choked. 1  1 : to keep from breathing in a normal way by cutting off the supply of air Many people were choked by thick smoke. 2  2 : to have the trachea blocked entirely or partly He nearly choked on a bone. 3  3 : to slow or prevent the growth or action of The flowers were choked by weeds. 4  4 : to block by clogging Leaves choked the sewer.
The median annual salary for mechanic and automotive technicians was $36,710 in 2013. The highest earners in the field made about $61,210, while the lowest-paid took home $20,920.
An auto repair shop should make a minimum of 10% Net profit after payroll, parts and taxes are paid. It is the 10% net profit that allows the repair shop to take care of warranty issues and purchase new equipment and training for their staff. The average independent auto repair shop only nets only 2 to 3%. Automotive technology is changing daily in our industry.