Hey GM Tech. I was a former GM , Ford and general Tech for 22years. Got into the forklift business 8 years ago and never looked back. Finally, I'm treated like a human being now. Wish i got into forklifts sooner. I went from scrounging for hours, buying all my tools, work boots...you know the drill....To having a steady wage with great benefits and pension, all tools supplied with service van. I worked one week before going on my own. As an auto tech, you already know how to read a manual and work with computers. Forklifts are EASIER than late model cars to repair! If you could fix a new new Gm with 6 on board computers, you can fix Lift trucks. Go for it!