Blanka Kasalo, Author at Automotive Training Centre

Auto technicians encounter crumple zones regularly in their work

Want to Become an Auto Body Technician? Here’s What You Should Know About Crumple Zones

As any auto body technician can tell you, modern cars have a tendency to crumple and deform in collisions. While this might seem like a flaw, either in design or choice of materials, it’s actually a

11 January 2019

Want to Become an Auto Mechanic? Check Out Why Mazda’s Skyactiv-X May Be the ‘Holy Grail’ of Engines

Although it hasn’t yet been released to the public, a lot of buzz has been surrounding Mazda’s newly unveiled Skyactiv-X engine. The revolutionary design, which will first be available as an optio

10 January 2019

It’s never too late to set out on a new career path

Thinking About Auto Mechanic College? Don’t Let These 4 Career Change Myths Hold You Back!

There are a lot of reasons people put off changing careers, even when they know they’ll be happier once they do. They might be waiting for the perfect moment when everything in their life lines up j

9 January 2019

A New Electric Truck Hits the Road! What Those in Dispatcher Training Should Know About the eM2

Electric vehicles have been making great gains in recent years. Not only are sales of electric cars booming, with an increasing number of manufacturers eager to add their own contributions to the line

9 January 2019

Switching Careers? 3 Reasons to Take Online Auto Service College Courses

Making a change in your career may seem intimidating, especially if you’re concerned about balancing your current job and personal responsibilities. Taking the first step to shifting your career to

4 January 2019

Ongoing training provides auto mechanics with the skills they need to excel

Interested in an Auto Career? How Auto Repair Shops Are Retaining Employees

Auto repair shops are facing a huge shortage of skilled workers. This is due to the fact that Baby Boomers are retiring in large numbers and there are not enough young job seekers to take their places

3 January 2019

Don’t lose sight of what first motivated you to pursue a new career as an auto mechanic

Want a New Automotive Mechanic Career in 2019? Here’s How to Not Get Overwhelmed by a Career Switch

When you finally decide it’s time to leave your old career behind and start something new, it can be an incredibly exciting and rewarding period. Learning new skills, meeting new people, and diving

2 January 2019

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Looking at Auto Body Schools? 5 Questions to Ask During Your Search!

So, you’ve finally decided that 2019 is going to be the year you pursue your dream career in auto body repair? Well done! Now it’s time to start looking around at the different auto body schools i

2 January 2019

Only use the type of brake fluid specified in a car’s owner’s manual

Want to Become a Mechanic? 5 Dos and Don’ts of Changing Brake Fluid

Without brake fluid, a car’s brake system won’t work. It’s as simple as that. Brake fluid is a hydraulic liquid that fills the brake lines of a car. It’s non-compressible and hygroscopic (mean

1 January 2019

Job growth for auto body technicians is expected to be positive in every region of British Columbia

Want to Become an Auto Body Technician? 3 Reasons Why 2019 is the Right Time to Enroll!

It’s hard to believe, but 2019 is almost here! That means if you haven’t made your New Year’s resolutions yet then you better get started fast. If working in the automotive sector, perhaps as an

28 December 2018

Farewell to the Bug? What Students in Auto Mechanic Colleges Should Know About the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle has long been recognized as one of the most iconic designs in automobile history, but this year, Volkswagen has announced that it’s finally time to pull the plug on the beloved

27 December 2018

Make 2024 the Year You Pursue Your Auto Detailing Career! 3 Ways to Step Out of Your Career Comfort Zone

If you’re stuck in a career rut and dream of a job in the automotive industry—but haven’t done anything to make that dream a reality—then you may have fallen victim to the career comfort zone.

26 December 2018

Achieve your resolutions by taking small steps every day towards them

Dreaming of an Auto Repair Career? 3 Tips for Sticking to Your 2019 New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions are easy to make, but a whole lot harder to keep. In fact, after one week a quarter of all resolutions are broken and by the end of the year a whopping 90% have been abandoned

26 December 2018

Some auto refinishing techs focus on niche markets, such as vintage and luxury cars

Dreaming of Running Your Own Custom Car Shop? Take the First Step with Refinishing Prep Training

If you absolutely love cars and you want to work with people who feel the same way as you do, then you can’t do much better than opening a custom car shop. Custom car shops, especially those focused

21 December 2018

Despite what Ferris Bueller may claim, putting a car in reverse won’t trick it into rewinding

3 Common Car Myths You Can Bust in Your Mechanic Program

There are a whole lot of myths surrounding cars, like the one about jet fuel making a car more powerful (it won’t) or that police cars are secretly capable of going superfast (they aren’t). One of

20 December 2018

If you enjoy technology and social media, you could use those skills as a driver recruiter

3 Signs You Might Be Ready to Become a Driver Recruiter after Dispatcher Training

Trucking and transportation companies are eager to find new drivers and that means they are coming to driver recruiters for help. Driver recruiters are incredibly useful because they can help trucking

19 December 2018

Research online what you will need to do to become an auto mechanic

Want to Become a Mechanic? Here Are the First Steps to Reaching a New Career and New You in the New Year!

Now that 2018 is drawing to a close, it’s time for that annual tradition: coming up with New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, far too often when we create resolutions we don’t actually come up

19 December 2018

Hold the Mustard: 3 Common Car Pranks You Might See During Your Auto Detailing Career

Car pranks can range from harmless fun to straight out vandalism. With social media, the pressure to up the stakes with every new prank is higher than ever. If you pursue an auto detailing career, the

18 December 2018

Dispatch training can give you the experience that employers value

How Dispatch School Can Help You Overcome these 4 Common Barriers to Career Change

Deciding to leave a career you don’t love for a fulfilling one in the trucking and transportation industries is exciting, but also a bit intimidating. You probably have a hundred questions running t

14 December 2018

Learning to read an oil’s grade will tell you a lot about how it performs at different temperatures

3 Facts About Modern Engine Oil for Students in Auto Mechanic Courses

Head to the engine oil aisle of your local automotive goods store and you’re likely to be greeted with row upon row of different products. There are synthetic oils, fuel-saving oils, high-mileage oi

13 December 2018

ATC trains students with the practical knowledge they need to start their automotive careers

Why Now is the Right Time for Women to Get Involved in a Mechanic Program

Although women have been working in the automotive industry nearly since its beginning, it’s no secret that there are fewer of them working within the field and as mechanics. Recently, however, that

12 December 2018

Auto detailers take special care during cleaning to get vehicles looking their best

Top 3 Detailing Secrets Known by Pros with an Auto Detailing Career

Architect Mies van der Rohe famously claimed that “God is in the details” and if you’ve ever considered a career in auto detailing, you might agree. Auto detailers are like the artists of the ga

12 December 2018

Interested in Auto Technology School? Here’s What You Should Know about Brake Pad Contamination

Brake pads can become contaminated both over time and by accident when the brakes are being serviced. Contaminated brake pads can end up damaging the brake rotor, which in turn can lead to decreased b

11 December 2018

Social media can distract you from your automotive courses, so set limits for yourself

Ready to Become an Auto Body Technician? How to Find Time for Career Training When Working Full-Time

So you’ve finally decided to pursue a career you love, and become an auto body technician? Making that decision is a huge first step. It takes in-depth training to prepare for this career. To get th

7 December 2018

While difficult to replace in a car repair shop, struts are easier to install during vehicle assembly

Shocks vs. Struts: A Guide for Students in Auto Technician Courses

When you begin working in a garage or auto repair shop, one question you might get from customers is: what is the difference between shocks and struts? Even you may wonder about the difference, since

6 December 2018

Fleet managers use a variety of software applications to manage data and schedules

Career Spotlight: How to Become a Fleet Manager with Dispatch Training

Dispatching and transportation operations training can prepare students for a range of positions within the trucking and transportation field, including local and highway dispatcher, load planner, log

5 December 2018

How to Win Over New Customers When You Become a Mechanic

When you finish auto mechanic training, you’ll have the skills and experience necessary to work on major and minor repairs on brake systems, suspensions, engines, and more. The only thing you’ll n

5 December 2018

Everything Students in Mechanic Courses Should Know About the 2020 Jeep Gladiator

It’s been around 26 years since Jeep’s last pickup truck, so the release of the 2020 Jeep Gladiator has been eagerly anticipated by many. The Gladiator is no standard pickup, though, as it adds th

4 December 2018

How to Find the Right Employer for You After Your Auto Technician Courses

A new year is just around the corner, which means pursuing a fulfilling career (and maybe even getting out of a boring 9 to 5 job) may be at the top of your list of resolutions. If working with cars a

30 November 2018

Want to Become a Mechanic? Here’s Everything You Should Know About Winter Tires

Driving in the winter months can be dangerous, especially for areas in Canada which are prone to severe weather. Black ice and snow can quickly accumulate on the road, and in order to keep drivers saf

29 November 2018

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Want to Become an Auto Body Technician? Here’s What You Should Know About Crumple Zones

Want to Become an Auto Mechanic? Check Out Why Mazda’s Skyactiv-X May Be the ‘Holy Grail’ of Engines

Thinking About Auto Mechanic College? Don’t Let These 4 Career Change Myths Hold You Back!

A New Electric Truck Hits the Road! What Those in Dispatcher Training Should Know About the eM2

Switching Careers? 3 Reasons to Take Online Auto Service College Courses

Interested in an Auto Career? How Auto Repair Shops Are Retaining Employees

Want a New Automotive Mechanic Career in 2019? Here’s How to Not Get Overwhelmed by a Career Switch

Looking at Auto Body Schools? 5 Questions to Ask During Your Search!

Want to Become a Mechanic? 5 Dos and Don’ts of Changing Brake Fluid

Want to Become an Auto Body Technician? 3 Reasons Why 2019 is the Right Time to Enroll!

Farewell to the Bug? What Students in Auto Mechanic Colleges Should Know About the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle

Make 2024 the Year You Pursue Your Auto Detailing Career! 3 Ways to Step Out of Your Career Comfort Zone

Dreaming of an Auto Repair Career? 3 Tips for Sticking to Your 2019 New Year’s Resolutions

Dreaming of Running Your Own Custom Car Shop? Take the First Step with Refinishing Prep Training

3 Common Car Myths You Can Bust in Your Mechanic Program

3 Signs You Might Be Ready to Become a Driver Recruiter after Dispatcher Training

Want to Become a Mechanic? Here Are the First Steps to Reaching a New Career and New You in the New Year!

Hold the Mustard: 3 Common Car Pranks You Might See During Your Auto Detailing Career

How Dispatch School Can Help You Overcome these 4 Common Barriers to Career Change

3 Facts About Modern Engine Oil for Students in Auto Mechanic Courses

Why Now is the Right Time for Women to Get Involved in a Mechanic Program

Top 3 Detailing Secrets Known by Pros with an Auto Detailing Career

Interested in Auto Technology School? Here’s What You Should Know about Brake Pad Contamination

Ready to Become an Auto Body Technician? How to Find Time for Career Training When Working Full-Time

Shocks vs. Struts: A Guide for Students in Auto Technician Courses

Career Spotlight: How to Become a Fleet Manager with Dispatch Training

How to Win Over New Customers When You Become a Mechanic

Everything Students in Mechanic Courses Should Know About the 2020 Jeep Gladiator

How to Find the Right Employer for You After Your Auto Technician Courses

Want to Become a Mechanic? Here’s Everything You Should Know About Winter Tires

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