AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN EXAMS SET
BUNDLED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS SUCCESS PACKAGE
●● What interests you about this position?
Answer: I'm looking for an opportunity to grow in the automotive field
and gain real-world shop experience.
●● Do you have experience working on vehicles?
Answer: I've done basic maintenance like oil changes, battery
replacement, and tire service.
●● Why is safety important in a shop?
Answer: Safety protects both the technician and the customer.
●● What would you do before lifting a vehicle?
Answer: Verify proper lift points and ensure the vehicle is balanced.
●● Why use a torque wrench?
Answer: To tighten fasteners to manufacturer specifications.
●● Walk me through an oil change.
, Answer: Verify oil type, lift vehicle, drain old oil, replace filter, refill oil,
check for leaks.
●● Why replace the oil filter?
Answer: The oil filter traps contaminants and keeps the engine
lubricated.
●● What happens if engine oil is low?
Answer: Low oil can reduce lubrication and cause engine damage.
●● Why rotate tires?
Answer: To promote even tire wear and extend tire life.
●● Where do you find correct tire pressure?
Answer: On the driver door jamb sticker.
●● What can cause uneven tire wear?
Answer: Improper inflation, alignment problems, or lack of rotation.
●● Why tighten lug nuts in a star pattern?
Answer: It helps evenly seat the wheel and prevents uneven pressure.
●● What are signs of a weak battery?
BUNDLED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS SUCCESS PACKAGE
●● What interests you about this position?
Answer: I'm looking for an opportunity to grow in the automotive field
and gain real-world shop experience.
●● Do you have experience working on vehicles?
Answer: I've done basic maintenance like oil changes, battery
replacement, and tire service.
●● Why is safety important in a shop?
Answer: Safety protects both the technician and the customer.
●● What would you do before lifting a vehicle?
Answer: Verify proper lift points and ensure the vehicle is balanced.
●● Why use a torque wrench?
Answer: To tighten fasteners to manufacturer specifications.
●● Walk me through an oil change.
, Answer: Verify oil type, lift vehicle, drain old oil, replace filter, refill oil,
check for leaks.
●● Why replace the oil filter?
Answer: The oil filter traps contaminants and keeps the engine
lubricated.
●● What happens if engine oil is low?
Answer: Low oil can reduce lubrication and cause engine damage.
●● Why rotate tires?
Answer: To promote even tire wear and extend tire life.
●● Where do you find correct tire pressure?
Answer: On the driver door jamb sticker.
●● What can cause uneven tire wear?
Answer: Improper inflation, alignment problems, or lack of rotation.
●● Why tighten lug nuts in a star pattern?
Answer: It helps evenly seat the wheel and prevents uneven pressure.
●● What are signs of a weak battery?
