How to become a car tuner?

Course content:

A. Automobile power modification 1. Turbocharging system and supporting modification technology; 2. Engine oil supply system modification; 3. Engine computer modification; 4. Engine air intake and exhaust system modification; 5. Engine ignition system modification; 6. Power performance

B. Car handling modification 1. Car tire rim modification; 2. Braking system modification; 3. Modification of automobile suspension, shock absorbers and springs; 4. Safety

C. Modification product introduction 1. United States; 2. Germany; 3. Japan; 4. Australia

D .The latest modification technology and information, operation and management of modification shops

Certificate:

After the training of the students, the center will organize an examination. The exam adopts a hundred-point system, and a score of 60 or above is considered qualified. Those who pass the exam will be issued an "International Registered Senior Automotive Modifier" certificate by the American Business Certification Association after their qualifications are assessed by an expert review committee. In order to standardize the automobile modification market, improve the modification skills and quality of technicians, and cultivate professional automobile modification talents. Now the five major ministries and commissions - the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine have officially issued a formal notice to the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, formally approving the proposal submitted by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce at the beginning of the year on the formulation of regulations related to automobile modifications. At the same time, it has been approved by the People's Republic of China ***The "Auto Modifier" job training and professional qualification training institutions approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People's Republic of China were accordingly established. The proposal points out that on the basis of ensuring vehicle safety performance and ensuring road traffic safety, we must improve laws, regulations and national standards related to vehicle modification, adjust the industrial structure, upgrade modification products, standardize the modification accessories market, improve modification technology, and build a harmonious and healthy automobile. Modification culture promotes the healthy, regular and orderly development of my country's automobile modification industry.

For the car modification industry currently on the market, vehicles must be modified by a car modification technician who has obtained the "Practice Qualification Certificate" and "Job Competency Certificate" to be considered a legal modification. At the same time, this is also the first step in the car modification industry. It is the only authoritative standard for practitioner qualification certification and the professional standard for automotive modification practitioners. The first batch of students started classes in Beijing in September 2013. As of January 10 this year, more than 130 people across the country have obtained the "Job Competency Certificate" issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce Automobile and Motorcycle Parts Chamber of Commerce. "Practice Qualification Certificate". The emergence of China's first batch of "car tuners" marks "the formalization and legalization of the car modification industry. At the same time, car modification practitioners who are related to personal safety and large property value must hold a certificate to work"

Purpose of the "Car Modifier" Qualification Certificate

1. The car tuner who has obtained the certificate is a legal practitioner in the automobile modification industry, and it is also the only standard for identifying whether the modified vehicle is legal.

2. Only vehicles modified by certified car tuners using modified parts that have been inspected and certified to have qualified quality and are included in the insurance claims catalog of insurance companies are expected to be insured for "car modification value-added insurance".

3. The "Position Competency Certificate" and "Practice Qualification Certificate" are the only certificates that certify the technical level and level of the tuner. They are also the only certificates that allow car modification practitioners to be recognized by the country.

4. The Industry and Commerce Bureau will require modification shops with certified modifiers to apply for a modification license and legally engage in modification business.

5. During the annual vehicle inspection, only vehicles modified by certified tuners can change the "Drive Book" and undergo annual inspection

Look at the current automobile maintenance industry, 4S shop maintenance costs It's so high that it can only be repaired but not replaced. The trustworthiness of ordinary small maintenance companies is not very high. This problem has long been criticized by car owners. I think we can find an outlet to find entrepreneurial opportunities from this aspect.

International modification technicians are blooming everywhere. How many real "modification masters" are there

In domestic modification shops large and small, you can always hear such rhetoric: "Technicians" "From Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan", "Technicians who come back from abroad have good skills".

But do car owners who are preparing for modifications know that most of these foreign technicians have not received formal training, and it only takes 10 days to train a modification technician in China?

“Foreign tuners” can be seen everywhere

At the recent International Tuned Car Expo in Shanghai, Mr. He’s words were verified. “Hong Kong technology” and “German tuners” can be seen everywhere. Technology" and other slogans.

Since there are no standards or complete policy support for domestic modification, the modification can only be made with reference to foreign standards. In this case, the modification shop will of course need to find technicians from abroad, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, so that it can Customers note

Since the current domestic modification policy has not been completely liberalized, domestic modification shops are basically in a semi-underground state, and foreign technicians are really willing to work in this semi-public environment. .

Having many years of experience in the modification industry, speaking of foreign modification technicians, I feel deeply helpless: some modification shops in China are indeed opened by foreign technicians, but due to reasons such as unclear domestic policies, many modification shops are already at a semi-standstill and account for only a small part of the entire industry; and most of the remaining modification shops are domestic "part-time" modification shops engaged in car beauty and decoration. The so-called foreign technicians in these shops are just Technology has been learned from abroad or equipment has been introduced from Hong Kong and Taiwan. It is understood that these modification technicians with "international" backgrounds rarely actually engage in professional modification abroad. They only work as modification technicians in China after learning the corresponding modification knowledge or theory abroad.

“In fact, most of the cars they modify cannot meet foreign standards at all, and many cars even have a reduced safety factor due to inappropriate modifications.” Mr. He said that these modification technicians often allow car owners to make modifications requirements, regardless of whether the modification is reasonable or not. Xiong Wei from the Odebackus Business Promotion Office believes that it is difficult to see what is special about these domestic tuners based solely on their professionalism.

We cannot study the origins and authenticity of foreign modification technicians in detail, but the reporter found that in China, car mechanics only need 10 days of training to successfully obtain the nationally recognized modification technician qualification.

“At present, most of the modification technicians in our country teach privately.” Mr. He told reporters that most of the modification technicians in the country increase the power of the vehicle or change the circuit inside the car without authorization. They have no idea whether the modification will affect the vehicle. However, they do not understand the performance and safety of the vehicle. Some modifiers only entered the modification industry through some simple training of "master leading apprentice". Apart from this method, there is only one training institution for automobile modification technology in China that recruits students and issues modification technician certificates. Its external enrollment brochure states that the training time is 10 days per period. “It’s hard to believe that you can become a modification technician in just 10 days of training.” The after-sales maintenance manager of a Changan Ford 4S store in Shanghai believes that it is impossible for a maintenance personnel to acquire enough relevant knowledge in just 10 days. Modification Technicians not only need to understand the performance of the vehicle, but also understand various aspects such as the safety of the vehicle after modification. It is difficult to become a real modification person by just learning theory.

Reporter’s postscript: The “dead cycle” of the car modification industry

The current problems faced by modification technicians are related to the entire domestic modification environment. A project investigation team of a foreign car modification company once entered China and wanted to introduce foreign car modification standards and technologies into China, but it was not recognized by the relevant departments.

The most critical factor limiting the development of the modification industry is the lack of industry standards and management regulations for automobile modification. In the current field of domestic automobile modification, not only is there a lack of relevant laws and regulations, but there is also a lack of technical standards and identification for modification. In most foreign countries, car modifications have standards and regulations. The United States, Japan, Australia and other countries have car modification exhibitions every year. There are large-scale modification factories in many European countries. In addition to having specialized technical research and development departments and testing departments, more importantly, their engine modifications must pass certification and licensing. Their rigorous attitude is no less than that of ordinary regular OEMs. . In our country, although the new policy has gradually liberalized car modification to a certain extent, it is difficult to certify car modification business qualifications, and car users do not know much about modification knowledge, and there is no way to determine the quality and safety of modifications. assessment.

All these factors have formed the current situation of my country's automobile modification industry. Those who are unprofessional cannot be recognized. Without recognition, they cannot become bigger and stronger. If they want to improve, they must change their basic concepts. The domestic car modification industry seems to have entered an "dead cycle."