question about detailing shops

noma97 · 02-01-2005, 11:30 PM

ok im 16 and i dont have a job.....most kids would say they dont want a job but i do. for the past 2 years i have been working for an auctioneer that my mom works for but it isnt the type of job that i need to make some money. sometimes there are only 1 auction a week and some weeks where there are never auctions so i dont make alot.
ok now to my question...
there is a auto detailing shop in town and i was thinking about putting in a resumea(spelling) to apply for a job but i dont kno if they would hire any1 my age. so what do you guys think?? i want a job where i can work around cars all day and that doesnt include loading groceries into peoples cars. im kinda picky when it comes to findin a job...i dont wanna work at a fast food place...no grocery stores....no restraunts...i applied for a job at sam goody(video games and music store) a few months ago but i guess u have to be gothic to work in there now cuz thats what kind of people they hired. is 16 too young to work at a detail shop?

Dallas@2020Kustoms · 02-02-2005, 11:29 AM

I don't think 16 is too young, but I think you might find it a bit difficult to work for a detail shop. The reason I say that is because each vehicle becomes their responsibilty when a customer drops it off so obviously they don't want people working for them that they don't have trust for themselves. Not to say a 16 year old can't be trusted, but with the way the world is anymore you have to prove yourself to them. Maybe if it's a big enough shop they can start you off with small jobs like shop maintenance then work you into doing things on customer's cars.

If your really into cars I wouldn't hesitate trying to get a job at an auto repair or autobody shop as well. Another good place is an auto wreckers.

Derek@2020Kustoms · 02-02-2005, 12:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 02-X

I don't think 16 is too young, but I think you might find it a bit difficult to work for a detail shop. The reason I say that is because each vehicle becomes their responsibilty when a customer drops it off so obviously they don't want people working for them that they don't have trust for themselves. Not to say a 16 year old can't be trusted, but with the way the world is anymore you have to prove yourself to them. Maybe if it's a big enough shop they can start you off with small jobs like shop maintenance then work you into doing things on customer's cars.

If your really into cars I wouldn't hesitate trying to get a job at an auto repair or autobody shop as well. Another good place is an auto wreckers.

Good advice.

My only other suggestion is you can't always be picky. Especially at 16. I worked at a gas station and a grocery store when I was about 16 (24 now) and even though they are not the best of jobs they do teach you good basic work ethics and give you some responsiblity. I do believe in find a job you do like and not be stuck in something you hate, but at 16 anything (within reason) is a good thing.

2Bbagged · 02-02-2005, 12:28 PM

yeah i have been working since i was 13 for both my moms business and at my dads work... and it shapes u as a better person overall... u become less dependent on others and have more respect for ur own and other peoples stuff... so anywhere is good

noma97 · 02-02-2005, 05:30 PM

ok thanks for all the comments guys!!
i will probably go to the detailing shop this weekend to see what they have to say and hopefully they need some help.

Golden · 02-20-2005, 10:43 PM

Well, this is obvious, but make sure your vehicle is SPOTLESS!!!!!!! Nothing like a rolling business card right?

goodluck.

Xtremelysexy99 · 02-20-2005, 10:49 PM

How about an agency ? Iknow u hear horror stories but thats how i found my current job and that was 4 years ago now im a full time employee with benefits and i make 20.27 an hr and we are paid overtime daily anything over 8hrs a day is time and a half . So have a look find a good agency and tell them what you are lookin for and let them find u a job .

Vandal27 · 02-20-2005, 10:56 PM

go for it man, i dont think you would have a problem getting into a detail shop, but on the body shop subject that 02-x brought up, definately worth a shot, maybe you can find someone to take you on as an apprentice, the only thing you might run into is shops that worry about OSHA coming might limit what they can have you doing, but anyways best of luck to you, later

Futuresweets10 · 02-20-2005, 11:31 PM

I worked at one for two years. about 90% of our people were under 21 and most were in high school. I dont know how the shop near you is, but most here hire mostly kids

02-01-2005, 11:30 PM	#1
noma97 I <3 Primer Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 886 Location: Coshocton,OH User is: OffLine	question about detailing shops ok im 16 and i dont have a job.....most kids would say they dont want a job but i do. for the past 2 years i have been working for an auctioneer that my mom works for but it isnt the type of job that i need to make some money. sometimes there are only 1 auction a week and some weeks where there are never auctions so i dont make alot. ok now to my question... there is a auto detailing shop in town and i was thinking about putting in a resumea(spelling) to apply for a job but i dont kno if they would hire any1 my age. so what do you guys think?? i want a job where i can work around cars all day and that doesnt include loading groceries into peoples cars. im kinda picky when it comes to findin a job...i dont wanna work at a fast food place...no grocery stores....no restraunts...i applied for a job at sam goody(video games and music store) a few months ago but i guess u have to be gothic to work in there now cuz thats what kind of people they hired. is 16 too young to work at a detail shop?
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02-02-2005, 11:29 AM	#2
Dallas@2020Kustoms Registered User Age: 32 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 965 Location: Deep South Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: question about detailing shops I don't think 16 is too young, but I think you might find it a bit difficult to work for a detail shop. The reason I say that is because each vehicle becomes their responsibilty when a customer drops it off so obviously they don't want people working for them that they don't have trust for themselves. Not to say a 16 year old can't be trusted, but with the way the world is anymore you have to prove yourself to them. Maybe if it's a big enough shop they can start you off with small jobs like shop maintenance then work you into doing things on customer's cars. If your really into cars I wouldn't hesitate trying to get a job at an auto repair or autobody shop as well. Another good place is an auto wreckers.
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02-02-2005, 12:06 PM	#3
Derek@2020Kustoms Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,536 Location: Windsor, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: question about detailing shops Quote: Originally Posted by 02-X I don't think 16 is too young, but I think you might find it a bit difficult to work for a detail shop. The reason I say that is because each vehicle becomes their responsibilty when a customer drops it off so obviously they don't want people working for them that they don't have trust for themselves. Not to say a 16 year old can't be trusted, but with the way the world is anymore you have to prove yourself to them. Maybe if it's a big enough shop they can start you off with small jobs like shop maintenance then work you into doing things on customer's cars. If your really into cars I wouldn't hesitate trying to get a job at an auto repair or autobody shop as well. Another good place is an auto wreckers. Good advice. My only other suggestion is you can't always be picky. Especially at 16. I worked at a gas station and a grocery store when I was about 16 (24 now) and even though they are not the best of jobs they do teach you good basic work ethics and give you some responsiblity. I do believe in find a job you do like and not be stuck in something you hate, but at 16 anything (within reason) is a good thing.
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02-02-2005, 12:28 PM	#4
2Bbagged Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 304 Location: Lusby, MD User is: OffLine	Re: question about detailing shops yeah i have been working since i was 13 for both my moms business and at my dads work... and it shapes u as a better person overall... u become less dependent on others and have more respect for ur own and other peoples stuff... so anywhere is good
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02-02-2005, 05:30 PM	#5
noma97 I <3 Primer Age: 21 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 886 Location: Coshocton,OH User is: OffLine	Re: question about detailing shops ok thanks for all the comments guys!! i will probably go to the detailing shop this weekend to see what they have to say and hopefully they need some help.
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02-20-2005, 10:43 PM	#6
Golden Full Size Chevy Age: 24 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,427 Location: Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: question about detailing shops Well, this is obvious, but make sure your vehicle is SPOTLESS!!!!!!! Nothing like a rolling business card right? goodluck. Last edited by Golden : 02-20-2005 at 10:44 PM.
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02-20-2005, 10:49 PM	#7
Xtremelysexy99 Lovin The Mastercard Age: 26 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 191 Location: oshawa ont User is: OffLine	Re: question about detailing shops How about an agency ? Iknow u hear horror stories but thats how i found my current job and that was 4 years ago now im a full time employee with benefits and i make 20.27 an hr and we are paid overtime daily anything over 8hrs a day is time and a half . So have a look find a good agency and tell them what you are lookin for and let them find u a job .
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02-20-2005, 10:56 PM	#8
Vandal27 Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 795 Location: PA User is: OffLine	Re: question about detailing shops go for it man, i dont think you would have a problem getting into a detail shop, but on the body shop subject that 02-x brought up, definately worth a shot, maybe you can find someone to take you on as an apprentice, the only thing you might run into is shops that worry about OSHA coming might limit what they can have you doing, but anyways best of luck to you, later
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02-20-2005, 11:31 PM	#9
Futuresweets10 former title junky mod Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,453 Location: Biloxi MS User is: OffLine	Re: question about detailing shops I worked at one for two years. about 90% of our people were under 21 and most were in high school. I dont know how the shop near you is, but most here hire mostly kids
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