[Wolf1]

Rammstein: One thing you may want to check into is the earning potential of a mechanic in your area. You must remember, hourly or flat rate wages are usually a percentage of shop rate, so once you are maxxed out you only get raises as shop rate increases. In my area, wages range from $16.00 (entry level) to $24.00 (journeyman) per flat rate hour. I am sure these rates vary around the country due to differences in shop rates and living expenses. If arent able or willing to work for the going rate for your area the venture may not be feasable for you. Most entry level technicians average around 30 flat rate hrs per week. Journeyman techs usually 45-50 per week. These are the averages that I have seen in our shop over the last seven years or so......just my .02...