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Selling the Unique Benefits of EVs After Automotive Sales School

In many ways, electric cars are the future, today. They offer a number of benefits you just can’t get with a regular gasoline-powered car, and for a skilled automotive sales professional, that c

10 October 2017

Which Is Safer in an Accident, Trucks or Cars? Students in Auto Body Repair Courses, Find Out!

There’s much debate about whether trucks or cars are safer in an accident, especially as larger vehicles become more popular with everyday drivers. Many drivers opt for larger vehicles because they

6 October 2017

What the Approval of the Ambassador Bridge Expansion Means for Students in Dispatch Courses

Billions of dollars’ worth of goods pass between Canada and the USA every single year. Whether it’s by boat, rail, truck, or air, trade between Canada and the USA is essential. Since the 1920s, th

5 October 2017

How Auto Refinishing Prep Technicians Remove Pesky Decals

Decals are one of the quickest and easiest ways for drivers to personalize their cars. Whether in the form of customized family stickers, a business advertisement, or simply a colourful design, decals

4 October 2017

Careful Considerations for Dispatching Perishable Items After Dispatcher Training

Transporting perishable items, whether they need to be refrigerated, frozen, or not, is a challenge for trucking logistics, as there are a couple more factors that dispatchers need to consider. If the

4 October 2017

From Uncool Car to Stylish Option: An Auto Technician’s Guide to the Toyota Corolla’s Transformation

The Toyota Corolla is not the kind of car to set imaginations alight or draw double-takes in traffic. What it is, though, is a vehicle that is stylish without being flashy, the kind of car that

3 October 2017

5 Steps to Conquering Rust Holes as an Auto Body Repair Technician

Rust is a common problem for Canadian car owners. Canada’s harsh cold and wet winters wreak havoc on vehicles as the moisture from rain and snow creep into their small crevasses and cause corrosion.

29 September 2017

Tell Us Your Favourite Fantasy Car Feature

Modern cars can’t beat the features we see onscreen. Think cars that can drive underwater, or that let you travel back in time—stuff you’d love to see after auto mechanic training. Of al

29 September 2017

Futuristic Cars From the Frankfurt Motor Show You Could One Day See as an Auto Service Advisor

Every year, car lovers across the world wait with bated breath for the Frankfurt Motor Show, when the auto industry’s best and brightest release their up-and-coming vehicles for the world to feast t

28 September 2017

How to Choose the Right Program for Auto Trades Training in BC

The automotive industry encompasses a wide range of different careers, with opportunities for students with many different talents to shine. Knowing which career path to follow, though, might not alwa

27 September 2017

Surprising Parts That Automotive Maintenance Technicians Can Recycle

It takes a lot of resources to make auto parts. Metal, plastic, and a whole bunch of other materials need to be mined or made, melted down and shaped, and finally shipped off to be inserted into cars.

27 September 2017

Meet the New Volvo VNL, The Comfiest Truck You’ll See After Dispatch Training

For truck drivers, trucks are both vehicles and homes away from home. They need to be suitable for mobile and sedentary comfort, and the more they can automate the little tasks necessary for keeping a

26 September 2017

After an Accident: When a Customer Should Have Their Vehicle Towed to the Collision Estimator

Experienced collision estimators know how overwhelming an accident can be for customers. Dealing with insurance companies, determining the extent of the damage, and managing personal injury can make t

22 September 2017

Students in Auto Technician Courses: Check Out the Top Commuter Cars of 2017

Many Canadians live a suburban lifestyle, commuting from their suburbs or bedroom communities into the city centre on a daily basis. When spending an hour or more in a vehicle every day, commuters nee

21 September 2017

The Disappearance of the Wagon: Why Auto Service Writers Won’t Often Encounter This Particular Vehicle Type

There are so many different types of cars available on the market today, from minivans and pickup trucks to sports cars and SUVS. As a future auto service writer, you’ll encounter many different typ

20 September 2017

3 Ways to Prepare For Your First Interview After Dispatcher Training

Want to make sure you do a great job impressing potential employers at job interviews? It’s a good idea to take a few steps to prepare before walking in. With just a bit of effort, it’s po

20 September 2017

Getting Up to Speed: How Cruise Control Works Explained for Students in Mechanic Training

Highway driving for long distances is made immeasurably better by cruise control. You just set the speed, take your foot off the gas, and enjoy the ride. To the average driver, cruise control is just

19 September 2017

5 Steps to Replacing Brake Pads

Brakes get worked pretty hard, and since it’s very important to keep them working well, that means they can need repairs fairly frequently. One common brake fix done by professionals in careers

18 September 2017

Painting Prep: Dry Ice Blasting Explained for Students in Car Painting Courses

Sometimes cars may need to have the previous coat of paint completely removed before an auto painting professional can begin working on a fresh new one. There are several ways for removing old paint,

15 September 2017

Here’s What Students in Dispatcher Training Need to Know About CVSA’s Annual International Roadcheck

Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducts inspections of thousands of commercial vehicles and drivers across North America in a 72-hour event known as the International Roadcheck. It

14 September 2017

Sticker Shock: The Most Expensive Car Parts an Auto Parts Specialist May Sell

Thanks to labour costs, repairing a car is often an expensive undertaking, even when the part in need of repair or replacement is cheap. But some parts are very expensive right out of the gate, and th

13 September 2017

Concerning Signs a Car’s Suspension Isn’t Up to Par for Students Who Want to Become a Certified Mechanic

Many drivers don’t realize that their car’s suspension system is one of the most important systems in their entire vehicle. Yes, you need the engine to actually make a car go, but you need the sus

13 September 2017

Using a Steam Cleaner After Auto Detailing Training

Top auto detailers have countless tricks up their sleeves for getting cars in tip-top shape, and one of them is using a steam cleaner. Not only does steam cleaning help disinfect vehicle surfaces, it

12 September 2017

Establishing Expectations With New Drivers: A Quick Guide for Grads of Dispatch Schools

The dispatcher and truck driver relationship is extremely important. Building trust and goodwill from the get-go can make all the difference in both the dispatcher and driver’s productivity and job

8 September 2017

Auto Detailing Training 101: The Easiest and Hardest Car Colours to Keep Clean

Most people know that some colours are a good deal easier to clean than others, and that’s not just true for clothes and carpeting. Different car colours behave differently when they are being c

7 September 2017

What Does Ariel’s New HIPERCAR Have in Store for Grads of Hybrid Automotive Training Courses?

Ariel Motor Company has been creating some of the fastest vehicles on Earth for the past 150 years. From bicycles and quadricyles to race cars and motorcycles, Ariel has seemingly done it all, until n

6 September 2017

Essential Tools You’ll Use During and After Professional Auto Detailing Training

When it comes to preparing for a career as a professional detailer, hands-on experience is essential. Working on different cars will help you learn the tricks of the trade, and allow you to step into

6 September 2017

Fixed Versus Variable Rate Loans: What Automotive Business Managers Need to Know

Auto loans are more complicated than just one person or group lending a buyer money to buy a car. There are stipulations to put in about how long of a time period the loan is good for, how many months

5 September 2017

How to Select an Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship That’ll Prepare You for Career Success

One of the best parts of training for auto mechanic careers is that doing so doesn’t just involve learning theory. Instead, it involves learning the trade with hands-on practice, both during you

1 September 2017

Auto-Technology Spotlight: A Look at Sono Motors for Students in Auto Mechanic Training

For students in auto mechanic training, technological developments in the automotive world are always big news. When it comes to solar power, students and professionals of all interest areas are takin

31 August 2017

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Selling the Unique Benefits of EVs After Automotive Sales School

Which Is Safer in an Accident, Trucks or Cars? Students in Auto Body Repair Courses, Find Out!

What the Approval of the Ambassador Bridge Expansion Means for Students in Dispatch Courses

How Auto Refinishing Prep Technicians Remove Pesky Decals

Careful Considerations for Dispatching Perishable Items After Dispatcher Training

From Uncool Car to Stylish Option: An Auto Technician’s Guide to the Toyota Corolla’s Transformation

5 Steps to Conquering Rust Holes as an Auto Body Repair Technician

Tell Us Your Favourite Fantasy Car Feature

Futuristic Cars From the Frankfurt Motor Show You Could One Day See as an Auto Service Advisor

How to Choose the Right Program for Auto Trades Training in BC

Surprising Parts That Automotive Maintenance Technicians Can Recycle

Meet the New Volvo VNL, The Comfiest Truck You’ll See After Dispatch Training

After an Accident: When a Customer Should Have Their Vehicle Towed to the Collision Estimator

Students in Auto Technician Courses: Check Out the Top Commuter Cars of 2017

The Disappearance of the Wagon: Why Auto Service Writers Won’t Often Encounter This Particular Vehicle Type

3 Ways to Prepare For Your First Interview After Dispatcher Training

Getting Up to Speed: How Cruise Control Works Explained for Students in Mechanic Training

5 Steps to Replacing Brake Pads

Painting Prep: Dry Ice Blasting Explained for Students in Car Painting Courses

Here’s What Students in Dispatcher Training Need to Know About CVSA’s Annual International Roadcheck

Sticker Shock: The Most Expensive Car Parts an Auto Parts Specialist May Sell

Concerning Signs a Car’s Suspension Isn’t Up to Par for Students Who Want to Become a Certified Mechanic

Using a Steam Cleaner After Auto Detailing Training

Establishing Expectations With New Drivers: A Quick Guide for Grads of Dispatch Schools

Auto Detailing Training 101: The Easiest and Hardest Car Colours to Keep Clean

What Does Ariel’s New HIPERCAR Have in Store for Grads of Hybrid Automotive Training Courses?

Essential Tools You’ll Use During and After Professional Auto Detailing Training

Fixed Versus Variable Rate Loans: What Automotive Business Managers Need to Know

How to Select an Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship That’ll Prepare You for Career Success

Auto-Technology Spotlight: A Look at Sono Motors for Students in Auto Mechanic Training

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