Blanka Kasalo, Author at Automotive Training Centre

Future Automotive Business Managers: Check Out 3 Cars that Keep Rising in Value

Aside from buying a house or condo, purchasing a brand new car can be one of the most expensive things people spend money on in their lifetimes. Owning a car also costs money over time. Regular stops

22 June 2016

Students in auto mechanic courses may begin their auto mechanic careers and one day get the chance to work on one of these 4 crazy engine designs.

4 of the Strangest Engines You Might Work On in Your Auto Mechanic Career

The most mechanically complex component of any automobile is the engine. With hundreds of moving parts and the growl of a lion, engines have long fascinated auto mechanics. Although engine engineering

22 June 2016

3 Plastic and Rubber Trim Care Tips for Students in an Auto Detailing Course

An automobile’s beauty is often found in its details. Take the beautiful Rolls-Royce Phantom for instance; it features hand-stitched leather and hand-picked wood veneers that adorn the interior, mea

21 June 2016

3 Industry Accreditations to Look for when Choosing an Auto Body Career

When deciding on which auto body training program is right for you, there are a lot of factors to consider. Most students choosing to pursue an auto body training program should know that the ultimate

17 June 2016

New ‘Carwall Security’ System Unveiled: 2 Ways it May Impact Students of Auto Repair Programs

Earlier this year, automotive news was buzzing with stories that detailed what happens when hackers are able to get into a vehicles’ electronic control units (ECUs). A video that went viral show

16 June 2016

Budgeting After Dispatch School: 3 Money-Saving Fleet Management Tips

Monitoring expenses and budgeting are some of the most important practices in any business. Whether a business is thriving or going through a rough patch, budgeting can eliminate unnecessary spending

15 June 2016

A Brief History of the Montreal Grand Prix for Auto Mechanic College Students

Montreal’s yearly Grand Prix is often hailed as one of the best in the world for a multitude of reasons. The unpredictable weather and the beautifully designed Circuit Gilles Villeneuve track are ju

15 June 2016

How Canada’s ‘Car Czar’ is Working Towards a Better Future for Auto Sales College Grads

Great news for students going into auto sales; the auto industry is booming. Investment in new auto plants rose 37% last year to $24.1 billion USD and 2015 was a record breaking year for new auto sale

14 June 2016

Professional Automotive Detailing 101: How to Choose the Right Pressure Washer

Pressure washing a car can make it look new once again, and should be a tool that every auto detailing professional knows how to operate effectively. Pressure washers operate by blasting water at high

10 June 2016

3 Ways Grads with Dispatch Training Provide Exceptional Customer Service

Customers respond positively to companies that are passionate about customer service. In fact, customers often base their business reviews on whether or not they have interacted with a customer servic

9 June 2016

3 Steps to a Successful Repair Order: A Guide for Students in Service Advisor Courses

When a client brings a car that needs work into a shop for repairs, the first person they will likely encounter is a trained automotive service advisor. An automotive service advisor plays many roles

8 June 2016

Manual vs. Automatic Transmissions: 2 Facts to Know Before You Become an Auto Mechanic

When you step out of auto mechanic school and into an auto mechanic shop, chances are you’ll come across your fair share of challenging and interesting transmission work. The nature of the transmiss

8 June 2016

Road Navigation: 4 Top-Rated Truck GPS Units You’ll See after Dispatch Training

Global positioning systems (GPS) are in many ways a dispatcher’s best friend. They enable truck drivers and dispatchers to seamlessly communicate and get loads delivered faster, more efficiently, an

7 June 2016

Horsepower vs. Torque: Auto Mechanic Career Pros Explain 4 Key Differences

If you like talking shop with other auto enthusiasts, you’ve probably noticed that horsepower and torque are two of the most commonly mentioned engine specifications among car lovers. When evaluatin

3 June 2016

Driving Into the Future: 3 Advanced Auto Technology Features to Expect by 2020

With major events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the Detroit Auto Show already behind us in 2016, this year has already given us plenty of info on what kind of technology we can realisti

2 June 2016

4 Facts About the New Compact Volvo for Auto Mechanic Course Students

Swedish auto manufacturer Volvo has become a household name over the years—a name synonymous with comfort, reliability, performance, and safety. It recently announced the upcoming release of a new f

1 June 2016

5 Auto Painting Mistakes You’ll Learn to Avoid in Auto Body School

For an auto refinishing technician, there’s nothing better than seeing the look on a happy customer’s face when they see their sparkling new paint job. Striving to create the best finish possible

1 June 2016

3 BMW ‘Hommage’ Models that Mechanic Program Students Must See!

Most car companies build new concept cars in order to inspire visions of the future, but BMW has instead been looking to the past. Recently, BMW has been bringing the past into the future by creating

31 May 2016

4 Things Automotive Business Managers Need to Know About Credit Reports

Customers purchasing cars sometimes need to be extended credit from an automotive company in order to obtain the car they desire. As a result, if you’re on your way to becoming an automotive busines

27 May 2016

4 Auto Detailing Workplace Safety Tips

Every auto detailing shop has its own set of unique safety concerns. But even though detailing shops may come in various sizes and have different amounts of staff and specialties, there are some gener

26 May 2016

5 Simple Engine Modifications Car Repair Experts Make to Improve Performance

Auto mechanics often deal with customers who aren’t happy with their car’s performance. While many drivers are content with a stock factory model, auto enthusiasts are always looking for ways to i

25 May 2016

Auto Technician Training Students: Expect a New Electric Audi Every Year From 2018!

Recently, the International Energy Agency has published their plan to ensure that by 2050, eighty per cent of cars sold will be electric, fuel cell, or hybrid. They also cite that this next decade wil

25 May 2016

Auto Mechanic Safety: How Crash Testing Helps Reduce Risk for Drivers

It all happens in about 300 milliseconds—airbags deploy to offer some cushiony protection for car occupants, seatbelts snap tight, and reinforced collision points of the car brace for impact. Car cr

24 May 2016

Handling Refrigerated Cargo: An Introduction For Dispatch Training Students

Ever wondered how that steak you grilled this weekend made it to your BBQ all the way from Alberta without spoiling? How about the ice cream you had for dessert? Perishable food products go on an inte

20 May 2016

Open House and Classic Car Night at ATC Cambridge: Thursday, June 16th, 2016!

On Thursday June 16th, 2016 from 6:00-8:00pm, the Automotive Training Centre’s (ATC) Cambridge campus will host its open house and classic car night. Complete with a barbeque and tour of our state-o

20 May 2016

Can BMW’s i3 Compete with Tesla? What Auto Technician Students Should Know

The battle for the best electric car is on and BMWs new ‘i’ series electric cars are poised to make a huge impact on the electric car market—but are they good enough to compete with Tesla? Curre

19 May 2016

What Students in Mechanic Colleges Should Know About Aston Martin’s New Engine

British automotive giant Aston Martin announced this year that they’ll be retiring their famous naturally aspirated 6.0-litre V12, which may have come as a shock to many car lovers out there. Or

18 May 2016

Planning for Cross Border Shipments: 3 Tips For Dispatch Course Students

Canada and the United States have the world’s longest shared border, and they also have one of the world’s longest-standing trade agreements. There are nearly 30,000 commercial trucks that

18 May 2016

The Future of Automotive Careers: Are Flying Cars About to Become a Reality?

Flying cars have long been the stuff of science fiction, but could we be seeing them on the market sooner than you think? Recent technological advances have made the idea more feasible than ever befor

17 May 2016

How Auto Technicians Repair Fire-Damaged Cars

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And when it involves a vehicle that’s been damaged by fire and smoke, the role of a skilled auto body technician becomes critical. Car fires can oc

13 May 2016