Blanka Kasalo, Author at Automotive Training Centre

How Students in Auto Service Advisor Training Can Succeed in Wholesale

After graduating from auto service advisor training, you will be qualified to work in a variety of fields. You could have the opportunity to work as a service advisor, retail parts clerk, and even as

5 January 2017

Future Collision Estimators: Here Are the 4 Stages of Car Repair

Collision estimators play an important role in the automotive repair process. If you choose this career path, your training will help you accurately predict which repairs are going to be needed, estim

4 January 2017

Students in Dispatcher Training: Here’s the History of CB Radio

For years, it was the habit of many truckers on long drives to have an occasional chat with dispatchers, fellow drivers, and even non-industry individuals over their CB radios. CB radio, or citizens b

4 January 2017

Infographic: How Self-Driving Cars Work

The widespread availability of self-driving cars is moving closer and closer to reality all the time. Major players like Tesla, Google, and Nissan have all confidently declared that they will make ful

4 January 2017

3 Tips for Choosing Good Car Soap After Auto Detailing Training

Choosing the right products is the first step in completing the perfect detailing job. Unfortunately, there are tons of products on the market, each one claiming it can help make cars sparkle. How do

3 January 2017

3 Times of Year Auto Service Advisors Will See Lots of Accidents

It’s no secret that certain times of year are more dangerous for driving than others. Seasonal variables like snow and rain can create hazardous conditions that make it difficult to keep a vehic

29 December 2016

3 Issues Collision Estimators Can Find After Minor Accidents

When a vehicle is brought into an auto body repair shop after a minor or major collision, problems can either be very obvious or not obvious at all. The best auto collision estimators and auto mechani

29 December 2016

Looking at Careers in the Auto Industry? Here’s What Mobile Electronics Installers Do

More and more, cars are becoming hubs for a variety of electronic devices and services. Navigation and entertainment equipment, charging ports, and the many wires and hidden components around a car al

28 December 2016

In Dispatch Training? Here’s How Hub & Spoke and Point to Point Dispatching Compare

In truck dispatching, two of the most common systems used are called “point to point” and “hub & spoke” (H&S). Point to point involves a driver collecting cargo at the

28 December 2016

3 Reasons Microfiber Towels Are Essential for Professional Automotive Detailing

Any great automotive detailer knows microfiber towels are the Holy Grail when it comes to detailing. Professionals have long since done away with sponges, abrasive towels, and paper towel in favour of

27 December 2016

Year-Round Car Events in Vancouver for Students in Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships to Check Out

There are tons of different car related events aspiring automotive professionals can attend in Vancouver. Smaller events like A&W’s Classic Car Show take place on a weekly basis. In addition, la

23 December 2016

Professionals With Auto Mechanic Training Use TSBs as Diagnostic Tools

Recalls VS Technical Service Bulletins: 3 Differences for Students in Mechanic Colleges

The process of assembling and delivering a car to consumers has many steps. When something goes wrong with one of them, it sometimes happens that many cars are affected. This can lead to breakdowns, a

22 December 2016

What Students in Dispatcher Training Should Know About the Canadian Trucking Alliance

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is a federation of multiple different provincial trucking associations. It represents 4,500 members of the trucking industry in different provinces including carri

21 December 2016

4 Types of Fuel Injection Systems for Auto Parts Specialists

It doesn’t take an automotive professional to know that engines need fuel to operate. However, many do not know how that fuel makes the engine run once it’s pumped into the tank. Engines combust a

21 December 2016

Why the Average Age of Vehicles on the Road Is Rising and What it Means for Auto Mechanic Careers

Auto sales are fairly high, and yet the average age of cars on the road in Canada continues to rise. According to a TD report, the average age hit 9.3 years as of 2012. While that is a fair bit lower

20 December 2016

Auto Body Filler: Application Best Practices for Future Auto Body Technicians

Auto body filler, otherwise known as putty, mud, or its original brand name Bondo, is used by auto body technicians to fill in spaces on a vehicle’s exterior. Usually, it’s used to repair vehicles

16 December 2016

3 Big Auto Detailing Mistakes Professionals Know to Avoid

Auto detailing is an intricate process that requires a vast amount of knowledge. Well-trained automotive detailers learn the tricks of the trade and start their careers confident and prepared. Profess

15 December 2016

The 1989 Terra-Jet before reconstruction and repairs by ATC students

Students at Automotive School in Toronto Get Their Hands on a 1989 Terra-Jet

The students enrolled at Automotive Training Centre’s Toronto campus took part in an exciting project this year: They restored a 1989 Terra-Jet all-terrain vehicle! Using the skills they gained in c

14 December 2016

Want to Become a Mechanic? 3 Cars Millennials Love Most!

Seasoned mechanics encounter dozens of different vehicles during their careers. It quickly becomes apparent that certain demographics are drawn to specific vehicle models depending on their nee

14 December 2016

Aspiring Auto Service Advisors: Here Are 3 Surprising Issues Facing Self-Driving Cars

Would you get into a self-driving car? Whether you’re willing to or not, you may see your customers opt for the technology down the line in your automotive career. Companies like Google and Tesla ar

14 December 2016

What Is Semi-Automatic Transmission? 3 Things for Students in Automotive Technology Training to Know

Otherwise known as an automatic manual transmission or a clutchless manual transmission, the semi-automatic transmission provides an alternative to its automatic or manual counterparts. Although semi-

13 December 2016

3 Winter Trucking Safety Tips for Students in Dispatcher Training

Canada is known for its rugged, snowy, and cold winters. But no matter the weather conditions, cargo still needs to be transported to where it’s needed. Thus, transportation industry workers like lo

9 December 2016

3 Steps Auto Body Technicians Follow When Repairing Bumper Damage

Repairing or replacing a bumper was once a pretty easy task. Usually, you unbolted the bumper from the body, did the work that needed doing, and bolted it back on. Nowadays, though, bumpers are typica

9 December 2016

Save Christmas By Picking Santa’s New Ride

It turns out elves make lousy auto technicians, and Santa’s sleigh isn’t drivable anymore. Now he has to give it up and upgrade to something a little better. Christmas depends on it! Got a

8 December 2016

3 Canadian Inventions You Might Encounter After Your Auto Mechanic Training Program

It’s a point of pride for many Canadians that our country punches above its weight when it comes to inventing useful things. From Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone to Fred

7 December 2016

3 Benefits of Using an HVLP Spray Gun for Automotive Painting

In your auto painting career, odds are good that you’ll do much of your work with a high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray gun. This technology offers a few advantages over the older high-pressu

7 December 2016

4 Buyer Personality Types and How You Can Sell to Them After Car Sales Training

Every customer who walks into a car dealership has a different story, personality type, preference, and reason for being there. Whether they are looking to finally purchase their dream car, replace an

6 December 2016

Automotive Training Centre Dragster Race

1st Annual Dragster Race at Automotive Training Centre – Toronto

Goodbye Indy 500. See you later Grand Prix. So long NHRA! At our Toronto Campus, this was the race of the year and a battle to the very end. A race of acceleration on a track between 2 vehicles. This

2 December 2016

What Students in Automotive Technology Courses Can Learn About Hybrid and All-Electric Car Batteries

In the first half of 2016, Canada saw a 54 per cent increase in electric vehicle (EV) sales over the previous year. With most major car manufactures releasing new hybrids and EVs, there are mor

2 December 2016

Students in Auto Mechanic Training: Here Are 4 Tips for Breaking in New Cars

Bring up the topic of breaking in cars around car enthusiasts and you’re probably in for a lengthy and passionate debate. With current advancements in vehicle technology, many argue that it’s no l

1 December 2016

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How Students in Auto Service Advisor Training Can Succeed in Wholesale

Future Collision Estimators: Here Are the 4 Stages of Car Repair

Students in Dispatcher Training: Here’s the History of CB Radio

Infographic: How Self-Driving Cars Work

3 Tips for Choosing Good Car Soap After Auto Detailing Training

3 Times of Year Auto Service Advisors Will See Lots of Accidents

3 Issues Collision Estimators Can Find After Minor Accidents

Looking at Careers in the Auto Industry? Here’s What Mobile Electronics Installers Do

In Dispatch Training? Here’s How Hub & Spoke and Point to Point Dispatching Compare

3 Reasons Microfiber Towels Are Essential for Professional Automotive Detailing

Year-Round Car Events in Vancouver for Students in Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships to Check Out

Recalls VS Technical Service Bulletins: 3 Differences for Students in Mechanic Colleges

What Students in Dispatcher Training Should Know About the Canadian Trucking Alliance

4 Types of Fuel Injection Systems for Auto Parts Specialists

Why the Average Age of Vehicles on the Road Is Rising and What it Means for Auto Mechanic Careers

Auto Body Filler: Application Best Practices for Future Auto Body Technicians

3 Big Auto Detailing Mistakes Professionals Know to Avoid

Students at Automotive School in Toronto Get Their Hands on a 1989 Terra-Jet

Want to Become a Mechanic? 3 Cars Millennials Love Most!

Aspiring Auto Service Advisors: Here Are 3 Surprising Issues Facing Self-Driving Cars

What Is Semi-Automatic Transmission? 3 Things for Students in Automotive Technology Training to Know

3 Winter Trucking Safety Tips for Students in Dispatcher Training

3 Steps Auto Body Technicians Follow When Repairing Bumper Damage

Save Christmas By Picking Santa’s New Ride

3 Canadian Inventions You Might Encounter After Your Auto Mechanic Training Program

3 Benefits of Using an HVLP Spray Gun for Automotive Painting

4 Buyer Personality Types and How You Can Sell to Them After Car Sales Training

1st Annual Dragster Race at Automotive Training Centre – Toronto

What Students in Automotive Technology Courses Can Learn About Hybrid and All-Electric Car Batteries

Students in Auto Mechanic Training: Here Are 4 Tips for Breaking in New Cars

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