A good starting point for someone with no practical or theoretical experience would be acquiring an entry-level technician position with a ‘quick lube’ service station. These jobs provide formal automotive technician training in general maintenance (oil change, fluid checks, fuses, tire pressure, filters, etc) and give candidates exposure to the auto service environment. This is also a good opportunity to become familiar with and begin purchasing the tools needed to perform the job. Technicians need to own their own tools before job hunting.