Bob's Main Street Auto & Towing has served the West Bend and Hubertus communities since 1980, offering expert automotive repair, maintenance, and 24/7 towing services across four convenient locations. Staffed by ASE-certified technicians, each shop provides trusted care for both domestic and foreign vehicles, with services ranging from brake repair and oil changes to diagnostics, emissions testing, and full-system inspections. Backed by a 5-year/50,000-mile warranty and a reputation for honest, high-quality work, Bob's is a true alternative to costly dealership service.

Automotive repair knowledge can be derived from on-the-job training, an apprenticeship program, vocational school or college.

Apprenticeship

Apprentice mechanics work under master mechanics for a specified number of years before they work on their own. Some areas have formal apprenticeship programs, however many automotive repair shops utilize an informal apprenticeship system within their facilities. A master mechanic is often encouraged to train an apprentice by earning additional wages from the work produced by the apprentice.

Secondary education

In the United States, many programs and schools offer training for those interested in pursuing competencies as automotive mechanics or technicians. Areas of training include automobile repair and maintenance, collision repair, painting and restoring, electronics, air-conditioning and heating systems, and truck and diesel mechanics. The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) is responsible for evaluating training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry. NATEF accredits programs in four different categories: automotive, collision, trucks (diesel technology) and alternative fuels. Diesel mechanics have developed into a trade somewhat distinctive from gasoline-engine mechanics. NATEF lists secondary and post secondary schools with accredited programs on their website.