1. What are education Requirements for a Repairman?
Educational options for mechanics include an associate's degree in automotive technology or a related field, a high school or vocational training program, an apprenticeship or on the job training.
2. Explain what experiences do you have in changing a transmission?
I have changed a transmission out a couple of different times and i have rebuilt one in a 1971 pick up truck and in a 2001 chevy tahoe.
3. Tell me what is your favorite car?
Nissan GT-R 2012 pure Edition, it's the definition for perfect in sync working of both mechanical and electrical components.
4. Tell me when you make a mistake, how do you go about fixing it?
Looking for the best way to do it with patience.
5. Do you know where Mechanics Work?
Mechanics work in a variety of automotive service settings including car dealers, tire stores, oil change operations, gas stations and full-service repair shops. Some mechanics operate their own business and take on management functions such as setting prices, advertising and supervising staff.
6. Tell me do you adapt well to your team?
Since I was at the cadets for many years I got a lot of cadets joining and leaving so ive had to learn to adapt well.
7. Explain me what was the toughest job you've done in the past?
Converting a 99 Honda Civic from automatic transmission to manual transmission. Gearbox and engine wiring loom had to be changed, also hole in floor had to be modified to accept manual gear lever and surround changed to suit.
8. Please explain what knowledge do you have about the company?
You should do your research prior to the interview. Look into background history of the company, this will help you stick out. Learn about main people, have they been in the news lately? The interviewer doesn't expect you to know dates and certain people, but showing that you have enough interest to research the company is a positive impression.
9. Tell me what do you do to make sure your vehicle inspection is comprehensive?
I maintain a proper checklist and for each car that comes in for diagnosis or service I go through that checklist carefully to make sure my inspection and assessment is thorough and that I am not missing any aspect.
10. Tell me what was the toughest situation you've had fixing a car?
I was replacing the engine in 1986 corvette which was a cut and dry situation so i thought, after removing the original engine i found that a lot of the bolts were not correct and this made the job difficult due to the fact that each one had to be measured and sized for correct fit this job took up a whole week to finish..
11. Tell me what questions do you have for me?
Don't waste this opportunity. Ask smart questions, not just as a way to show you're a great candidate but also to see if the company is a good fit for you -- after all, you're being interviewed, but you're also interviewing the company.
12. Explain me how much experience do you have working with cars?
I have been learning in schools and college for many years. I was in year 9 (13 years old) when I first got into cars and onto the coarse. I stuck with the coarse and have currently been on it for 6-7 years. I worked in a garage but I have only done work experience and not much of it.
13. Tell me what do you consider to be your best strength as Repairman?
This question allows you to brag on yourself, but keep in mind that the interviewer wants strengths relative to the position. For example, being a problem solver, a motivator, and being able to perform under pressure, positive attitude and loyal. You will also need examples that back your answers up for illustration of the skill.
14. Tell me how well do you pay attention to details?
Very closely. A single loose bolt can risk damaging the rest of the car, thus losing another customer.
15. Tell me why are you leaving last job as Repairman?
Although this would seem like a simple question, it can easily become tricky. You shouldn't mention salary being a factor at this point. If you're currently employed, your response can focus on developing and expanding your career and even yourself. If you're current employer is downsizing, remain positive and brief. If your employer fired you, prepare a solid reason. Under no circumstance should you discuss any drama or negativity, always remain positive.
16. Tell me do you have any experience refurbishing old cars?
Yes, I have helped restore a 3 series land rover 2.25 diesel. Although I have had more trouble rectifying the rust on my current car.
17. Tell me what was your salary in your last job?
This is a tough one. You want to be open and honest, but frankly some companies ask the question as the opening move in salary negotiations.
Maybe the interviewer will answer; maybe she won't. If she presses you for an answer, you'll have to decide whether you want to share or demur. Ultimately your answer won't matter too much, because you'll either accept the salary offered or you won't, depending on what you think is fair.
18. Tell me what are some of the diagnosis and repair areas that you are experienced in?
I have experience in handling advanced fuel ignition, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and brakes and hydraulics systems.
19. Tell me how do you handle unexpected situations that might cause you to be late for work?
Yes. When you work an hour from home, there is alot of wear and tear on your vehicles. Flats and dead batteries, Cold weather no starts. Blizzards closing roads. Heavy fog, and on occasion sleeping through the alarm clock.
20. Suppose I ask you to do something in a way you are not used to, how would you handle this?
I would go out my way to learn step by step how to complete in a different way by myself with my own skills and techniques.
21. Tell me how would your previous employer describe your past work?
Yes I can think of any issues they would of had with me as far as I'm aware they were extremely pleased with my work and my personality.
22. Explain me what do you consider to be your biggest professional achievement?
Here's an interview question that definitely requires an answer relevant to the job. If you say your biggest achievement was improving throughput by 18% in six months but you're interviewing for a leadership role in human resources... that answer is interesting but ultimately irrelevant.
Instead, talk about an under-performing employee you "rescued," or how you overcame infighting between departments, or how so many of your direct reports have been promoted....
The goal is to share achievements that let the interviewer imagine see you in the position -- and see you succeeding.
23. Tell me what do you expect me to accomplish in the first 90 days?
If you weren't asked this question, ask if yourself. Why? Great candidates want to hit the ground running. They don't want to spend weeks or months "getting to know the organization." They don't want to spend huge chunks of time in orientation, in training, or in the futile pursuit of getting their feet wet.
They want to make a difference -- and they want to make that difference right now.
24. Explain me what kind of work environment do you like best?
Maybe you love working alone... but if the job you're interviewing for is in a call center, that answer will do you no good.
So take a step back and think about the job you're applying for and the company's culture (because every company has one, whether intentional or unintentional.) If a flexible schedule is important to you, but the company doesn't offer one, focus on something else. If you like constant direction and support and the company expects employees to self-manage, focus on something else.
Find ways to highlight how the company's environment will work well for you -- and if you can't find ways, don't take the job, because you'll be miserable.
25. Explain me about the toughest decision you had to make in the last six months?
The goal of this question is to evaluate the candidate's reasoning ability, problem solving skills, judgment, and possibly even willingness to take intelligent risks.
Having no answer is a definite warning sign. Everyone makes tough decisions, regardless of their position. My daughter worked part-time as a server at a local restaurant and makes difficult decisions all the time -- like the best way to deal with a regular customer whose behavior constituted borderline harassment.
A good answer proves you can make a difficult analytical or reasoning-based decision; for example, wading through reams of data to determine the best solution to a problem.
A great answer proves you can make a difficult interpersonal decision, or better yet a difficult data-driven decision that included interpersonal considerations and ramifications.
Making decisions based on data is important, but almost every decision has an impact on people as well. The best candidates naturally weigh all sides of an issue, not just the business or human side exclusively.
26. What do you see yourself doing in five years as Repairman?
This is another question looking towards job commitment. Some people go through jobs like socks because they don't have a life plan, and your answer can show insight into this. It can also be used for finding out if you are the type that sets goals at all in life, because those that make long-term goals are usually more reliable. Also, your goals can provide insight on your personality too.
You should respond with an answer that shows progression in your career is on track with your route in the company. It's important to do your research on company prospects, this way you understand what to expect and if it's in your long-term goal. Interviewers don't want to set you on a path that won't provide the results you want, resulting in you resigning.
27. Explain me once you have made assessments on an automobile, what is your next step?
After I know what it is that an automobile needs, I convert mechanical jargon into laymen terms for customers so that they can understand what is wrong with their vehicle. Once I know that they are aware of the problem, I provide them with a time and cost estimate of the repairs that need to be done.
28. Please explain me about your work experience?
I grew up with both my grandfathers were automotive mechanic, my father also follow their path, and today i have decided to be an automotive mechanic too. It is easier to relate to mechanic like yourself and it can be very interesting as obstacles or problems arises in my career.
29. Role-specific Repairman Job Interview Questions:
☛ What do you enjoy most in this job?
☛ What kind of maintenance duties did you undertake in your previous position?
☛ What does ISO 14001 refer to?
☛ What's your experience with HVAC systems?
☛ How familiar are you with Preventive Maintenance Regulations?
☛ What's your experience with PLC?
☛ Have you done electrical system repairs in the past?
30. Operational and Situational Repairman Job Interview Questions:
☛ How do you go about allocating work to subordinates?
☛ How do you ensure others have understood your instructions?
☛ Imagine a manager asks you whether it's better to replace or repair a certain machine. How would you determine the answer?
☛ If there was a very important repair to be done that might exceed the allocated budget, what would you do?
☛ Imagine you need to create a training plan for new employees. What should they be trained in?
☛ If a contractor you hired had an accident while working, what would you do?
31. Technical Repairman Job Interview Questions:
☛ Why do you want to be maintenance technician?
☛ What motivates you in work?
☛ What do you think are ten main duties of a good maintenance technician?
☛ Tell me about five most recent defects you needed to repair.
☛ What was the most difficult bug you ever solved in your life and was there any bug you were not able to solve?
☛ Do you think you can lead a small group of people. Do you have any experience with it?
☛ Do you have a car? Would you mind travel to work?
☛ How would you ensure you maintain a professional courteous manner with all residents, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees?
☛ What do you think about doing monthly inspections in buildings? Do you think it is too often or too little?
☛ Who do you imagine as a perfect boss?
☛ What re your strengths and your weaknesses?
☛ Why should we hire you and not the another candidate?
☛ How do you cope with stress in work?
☛ Describe a situation when you did not know what to do at all.
☛ Can you describe an ideal maintenance technician from your point of view?
32. Behavioral Repairman Job Interview Questions:
☛ Tell me about a time you successfully coached a maintenance technician
☛ Describe a time you failed to provide good leadership. Why did that happen and what did you learn from the experience?
☛ Recall a time when you had to solve a problem without input from a manager. How did you handle it and what happened in the end?
☛ Give an example of a time you managed to identify and fix a problem before it became urgent
☛ Tell me about a time you hired personnel (e.g. maintenance technicians). How did you go about it and what qualities did you look for?
33. Professional Repairman Job Interview Questions:
☛ Tell me about your work experiences so far.
☛ What gives you the most satisfaction about your job?
☛ What gives you the least satisfaction about your job?
☛ What is it that attracted you to this position?
☛ Why are you leaving/did you leave your last employer?
☛ Describe a situation where you had to identify vehicle faults and explain them to a customer
☛ Tell me about how you record the work you have done.
☛ What do you know about operating efficiencies and utilisation? Why are they important in the workshop?
☛ Describe a something you have done to help improve workshop efficiency
☛ 1 Tell me about how you ensure that the work that you do is of high quality.
☛ Talk me through what you believe Customer Service is.
☛ How do you ensure you provide the best customer service you can?
☛ Think about a situation in the past where a colleague has not turned up for work. What part did you play in helping to manage the situation?
☛ What suggestions do you have for improving systems/tools/equipment that you have to use?
☛ What matters most to you about the company you work for?
☛ What matters most to you about the person you work for?
☛ Tell me what you know about us.
☛ Are there any questions you would like to ask me?
34. Basic Auto Mechanic Job Interview Questions:
☛ Why do you want to work for our garage?
☛ What training have you have had in the auto mechanic industry?
☛ What is the most difficult issue you've had to fix in a car?
☛ Do you have experience fixing dents?
☛ What experience do you have with alignment work on various vehicle types?
☛ In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of steering and suspension work? Why?
☛ What do you find most challenging when repairing or installing A/C? Why?
☛ What is your current mode of transportation?
☛ How do you ensure each vehicle inspection you complete is thorough?
☛ Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult client. How did you handle the situation? What would you have done differently?
35. Tell me what are the main duties of an automotive technician position?
Major duties of an automotive technician include: inspecting the vehicle, assessing the operational problems, performing computerized and electronic testing using specialized equipment, conducting road tests and providing repairing guidance to mechanics and technical staff. Range of duties also includes fine tuning of the engine and maintenance of service and repair records.
