Auto mechanic seems like a noble profession. It seems like they don't get enough credit. But I don't know exactly what they do or how they do it, really
One of the things an auto mechanic does is diagnose issues quickly and correctly in a vehicle.
Ah, right, of course. So what's interesting about the profession? Or what do you wish more people knew?
I wish more people knew that preventative maintenance is important, and vehicles should be regularly maintained.
Ah, right, that makes sense. Well, what's your go-to fun fact to tell people when they ask you about your job?
I like to tell them that so called "scheduled replacement" of various parts is really misunderstood when it comes to preventative maintenance.
Hm, I see. Anything else you could tell me about it that I could tell my friends to sound like I know what I'm talking about?
You could tell them that it really is important to replace parts on schedule in order to avoid damage that would cost a lot more money.