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Do I need to be certified to repair a vehicle's brakes?  \nYes. A motor vehicle mechanic shall be limited to the specialties or areas of certification in which the person is certified.  \n4) Are there different requirements to be a Motorcycle Mechanic?  \nEducation and experience is required. One year of vocational or academic schooling and one year experience as an apprentice or mechanic's helper or two years of experience. You must also pass the state motorcycle licensing exam.  \nREPAIR DEALER  \n1) What is required to obtain a repair dealer (RD) license?  \nA repair dealer (RD) must have a designated head mechanic. And this repair facility may engage in motor vehicle repairs only in the areas that its designated; full-time mechanic(s) are certified.  \nThe repair dealer's premise must be in a location properly zoned to allow such business by the respective counties.  \n2) How do I know if I’m able to conduct motor vehicle repair at this location?  \nYou must apply for a zoning clearance with the appropriate county agency and make an attestation as to the approval on the Zoning Certification Form (MVR-13) provided before your license will be issued.  \n3) If I move my repair facility will the RD license be valid at the new location?  \nYou must apply for a relocation. The motor vehicle repair dealer's premise shall meet the zoning laws of the applicable county.  \n4) I will be selling my business. Can I transfer my RD license to the new owner?  \nNo motor vehicle repair dealer’s registration shall be transferable.  \n5) I understand that the repair dealer must post a sign. What does it say?  \nThis Notice to Customer sign gives notice that any inquiries concerning a service may be made to the Board and informs the customers what they're entitled to.  \n6) How do I get this sign? And where do I post it?  \nThis sign and the dealer's registration certificate must be placed in a manner conspicuous to the public. You can download and print your own on a white paper with blue ink from the Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR) website or call the Licensing Branch at (808) 586-3000 between 7:45 a. m. and 4:30 p. m. , Hawaiian Standard Time, and request to have this Notice to Customer sign sent to you.  \n7) Does the customer have to be informed of an estimated price for labor and parts prior to proceeding with the job?  \nYes. A written estimate shall be given to the customer prior to commencement of the job. It can be waived with the form: Customer's Waiver of Right to a Repair Estimate. This form can be found on the MVR website.  \n8) Can I operate a mobile repair facility?  \nMobile implies that the facility is portable. Mobile repair facilities would not be in compliance with HRS 437-7.5.  \n9) Do I need a license if I will be painting and doing body work on vehicles?  \nAny person doing business as an auto body shop, auto paint shop, auto glass shop, auto machine shop, radiator shop, or other auto specialty shops shall register with the board asa motor vehicle repair dealer if the person performs work on the motor vehicle involving the removal, replacement, and repairing or modification, or both, of any component of the motor vehicle’s engine, automatic transmission, brakes, electrical systems, front and rear suspensions, air-conditioner, and standard trans","cbCaiemeiOs1G4y2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiemeiOs1G4y2","pdf",45334,"English","# MECHANIC\n## Licensing and experience\n## ASE certification and scope\n# REPAIR DEALER\n## RD license requirements\n## Zoning, relocation, and transferability\n## Signage and customer estimates\n## Mobile repair and auto body/paint registrations\n## Renewal and restoration","[{\"question\":\"What are the requirements to become a licensed mechanic in Hawaii?\",\"answer\":\"You need at least two years of full-time hands-on experience, or one year of hands-on experience plus qualifying training (high school training for three years in specified programs, or two years of training in a trade/technical school/community/4-year college, or an apprenticeship). 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