Oh man, those are real tough choices. Maybe you could get your certificates at your local college, and look around at some of the good Mercedes dealers, or other makes where you could work. With all the local insurance and paperwork regulations, it's hard to open up your own place and not make a regulatory misstep.

Nick's advice is very good and so is Forced's. Maybe you could do some "informational" type interviews at some of the dealers around, and see what the service managers or owners feel a good career route might be.

What about diesel maintenance for big rigs? Would working for a place like that work? I bet Nick knows something about these places as he owns b ig rigs.

No doubt about it, there is a need for good auto mechanics in Northern California.

Whatever you do, Ruben we are pulling for you and hope you find a perfect job, that works out well.

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