechanic
  • Car tyres mechanic
  • Diesel engine mechanic
  • First line supervisor mechanics, installers, or repairers
  • Moped or scooter mechanic

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