Blanka Kasalo, Author at Automotive Training Centre

Why You’ll Need to Change Air Filters Once Your Start Your Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship

Filters may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about engines, but they play an extremely important role in keeping the entire engine system healthy. Fuel-burning engines require

11 December 2015

The Auto Detailing Student’s Guide to Waterless Car Washing

The traditional way of using a hose and soap bucket is what comes to mind when most people think of washing their cars. In recent years, waterless car washing has been catching on as a way to remove d

10 December 2015

5 Essential Tools You’ll Need for a Career in Auto Body Repair

They say that a workman is only as good as his tools, and that’s certainly true when it comes to auto bodywork. Technicians carry out complex repair and refinishing jobs, removing dents and repainti

9 December 2015

A Convertible Range Rover? What Students in Auto Mechanic Courses Need to Know

The crowd at the LA Auto Show must have thought they’d wandered into the wrong room when they first saw the new Evoque Convertible, which debuted during Jaguar Land Rover’s presentation at the eve

9 December 2015

Automotive School Students Will Love the Porsche Macan’s Brand-New Auto Technology

Porsche announced that it will be releasing a GTS version of its compact crossover Macan. The vehicle will feature some tweaks to the engine, and will include some pretty futuristic auto technology. F

8 December 2015

ATC Toronto Student Christmas Pizza Day 2015

The holiday season is here and it’s not only about winterizing your vehicle. It’s also about celebrating the Christmas cheer with our students at Automotive Training Centre, Toronto Ca

7 December 2015

An Automotive Service Writer’s Guide to Managing Difficult Customers

Working behind the counter of any automotive service department has its own set of challenges, and any experienced automotive service writer knows that a major one includes having to occasionally mana

4 December 2015

Students in Auto Repair Courses Won’t Believe How Range Rover Celebrated its 45th Birthday!

2015 marks the 45th year of Range Rover production What did you do for your last birthday? Maybe you threw a party, or just had a quiet celebration with friends and family. One thing’s for sure, you

3 December 2015

Mercedes SL Gets a Facelift: An Update for Students In Auto Mechanic Courses

Mercedes unveiled its seventh-generation SL at the LA Auto Show last month, and the new car is expected to hit showrooms sometime in 2016. While the last generation SL only came out a few years ago, t

2 December 2015

Attention Students in Service Technician Training: Tesla Takes Initiative, Issues Massive Recall

Tesla’s recalling of 90,000 Model S cars due to a seatbelt issue has had the auto industry buzzing over the past week. The electric car manufacturer’s stock has lost around $1 billion in value, an

2 December 2015

An Auto Detailing Student’s Guide to the Different Types of Surface Scratches

Anyone will admit that when the paint on a car gets scratched, it can make the vehicle look a lot less appealing. Scratches make a paint job look neglected and old, and can even decrease a vehicleR

1 December 2015

Why Dispatcher Training Teaches The Canadian Hours of Service Regulations

In a nutshell, hours of service (HOS) regulations refer to how many consecutive hours on the road commercial drivers are allowed to spend before they need to take mandatory rest periods. Both the Cana

27 November 2015

These 5 Cars Will be Discontinued When You Start Your 2016 Automotive Career

Nothing lasts forever in the car world, and 2016 will see a number of recognizable vehicles join that great auto-shop in the sky. There are various reasons cars become discontinued. Some are failed ex

26 November 2015

3 Things to Look for In An Auto Mechanic Training College

Canada has over 20 million registered road vehicles. With a number as high as that, it’s no surprise that there’s a steady demand for mechanics who can fix and maintain such vehicles. Dealersh

25 November 2015

5 Best BMWs of All Time: A Cheat Sheet for Auto Mechanic College Students

BMW has a long and interesting history. Since launching in 1916 as an airplane engine manufacturer before turning its attention to cars in 1928, the German auto giant has experienced many twists and t

25 November 2015

Avoid These 3 Mistakes When You Become a Mechanic

Whether you choose to work as a mechanic in a dealership or for a repair garage, customers trust that you’ll have the skills and experience required to diagnose and fix their cars. Sometimes, au

24 November 2015

6 Skills You’ll Need to Become a Successful Automotive Service Advisor

If variety is what you’re after, becoming an automotive service advisor is a great career choice. Your day-to-day tasks could range from liaising with customers and technicians, to sourcing parts or

20 November 2015

Cadillac Combines More Luxury, Automotive Technology and Space in a New Line of Crossovers

Cadillac, the American automotive giant recently announced an important addition to its vehicle line up—the all-new XT5 crossover. The automaker revealed that the XT5 will be replacing its current S

19 November 2015

The Works of George Barris: Remembering a Man Every Auto Body Technician Aspires to Become

Legendary custom car builder George Barris recently passed away at the age of 89. Barris produced some of the most iconic vehicles seen on television and the silver screen throughout his long career,

18 November 2015

5 Performance-Boosting Car Features You’ll See During Your Auto Mechanic Career

On today’s competitive automotive scene, car producers are releasing more and more performance-enhancing modifications to catch the consumer’s eye. Companies are going the extra mile with simple b

18 November 2015

A Quick Guide to Engine Cooling Systems for Students Pursuing Automotive Careers

In full flight, your car’s engine actually generates enough excess heat to comfortably heat two houses. Despite recent advances in fuel efficiency, only about 30% of the energy generated by a gasoli

17 November 2015

3 Tips For Enhancing Your Automotive Service Advisor Career

As the main point of contact with the customer, auto service advisors play an important role in the service team, explaining service recommendations and estimates to customers, and convincing them to

13 November 2015

A Day in the Life of an Auto Body Estimator

Also known as collision estimators, auto body estimators are the professionals who inspect damaged vehicles in order to estimate the cost to repair or replace them. These professionals are typically e

13 November 2015

An Auto Service Advisor’s Guide to Multi-Point Vehicle Inspections

Whether they work in dealerships, repair facilities or custom shops, the main role of an auto service advisor is to ensure that customers are driving safe, reliable vehicles. To ensure that happens, s

11 November 2015

What Auto Mechanic School Students Should Know About the Jaguar E-Type

A recent global poll done by automotive experts and car lovers named the iconic Jaguar E-Type the best car to ever come out of the UK. This includes both the convertible and coup models of the vehicle

11 November 2015

ATC Has a New Happy Graduate – Elliott Filippelli

“The past few years have been a roller coaster ride for me as I was unsure of what to do with the rest of my life. I knew that I wanted to be involved with cars in some way, and being an artist,

10 November 2015

Why Every Auto Mechanic Dreads Working on These 4 Cars

Every mechanic has a few auto repair horror stories. Cars which, whether due to design flaws, the rarity of parts, or just poor upkeep, take an eternity to repair and drive the technician around the b

10 November 2015

Testimonial: Brandon Toledo

“My time so far at the Automotive Training Centres has been amazing. I’ve been learning a lot about what I love and the program here is truly something special. I am extremely happy I made the

9 November 2015

SEMA 2015: A Preview For Auto Sales College Students

The annual Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show will be taking place in Las Vegas next month, and is considered to be one of North America’s most unique auto shows. Unlike most ca

6 November 2015

Auto Repair Training 101: A Guide to Diesel Engines

Diesel engines power just an estimated 3% of the total vehicles on the road. As a result, many drivers know very little about diesel-powered vehicles, and how much they differ from cars that boast gas

5 November 2015