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Practical, India-focused roadmap to become a skilled Automotive Mechanic (four-wheeler & two-wheeler). Covers entry routes (ITI / certificate / apprenticeships), core mechanical & electrical skills, diagnostics, EV basics, OEM training options, and career progression to service supervisor/technician trainer or workshop owner. Emphasises hands-on practice, apprenticeship opportunities, and free learning options so learners are never blocked by paid paywalls.
Choose a formal entry route (ITI / certificate / short-term course) and acquire basic safety, workshop etiquette, and tool-handling skills.
ITI Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) is the standard government trade (2 years or 1-year variants) giving NCVT certification; alternate short-term certified courses (2–6 months) offer faster entry for those needing immediate work.
Safe lifting techniques, PPE use, basic hand tools (spanners, screwdrivers, torque wrench), workshop protocol and cleanliness.
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