u/FluidMeasurement1752

Hi everyone. I’m considering switching from IT to automotive electrics and trying to understand how it works abroad.

In my country auto electricians/diagnostic techs and mechanics are separate jobs, but online I keep reading that in many countries they’re basically combined. Is it true that to become a diagnostic tech you usually have to work as a mechanic first and still do a lot of mechanical work?

I love cars and have basic hands-on experience, but I’m not looking to do heavy mechanical work long-term. I’d like to eventually work for myself, or would it make more sense to choose a regular electrician trade instead? Curious what the real career path looks like where you live.