Automotive Technology Program Overview
Learn by doing during your automotive mechanic training as you take on the maintenance and repair of both import and domestic vehicles. You'll train on everything from simple engine systems to power and performance machines. At select campuses, your training will also include a three-week Battery Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology course. This specialized course introduces you to high-voltage vehicle operations, electric vehicle components, and EV-specific diagnostics and service procedures.
At UTI's mechanic school, you can gain industry-related knowledge and prepare yourself for an in-demand career that fits your passion.1
51 weeks
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Automotive Technician Training
In less than a year, you could be a trained automotive technician.7 It starts with core courses at one of our automotive mechanic schools, where you’ll learn how to diagnose, maintain and repair domestic and foreign vehicles. From there, you can advance to a Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training program.
Our blended-learning model combines instructor-led online lessons with hands-on training in the lab, giving you flexibility and real-world preparation. Many UTI students come from different backgrounds, including those changing careers later in life. If you’re ready to shift gears, our hands-on training can help you build new skills and prepare for an entry-level career with support from Career Services to help connect you with employers after graduation.
UTI Automotive Mechanic School Graduate Stories
Madison Conrad is living her dream after taking NASCAR courses at UTI Mooresville.
Working his way up as a Munday Chevrolet apprentice.
From Hawaii to Arizona, EJ Maltezo gains the confidence to be a Toyota tech.
5 Reasons to Choose UTI's Auto Mechanic School
- Train and graduate in less than a year.7
- Dedicated teams to help search for financial aid,10 housing and employment.
- Specialized training programs featuring Ford, BMW, GM and more.11
- Hands-on training environments.18
- Experienced instructors.
UTI Automotive Mechanic Classes
*Power & Performance® course not available at the campus in Mooresville, North Carolina.
**Please note this course is only included at campuses offering the Automotive & EV Technology and Automotive/Diesel & EV Technology programs.
Specialized Automotive Technician Training
Continue your training at UTI, where you can train on vehicles from leading manufacturers in the industry. Programs designed with these industry leaders mimic the real-world workflows of each brand.
Once you've completed your core mechanic school program, you can apply to train with the manufacturer of your choice.
Mechanic ASE Certification Training
UTI's Automotive Technician training program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, a division of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).16
Graduates of the program are well prepared to complete ASE examinations and can substitute their training for one year of the two years of experience required to test to become ASE certified.
UTI Auto Mechanic School Locations
The Future of Automotive
The automotive industry needs highly trained professionals who understand the technology that drives vehicles. An education at UTI prepares you with the knowledge you need to get your start.
$1,700 tool credit
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! UTI’s Automotive program is designed to be completed in just 51 weeks.7 View our auto mechanic course topic list here.
UTI graduates have the skills and knowledge needed to take the exams required to earn ASE certifications. Plus, graduates can substitute their training for one of the two years of experience required to become ASE certified. Learn more about becoming ASE certified here.
The median annual salary for automotive service technicians and mechanics in the United States was $49,670 in May 2024,25 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This means half of automotive technicians earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area. Learn more by visiting our auto mechanic salary guide.
Yes! Our campus in Mooresville is the exclusive educational provider for NASCAR-endorsed training.24 Learn more about our NASCAR-endorsed training program here.
Yes. You may begin training right after high school as long as you meet UTI’s admissions requirements. The program is designed to train individuals with limited or no prior experience in automotive diagnostics and repair.
UTI’s Automotive Technology program uses a blended-learning model. Part of each day is instructor-led online coursework, which is followed by hands-on lab training on real vehicles (import and domestic) and systems such as engines, transmissions, steering/suspension, brakes, electrical, HVAC, and at some campuses, electric vehicle (EV) systems. This approach helps students gain the practical skills needed to pursue entry-level roles as automotive technicians.
Yes. Eligible veterans and active-duty service members may be able to use VA education benefits, such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, to help pay for automotive training at UTI.20,21 SkillBridge and Career Skills Programs may also be available to help service members gain hands-on training before transitioning to civilian life.