Although rare, it is possible to get started as a self employed apprentice in the automotive world. In this video I’ll offer a quick breakdown on how it’s possible to get into it, and some of the pros and cons going down this route.

So how do you get this deal?

The first answer is you need to be overqualified to approach employers this way. If you haven’t seen the video already, I explain how to become an overqualified 1st year mechanic. I’ll link that below.

Once you’ve become overqualified, you can now approach any employer and ask if they’re looking for contract mechanics.

Since you’ll have the skills to back you up, employers may consider hiring you out as a contractor. 

It’s even possible to get this type of contract as a 1st year apprentice. But again you’d have to be an overqualified 1st year to accept this kind of deal.

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