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Hey guys. Im an 18 y/o living in North Jersey. Right now im going to school to be an "automotive technician" and I just got a job at a toyota dealership.
I'm really anxious to learn as much as I possibly can, but whenever I ask about resources to learn from, im just pointed to the toyota information service. Which is aggrivating me because, i only have access from it from work and school and it freezes as soon as I look at it.
aannnyywaayyysss... my question is, would anyone have any good toyota specific resources that they'd care to pass along to an eager yungin whos willing to learn?
Well, the stickies in the various forums are great places to start. Lots of things have been discussed here so there's certainly a wealth of information... you just need to know what you're looking for. After you've checked the stickies you could perhaps pick something you just want to know about, then do a search up at the top.
I know everyone says "use the search", but really it's your best friend. Also, the perennial http://www.howstuffworks.com though that may not be as in depth/specific for your purposes.
If you're really serious, I'd suggest you invest in a Toyota shop manual of your favorite Toyota (Camry ) and use it as a text book of sorts. Alternatively, start collecting Haynes manuals and read through them. Suppliment this reading with online material along with on the job experience and you should be well on your way to becoming a master mechanic. Goodluck
CHeck book stores for text books. There are a few different text books that go indepth on everything on a car. Look for something you would find in a school, not model specific. There really good.
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You don't need any resources from this site. As for becoming certified technician, you will know more than most people here on any car. Toyota dealership is a good place to start. Congrad.
One of the community colleges here offers the program. I'm thinking about taking it.
The Program at AR is phat...they get new toyotas to strip and put together all over again. Shoulda did that instead of going for a government BA at Sac State
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) and use it as a text book of sorts. Alternatively, start collecting Haynes manuals and read through them. Suppliment this reading with online material along with on the job experience and you should be well on your way to becoming a master mechanic. Goodluck 
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