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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Learn by doing during your automotive mechanic training as you take on the maintenance and repair of both import and domestic vehicles. You'll train on everything from simple engine systems to power and performance machines. At UTI's mechanic school, you'll earn credit toward professional automotive mechanic certifications, gain industry-related knowledge and prepare yourself for an in-demand career that fits your passion.1
51 weeks
105 million+
67,800
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING
In less than a year, you could be a trained automotive technician.7 It all starts with completing a core program at one of our automotive mechanic schools. These foundational courses build your base knowledge from the ground up, teaching you how to diagnose, maintain and repair domestic and foreign vehicles like a true automotive professional. From here, you can move on to Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training courses.
Our car mechanic school features a blended-learning model, which combines instructor-led online training with hands-on application in the lab. This training provides more flexibility for you as a student and also prepares you for the type of training you’ll experience in the field.
While our Automotive Technology program is not an online mechanic school, students typically spend about half their day completing online coursework and about half in the lab.
Where Are They Now: UTI Automotive Graduate Stories
Madison Conrad is living her dream after NASCAR Technical Institute.
Working his way up as a Munday Chevrolet apprentice.
From Hawaii to Arizona, EJ Maltezo gains the confidence to be a Toyota tech.
5 Reasons to Choose UTI's Auto Mechanic School
- Train and graduate in less than a year.7
- Dedicated teams to help search for financial aid,10 housing and employment.
- Specialized training programs featuring Ford, BMW, Toyota and more.11
- Hands-on training environments.18
- Experienced instructors.
UTI AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC COURSE TOPICS
*Power & Performance course not available at the NASCAR Technical Institute campus in Mooresville, North Carolina.
**Battery Electric Vehicle Technology course offered at all California campuses and is coming to Avondale and Orlando campuses.
SPECIALIZED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN TRAINING
Continue your training at UTI, where you'll train on vehicles from leading manufacturers in the industry. Courses designed with these industry leaders mimic the real-world workflows of each brand.
Once you've completed your core mechanic school program, you can move on to train with the manufacturer of your choice.
ASE CERTIFICATION TRAINING
UTI's Automotive Technician training program is Master Certified by the ASE Education Foundation, a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).16
Graduates of the program are well prepared to complete ASE examinations and can substitute their training for one year of the two years of work experience required to become ASE certified.
UTI AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL LOCATIONS
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
The automotive industry needs highly trained professionals who understand the technology that drives vehicles. An education at UTI prepares you with the knowledge you need to get your start.
$1,300 tool credit
“I knew I wanted to focus on automotive work, and I loved the challenge of my engine building and diagnostics classes at UTI. Hands-on work is a big part of UTI’s program and that was important to me. It reinforced the classwork and gave me the background I needed.”
Vinny Verissimo | UTI Norwood Graduate & Nissan Master Technician
WHEN DO CLASSES START?
We offer a year-round program. Automotive classes begin at regular intervals so you can start when it's convenient for you. Our Financial Aid Advisors work with you to help apply for financial aid and submit required paperwork. Our Admissions Team can set up campus tours and can even help connect you with CHS (Collegiate Housing Services) and Compass Rose Student Housing Services (CRSH) to find housing.
13 locations
3 to 6 weeks
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes! UTI’s Automotive program is designed to be completed in just 51 weeks. View our auto mechanic course topic list here.
UTI graduates are prepared to take the exams required to earn ASE certifications. Plus, graduates can substitute their training for one of the two years of work experience required to become ASE certified. Learn more about becoming ASE certified here.
The median annual salary for automotive service technicians and mechanics in the United States was $47,770 in May 2023,25 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This means half of automotive technicians earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area. Learn more by visiting our auto mechanic salary guide.
Yes! NASCAR Tech is the exclusive educational provider for NASCAR mechanic and pit crew training.24 Learn more about our NASCAR-endorsed training program here.