General jobs

Mechanic

Mecanicien

Maintains, diagnoses, repairs, and replaces vehicle parts on engines, brakes, steering, suspension, and electronic systems.

Advantages

The trade combines manual work and technical thinking.
Every vehicle problem is a practical puzzle to solve.
Mechanics can specialize in diagnostics, heavy vehicles, or electric cars.
The job is useful in garages, dealerships, fleets, and workshops.
Modern vehicles make the trade increasingly technical and interesting.

Disadvantages

Oil, grease, and dirt are part of daily work.
Heavy wheels and components can be difficult to move.
Electronic faults can be time-consuming to diagnose.
Some tasks happen in uncomfortable positions under the vehicle.
Workshops can be noisy and sometimes stressful during peak periods.

Socket set

Socket wrench set

Jeu de cles a douilles

Loosens and tightens many bolts and nuts on vehicles.

Jack

Hydraulic jack

Cric hydraulique

Raises a vehicle safely for wheel and underbody work.

Torque wrench

Cle dynamometrique

Tightens parts to the correct manufacturer setting.

Scanner

Diagnostic scanner

Valise de diagnostic

Reads error codes and live data from vehicle systems.

Screwdriver

Screwdriver set

Jeu de tournevis

Removes trims, covers, clamps, and many small parts.

Brake tool

Brake piston tool

Repousse-piston de frein

Pushes back brake pistons during pad replacement.

Drain pan

Oil drain pan

Bac de vidange

Collects old engine oil during servicing.

Impact wrench

Cle a choc

Removes tight wheel nuts and stubborn fasteners quickly.

Oil

Engine oil

Huile moteur

Lubricates moving engine parts and reduces wear.

Brake fluid

Liquide de frein

Transfers pressure in the hydraulic braking system.

Coolant

Liquide de refroidissement

Helps control engine temperature and prevents freezing.

Air filter

Filtre a air

Filters air before it enters the engine.

Oil filter

Filtre a huile

Keeps engine oil cleaner during operation.

Spark plug

Bougie d allumage

Ignites the fuel-air mixture in petrol engines.

Brake pad

Plaquette de frein

Creates friction to slow and stop the vehicle.

Belt

Drive belt

Courroie d accessoires

Transfers power to engine accessories.

Battery

Batterie

Supplies electrical power for starting and onboard systems.

Spare part

Replacement parts

Pieces de rechange

New parts fitted when original components are worn or damaged.