licensed mechanics

[jimg.allentown]

The purpose of this post is to clear the air about licensing of mechanics.

I have read several references about someone being a "licensed" mechanic. As far as I know, there is no such thing.

I made a living as a mechanic for many years. In that time, I have never possessed or been asked for such a license. I have a license to perform automobile inspections. I have been certified by ASE as a master automobile technician as well as a master heavy duty truck technician. also hold a refrigeration license issued by the EPA. I also have many certifications from car manufacturers Ford and GM. During the time that I had my own shop, I was required to have a business license. Same as the hardware store, the sewing machine shop, and the beauty shop in the next block.

But never a mechanic's license.

The question here is where, if anyplace, is such a license issued or required to do repair work on automobiles? Or is it something that gets added on to add some "power" to a description of somebody's qualifications? Curious minds want to know.

 

[redtom]

In Michigan to do repairs for hire on vehicles, legally, you must have a Mich Mechanics license, issued by the state after passing their test.

 

[Billy Shafer]

I have been a mechanic on generators since 1974. I did have a license for natural gas and propane systems. Certified in generator and control systems. But never heard of a license to be a mechanic.

 

[544hydro]

Aircraft mechanics are licensed. Not sure about other industries.

 

[westga]

You have to be DOT qualified in order to work on or operate a natural gas compressor station. Lot of paper work to keep up.

I know this was not exactly what you were asking but the way things are headed in today's world who knows what's next.

 

[Al Baker(pumpman)]

I are a mechinec, and am licensed. I have one to drive a big truck, flat beds tankers, and doubles. I have one to ride my Harley scooter. I also have one to carry a side arm whiles I do it. Yep, I am licensed.Some things I been doing for so long they call it Grandfathered in. In those times no paper needed. Al

 

[JD Seller]

I think they are confusing certified with licensed. That being said are there some states that have some type of licensing program??? Like plumbers or electricians. That I can only say not in any of the mid-west states I know anything about.

 

[moresmoke]

Canada has mechanic licensing. Apprentice, journeyman, master etc. Some states require licensing to provide state inspection stickers.

 

[Heyseed]

Ran a few shops for 18+ years in Virginia never heard of a licensed mechanic. State Safety Inspectors yes.

 

[David G]

I have my DOT controls certification for working on natural gas compressor stations.

What a PIA, but the rules.

 

[Rollie NE PA]

I watch South Main Auto from Avoca, NY on Youtube. I have heard him say that his shop is a licensed shop. Oh yea, he has a Famall tractor.

 

[IndianaSteve]

Michigan

 

[Spook]

Couple local shops got shut down recently, they were running without licensed mechanics. The state closed them up.

 

[Hobo,NC]

I think you get them license's off the snap-on truck...

 

[Pitch]

New York does have "Registered repair shops", which means the shop has a business license to work on vehicles.
The mechanic is not licensed. Merely a business license.https://dmv.ny.gov/repair/open-repair-body-shop