I am studying to be a mechanic. Should I take the Toyota or the BMW auto tech program?

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I am taking an automotive systems technology program at my local community college. I hope to become an ASE certified mechanic...or "technician" whatever they call it these days. The campus next to my home offers BMW and Toyota programs. I'm having a hard time deciding which one to take. Can I hear what you guys think and why? Thank you!
 
go with Toyota for two reasons. One, there are a heck of a lot more Toyotas on the road and therefore more job security. Second reason, to do the manufacturer program, you need to get sponsored by a dealership representing the manufacturer, and since you cant hardly even find BMW dealerships, the odds of getting one to hire and sponsor you is near impossible. either way, you made the right decision going to your local college for automotive instead of UTI, that school sucks. There is only one way to get a real degree, and that is to go to a real college. UTI cost $30k and gets you nothing as far as a degree or certificate (only way to get ASE certified is to work for a shop/dealership for two years to be eligible to take the test, dont listen to UTI's lies that they can get you certified), and their quote "job guarantee" is working at a Wal-Mart lube center in Texas ( i shit you not, one of my class mates at GCC made the mistake of going to UTI first, and was sent to a Wal-mart in TX).
 
Take the Toyota first,then go back for the BMW
Learn the work,not just how to pass a test,an ASE certificate only means you can pass a test,not that you are a good mechanic.
When you get a starting position in a shop,hang out with the top money maker in the shop & learn as much as he will teach you..
 
for the money id take the BMW training, but for a more steady job id take the toyota training,there's more toyota shops around than there is bmw shops,and you can make real good money working on a toyota at a dealer,good luck.
 
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