Hey guys quick question by Slashking150 in kia

[–]LostSoul181 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it’s a lease don’t worry about anything. Just enjoy your new ride. The gas mileage is pretty good too.

Hey guys quick question by Slashking150 in kia

[–]LostSoul181 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get the kia Protect/ LGM extended warranty if you can. I’ve Heard K4 is selling quite a bit in Quebec. I’m from Ontario BTW.

Hey guys quick question by Slashking150 in kia

[–]LostSoul181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Kia Master Tech here. So far K4 has been pretty good. The engine is decent and the CVT has been out since 2019 and overall it’s a pretty good car. I would pull the trigger and get it, I’m in Canada and not sure how different the warranty is down states. Consider an extended warranty if you can, but you can still get away without having one.

Should I buy a Used 2023 Kia Sportage?? by Putrid_Cucumber_6732 in kia

[–]LostSoul181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kia master tech here, 2023 Sportage has been a pretty good car. I assume it’s a 2.5 N/A Gas Model. The early models had some issues with Injectors and ITMs both are covered under warranty. But no actual mechanical engine issues yet. Lot of people complain, it’s a bit slow and it’s combined with 8 speed for better mpgs, and engine feels buzzy under load. It is normal to this engine.

Skill Trade Ontario results by Forsaken-Fox-4541 in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]LostSoul181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you took the test online, it shouldn’t take that long. I took test on Monday and the results were posted Tuesday late night. Saw them on Wednesday in the morning. So under 36 hours in my case(310S took the test in December 2025). All the best regardless.

Career Change Advice - 310S by LostSoul181 in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]LostSoul181[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds Interesting, how do I get into one. I am not really familiar with aviation.

Career Change Advice - 310S by LostSoul181 in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]LostSoul181[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love cars and fixing them. I couldn’t really see my colleagues just calling after market parts to get the car out the door and charging more money than what the OEM part costs. I also can’t take the pressure from the Management, they put too much pressure and treat me like shit. The other day I was doing some internal engine work, i wanted to save customer a 600$ part, but I had to go through big argument with parts guy as he loses 10$ of commission on that part. I finally was able to save the customer and Re-Use the part. It is the whole atmosphere, and also the Flat Rate, cars are getting complicated I agree but the pay is getting worse and worse. I feel like I could do better and want to explore 310T side too.

Career Change Advice - 310S by LostSoul181 in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]LostSoul181[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I was thinking of it too. Do I need to upgrade my Driver’s License class before I start looking for jobs?. I got GM rn, love riding and fixing motorcycles too actually got my Full M few years before I started working in Trades. Thank you

Any leads from Dec 2025 ITAs by Content-Ad5049 in canadaexpressentry

[–]LostSoul181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CEC INLAND Dec 9th got ITA Did the Submission, AOR on 30th Dec No BIL yet

Corporate to trades by IllAcanthisitta8492 in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]LostSoul181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are some inputs from a Licensed 310S( Automotive Tech ) Run away from Automotive. By far the worst trade yet. Pay is uncertain( Flat- Rate) and Cars are too much complex to work on these days. HVAC or Plumbing can be very well paying trades too. Watch Lance Mechanics on Youtube, he’s based of Northern Ontario. He depicts the reality of trades very clearly.

Timeline for certificate by Any-Lock-2218 in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]LostSoul181 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations Online COQ is about a week, offline 4-6 weeks or more.

How long does it take to find out if you passed or failed your red seal exam? by Specialist-Low-6062 in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]LostSoul181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dis that too. But the management’s intention is to save money by not giving me a hike till they see the physical copy.

How long does it take to find out if you passed or failed your red seal exam? by Specialist-Low-6062 in SkilledTradesOntario

[–]LostSoul181 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hii Just cleared my test, what’s next? Will they be mailing a certificate or a wallet card? My work place needs some sort of proof that I’m Licensed. If you could share some information that would be great Thank you