AUTO MECHANIC SCHOOL NEAR ELIZABETH, NJ

UTI’s auto mechanic school near Elizabeth, NJ, is in Bloomfield, NJ, approximately 20 miles north. The program is designed to last just 51 weeks and helps prepare students to pursue entry-level roles in the industry after graduation.⁷

UTI’s instructors bring years of practical experience to the classroom. Even if students don’t have any background in automotive mechanics, our instructors help build their knowledge from the ground up. Through a combination of online learning and hands-on lab work, students develop foundational skills that potential employers can build upon!¹

UTI developed auto school courses with input from industry leaders. Courses build upon each other to ensure students graduate with a strong understanding of auto mechanic fundamentals.

If you’re tired of running “automotive schools near me” searches, schedule a tour at UTI Bloomfield. Getting to the campus is simple (this route requires tolls):

1. Get on I-78 W in Newark from Spring Street. (4.5 miles)
1. Head southwest toward East Jersey Street. (33 feet)
2. Turn left onto East Jersey Street. (0.2 miles)
3. Turn left onto Spring Street. (1.1 miles)
4. Use the right two lanes to turn slightly right to stay on Spring Street. (0.6 miles)
5. Keep left to stay on Spring Street. (0.9 miles)
6. Use the right two lanes to take the ramp to New Jersey Turnpike/I-95/I-78. (0.2 miles)
7. Keep right at the fork to continue onto Exits Interstate 78-Interstate 95. (0.2 miles)
8. Continue onto Spring Street (signs for I-78/Phillipsburg–Newark Expy). (0.6 miles)
9. Keep left at the fork. Follow signs for I-78 W/Garden State Parkway/Clinton and merge onto I-78 W. (0.8 miles)
2. Follow I-78 W and Garden State Parkway to Watchung Avenue in Bloomfield. Take Exit 151 from Garden State Parkway. (13.7 miles)
1. Merge onto I-78 W. (3.8 miles)
2. Use the right two lanes to take Exit 52 for Garden State Parkway North. (0.7 miles)
3. Merge onto Garden State Parkway. (8.9 miles)
4. Take Exit 151 toward Montclair/Nutley. (0.1 miles)
5. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Watchung Avenue. (262 feet)
3. Follow Watchung Avenue and Broad Street to your destination. (1.7 mi)
1. Turn left onto Watchung Avenue. (0.5 miles)
2. Slight right toward Broad Street. (138 feet)
3. Turn right onto Broad Street. (0.4 miles)
4. Turn left to stay on Broad Street. (0.6 miles)
5. Turn right. (0.1 miles)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

Similar to the automotive training program, our Diesel Technology program utilizes a blended-learning model. It provides a 45-week curriculum specifically designed to equip aspiring mechanics with the necessary skills for entry-level positions and prepares them to test for ASE certification post-graduation.⁷

Our 36-week Welding Technology program helps students build the skills for entry-level positions in various industries such as construction, manufacturing, automotive repair and more! UTI collaborated with Lincoln Electric, a leader in the manufacturing and design of welding technology, to develop welding courses aligned with industry standards and demands.