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Real Life 101: Cars

18 minutes 49 seconds

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Car lovers, listen up, because this set of professions may be of interest. First, the host finds himself in the front seat of a Mercedes while a car salesperson shares some tricks of the trade. Next, visit with a pair of auto mechanics who help their customers keep their cars running properly, and learn what to expect with this kind of job. Ever damage an automobile? Visit an auto repair shop where the employees there repair a vehicle while discussing how to start a career in the automotive industry. Accessibility options on the DVD are: (1) description, (2) English subtitles in a black box.

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Runtime: 18 minutes 49 seconds

Topic: Careers
Subtopic: Auto Maintenance and Repair, Job Skills, Occupations
Grade/Interest Level: 6 - 12
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Release Year: 2008
Producer/Distributor: Landmark Media
Series: Real Life 101
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Heather H. (Denver, CO)

December 7th, 2017 at 03:03 PM

This video shows a great range of different careers in the automobile industry, including a car salesman, a mechanic, and an autobody detailer/auto repair technician.

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