[Ian]

the best feature of a tech school is getting into a car manufacurer's own tech school. I know that Mercedes, BMW and Audi all have their own schools for their techs and its a lot easier to get into them if you go to a tech school. I went because wyotech offered a lot more than just dealership style work. I took a course called chassis fabrication and high performance engines where I learned how to design, fabricate and install roll cages, mustang II style front suspensions and different style rear suspensions like 4 links and pro links. I then took a class called street rod and custom fabrication. that class taught me how to shape sheet metal, paint, chop tops, channel bodies and even section bodies (although I didnt have the guts or a project car to section).

If you just want to go to work for a dealership, you can simply start on the lube rack and work your way up. But if you're trying to get into a performance or custom shop, you might want to think about going to school. I'm not saying you wont be able to get a performance/custom job without school, but it would make things easier.

Hope this helps a little.