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I love diagnosing and repairing vehicles that other automotive technicians cannot seem to figure out. It is rewarding to me to fix those ‘problem child’ vehicles that have mysterious issues that are difficult to figure out. I usually start the process of figuring it out by putting to use some of my favorite accesories. It just so happens that I always have them in my left shirt pocket at all times. I never leave home without them. First is my pocket screwdriver, then my pen and paper, and lastly is my magnet. All of these important tools have important uses and they make my job easier by having them at my fingertips.

First let’s start with the ones that I use most often. My pen and paper are very important tools, and they by far make me the most money than any of the rest. With the power of my pen and paper, I can explain what happened. Much like a doctor (a CARdiologist !) ,I can explain the procedure of my diagnosis, jot down quick information, and specifications, and write what I did to fix that vehicle. A well written work order is crucial to ensure that I get credit for what I did. Then there’s my screwdriver.

Next there’s my pocket screwdriver. If I need to loosen or tighten a screw, she’s there. If I need to pry a fuse box cover off, she’s there. If I have to disconnect an electrical connector to check for a bad connection, she’s there. She’s always there when I need it. My screwdriver sure does come in handy. The only thing that I don’t like about it though, is that the clip that is supposed to secure it to my pocket is loose. Every now and then it will fall out of my pocket into a confined area that my bulky hands can’t quite reach.

So then I dig in my pocket and get out my magnet. It’s not just any magnet, this one is about the size of a pen and it’s even telescopic! Yes it extends to get down into those hard to reach areas where I unluckily drop my screwdriver into. This tool also has a clip to keep it held to my button and this clip is tight. Would kind of suck to drop both my screwdriver and my magnet. The magnet also comes in handy if I want to pinpoint a noise. I can fully extend it out, and use it like a stethoscope. I put it near the suspected area and put the other end to my ear and move it to different locations near the noise to see where it sounds the loudest.

With these tools at my shirt pocket I feel prepared to tackle any vehicle that comes my way. Import or domestic, light or heavy duty, with these accessories in my pocket, I feel limitless. I have seen a lot of techs come and go, but only the good ones that take their job seriously come prepared. Without these accessories I don’t feel prepared.