Blanka Kasalo, Author at Automotive Training Centre

Celebrating Canada’s Automotive Achievements

The automotive industry in Canada has a long and rich history of success and innovation. Today, Canada is one of the largest auto producers in the world, with its factories putting on the road almost

1 July 2014

Infographic: Evolution of the Auto Mechanic Career in Quebec

It has been a long road to reach today’s level of highly qualified automotive mechanics, but did you know about Quebec’s role in the development of the auto industry? This infographic give

30 June 2014

turbo charged engines by your auto mechanic

Pros and Cons of Turbo Charged Engines

Speed and power go hand in hand as the most exciting attractions about auto careers and car culture. There are countless movies about cars flying about at breakneck speed, and our obsession with Formu

27 June 2014

Replacing Spark Plug Wires

It may not be the most expensive part in your car and it’s definitely not the most exciting – but the spark plug (and wire) is unquestionably one of the most important. It’s that all-important l

26 June 2014

Alfa Romeo: From the Montreal to the 4C

Alfa Romeo is world renowned for building some of the most lavish and well made automobiles on the market, a symbol of class and comfort. An absolute dream for an auto mechanic, they also have a long

25 June 2014

Best Family Cars on the Market

After you’ve found that special someone and have started to settle down, your idea of a great car can change pretty fast. When previously it was all about speed, features and beauty, you start to re

25 June 2014

High Performing Cars of the World Cup’s Stars

With the World Cup in full swing, most people’s minds are focused solely on soccer, with all other interests falling by the wayside. However, since we’re all about auto careers and the many entert

24 June 2014

Exploring the Strangest Car Festivals

It’s no secret that automotive shows are an important part about what makes car culture such a big phenomenon. Whether it’s the excitement that builds when rumours about what cars are going to be

20 June 2014

Gumball 3000 Rally

The annual Gumball 3000 Rally has just wrapped up for another year, and with it – as always – came a slew of insane and exciting events. For anyone in auto careers, the name Gumball 3000 should ri

19 June 2014

Applying the Skim Coat in Automotive Painting

If you want your car to look the best it can, automotive painting can get extremely involved and intricate. In its basic form, automotive painting can be a fairly easy task, but if you want your car t

18 June 2014

What Tesla’s Open Source Design Means for Auto Careers

Traditionally, in the business world, if you’re the owner of a patent on an extremely successful business venture, you do everything within your power short of burying it underground to protect your

18 June 2014

Recap from Yorkville’s Exotic Car Show

For the 5th year in a row, the Yorkville Exotic Car Show took over the streets of downtown Toronto, just in time for Father’s Day. What has made this annual show such a success is not only the quali

17 June 2014

Emerging Challenges in Collision Repair

Collision repair has always been a bit of a challenge: taking a beat up car and hammering out the dents, buffing out the scratches and crunches and making it new and shiny again. However, considering

13 June 2014

Most Unusual Car Features Ever

In these technologically obsessed times we live in, it’s not very unusual for cars to come equipped with features like mp3 players, entertainment systems and Bluetooth capability. These things actua

12 June 2014

Open House at CATI in Cambridge: Saturday, June 21, 2014!

The Canadian Automotive & Trucking Institute’s campus in Cambridge is having its annual open house event on Saturday, June 21, 2014, from 11 am and 4 pm. If you’re interested in learning about

12 June 2014

Top 4 Factors Affecting Fuel Economy

Vehicle owners everywhere worry about fuel economy. Some will come up with inventive ways to save gas, while others will seriously consider investing in new technology, like a hybrid. For the typical

11 June 2014

Skills and Techniques for Auto Sales Success

Selling cars can be an uphill battle. That’s not to say there aren’t wildly successful car salespeople or that it’s not a rewarding or lucrative career, but even with the best car sales trai

11 June 2014

The History of Grand Prix Racing in Montreal

With the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal just winding down for another year and racer Daniel Ricciardo heading home with the win, there’s no time like the present to take a look at the long and rich

11 June 2014

Open House at ATC Toronto: Sunday, June 22nd, 2014!

The Automotive Training Centre’s Toronto campus is having its annual open house event on Sunday, June 22nd, 2014, from 11 am to 3 pm. If you’re thinking about pursuing automotive careers or traini

10 June 2014

Montreal Welcomes Famous Porsche Tuner

Somewhat of a cult figure in the world of car tuning and car customization, Akira Nakai-san of Rauh-Welt Begriff (RWB) is currently in Montreal for the first time to provide assistance on a Porsche 99

4 June 2014

Ozone/CFC Compliance in Automobile Air Conditioning

These days, there are growing concerns about environmental protection. As we become more and more aware that we need to change our use and consumption of environmentally harmful materials, there are i

4 June 2014

Keeping Cool with Coolant Systems

Gasoline engines have improved tremendously over the last several decades. Still, even if today’s engines are night and day compared to earlier models, they’re still inefficient at transforming ch

3 June 2014

The Felino cB7: Canada’s Supercar

In the automotive world these days, supercars are all the rage at the various automotive shows happening around the globe. Nothing creates quite as much buzz as an insanely turbocharged behemoth of a

30 May 2014

What Could Solar Roadways Mean for Auto Careers?

No doubt that you’ve seen, or at least heard mention of the idea of solar roadways, the fascinating proposed technological undertaking that’s spreading like wildfire around the internet and social

29 May 2014

Load Planning in Transportation

When it all comes down to it, much of the transportation industry is centred on one specific idea: lowering cost. While efficiency and speed rank high on the list of priorities for transportation comp

28 May 2014

Safety Concerns with Automotive Customization

While customizing their car is a great way for car aficionados to make their vehicle truly theirs, or breathe new life into an older model, it can also create a number of problems. When a consumer pur

28 May 2014

How Rapid Prototyping is Transforming Auto Parts

The automotive industry is currently going through a transformative period. Carmakers today must act quickly and smartly, anticipating market changes to bring affordable, exciting new products to cons

27 May 2014

What to Know Before Buying a Car

Much like a house, buying a car is an extremely important investment, and you should be thinking long and hard about what you’re getting before laying down the cash. Any auto mechanic will tell you

23 May 2014

2015 Challenger SRT Hellcat Most Powerful Yet

Following the spectacular debut of the 2015 Challenger lineup last month during the New York Auto Show, Dodge has released new details concerning the brand’s high-performance model, the 2015 Challen

22 May 2014

Principles of Repair Estimating

When it comes to the inspection and repair of damaged vehicles – whether it’s through constant wear and tear or a particularly nasty collision – there are few things more integral to the process

21 May 2014

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