Passive income: NO

Earning passive income from a mechanic side hustle is challenging. Most mechanics earn actively by providing services directly. To make it passive, one would need to establish a business with systems like hiring staff, automating bookings, and outsourcing tasks. However, this requires significant upfront investment and management skills. Few mechanics reach this level; it's mostly outliers who succeed. Many believe they can achieve passive income quickly, but it often takes years of effort. Realistically, it becomes passive for those who can scale their business and delegate effectively, not for individual mechanics working alone.