Investment in the future of the automotive industry: Young Car Mechanic Romania attracts twice as many participants as last year. Prizes for students and schools total €75,000.
Young Car Mechanic, one of the most important competitions dedicated to young auto mechanics, returns in 2025 with a new edition, organized by Inter Cars Romania in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Registrations for this edition are open until February 25, 2025, giving high school and vocational school students across the country the chance to showcase their skills and compete for significant prizes.
This year’s edition has recorded a record-breaking interest, with 1,000 students registered—twice as many as last year. The increasing number of participants confirms the importance and relevance of the competition in developing future professionals in the automotive industry. Undoubtedly, the prizes at stake have also attracted young participants: students and schools will receive cash prizes and technical materials totaling €75,000. In addition, the winner will travel abroad and participate in the international final alongside the other 12 laureates from Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Croatia, Greece, and the Czech Republic.
Young Car Mechanic 2025 Competition: Stages and Schedule
This year, the competition will be organized in three distinct stages:
- Stage 1: Online quiz – 50 theoretical questions to select participants for the regional rounds.
- Stage 2: Three regional rounds, each with 10 participants, organized as follows:
- March 29-30, 2025 – Cluj-Napoca
- April 5-6, 2025 – Bacău
- April 12-13, 2025 – Bucharest
- Stage 3: National Final (May 22-23, 2025) – 10 finalists will take 10 practical tests, each lasting 45 minutes.
The competition is included in the official calendar of the Ministry of Education for 2025, providing not only increased visibility but also significant recognition that has already attracted more participants and the involvement of educational institutions.
Opportunities and Benefits for Participants
Young Car Mechanic Romania offers participants:
- Training and online seminars with leading manufacturers of auto parts and equipment.
- Training sessions for teachers in participating educational institutions.
- Substantial prizes for the best students and their teams.
- The chance to participate in the international final, where they will compete against young mechanics from 12 other European countries.
A Strategic Partnership for the Future of Technical Education
“We are delighted to see the growing interest in this competition and the support provided by the Ministry of Education. Young Car Mechanic is not just a contest; it is a real opportunity for young people passionate about the automotive field to test and improve their skills. We aim to continue supporting education and professional training in this sector,” said Petrișor Covaciu, Project Manager of Young Car Mechanic Romania.
How to Register?
Students interested in participating in the competition must register by February 25, 2025, via the official website: www.youngcarmechanic.ro. More details about the competition format, stages, and participation rules are available online.