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  Automotive-related Businesses
What are the motor vehicle repair categories which require state certification?
 
Answer:

The Automobile and Light Truck repair categories for vehicles under 10,000 pounds G.V.W. are:

  1. Engine Repair
  2. Engine Tune-up/Performance
  3. Front End, Suspension & Steering Systems
  4. Brakes & Braking Systems
  5. Automatic Transmission
  6. Manual Transmission,Front & Rear Drive Axles
  7. Electrical Systems
  8. Heating & Air Conditioning
  9. Collision-related Mechanical Repair
  10. Unitized Body Structural Repair
  11. Pre-1973 Vehicles

The Heavy-duty Truck repair categories for vehicles over 10,000 pounds G.V.W. are:

  1. Engine Repair - Gasoline
  2. Engine Repair - Diesel
  3. Drive Train
  4. Brakes & Braking Systems
  5. Suspension & Steering Systems
  6. Electrical Systems
  7. Collision-Related Mechanical Repair

Repair categories for other on-road vehicles are:

  1. Motorcycle
  2. Recreational Trailer

Individuals certified in all of the first 8 categories of Automobile and Light Truck repair is a Master Automobile mechanic.  Similarly, a mechanic certified in all of the first 6 categories of Heavy-Duty Truck repair is a Master Heavy-duty truck mechanic.  Individuals having certification in Motorcycle are also given a Master status. A mechanic certified in less than the first 8 automobile and light truck categories, or less than the first 6 heavy-duty truck repair categories or other category is considered a Specialty Mechanic.

 

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