Auto and diesel mechanics are very similar career paths with quite a few fundamental differences. The primary differences that set them apart are the training and education methods. Although both types of mechanics offer similar services, they specialise in analysing and maintaining unique kinds of vehicles and machinery.
What Does An Auto Mechanic Do?
Automotive mechanics are experienced professionals who perform maintenance services on vehicles to ensure safety. Their services include:
- Vehicle consultancy.
- Routine auto maintenance.
- Changing oil or filters.
- Analysing vehicles to determine the significant problems.
Auto mechanics work for auto dealerships, focusing on specific brands and models of vehicles. Auto mechanics also work in repair shops that provide services to a wide variety of vehicles. Many auto mechanics also prefer working alone and serving long term personal clients.
What Does a Diesel Mechanic Do?
Diesel mechanics are specialised technicians who provide examining and repair services to vehicles and machines that run on diesel fuel. Diesel engines are the standard for heavy vehicles such as trucks, farm equipment, and construction machinery, and it often requires meticulous training and vocational education. Diesel mechanics have the opportunity to pursue career paths in different fields such as marine diesel mechanism, aircraft technician, or agricultural equipment mechanism.
Differences Between Auto Mechanics and Diesel Mechanics
Although there are many similarities between them, and they have the ability to perform a lot of each other’s work, there are some fundamental differences between auto and diesel mechanics. The primary difference between their work lies in the vehicles they repair and the engines or machinery they work with. Automotive mechanics focus their work and attention on commercial cars and trucks that often run on gasoline engines. Although diesel mechanics are capable of working on such vehicles, their specialisation lies in industrial vehicles such as trucks, boats, construction vehicles, and agricultural vehicles that run on diesel engines. These vehicles and machines require special training that set them apart from automotive mechanics.
Commercial cars and vehicles often require a lot of technical understanding and computer knowledge to perform certain repair and maintenance services. Automotive mechanics are therefore adept at working with technical vehicles. When it comes to diesel engines, understanding electrical components is not necessary. It requires more mechanical understanding to perform effectively.
An automotive mechanic can receive two types of certifications: Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and Manufacturer Certification. Diesel mechanics can receive the ASE certification, American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) certification, and Heavy Equipment certification.
At Kings Mobile Diesel Repairs, we have a knowledgeable and experienced diesel mechanics team. We provide our licensed services to clients across Sydney, and we’d love to have a long-term relationship with you and your industrial vehicles.
