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A Look at the Most Recalled Car Brands for Aspiring Auto Service Advisors

Whether you’re watching a news channel, reading a newspaper, or scrolling through your Twitter feed, it won’t take long to find news about yet another vehicle recall. There are so many, in fact, t

20 July 2017

A Look at Auto Shop Management Software for Pros with Careers in the Auto Industry

For auto industry professionals with a shop or garage to run, having good computer software can help with automating repetitive tasks, keeping work and scheduling on track, and with other important fu

19 July 2017

Celebrating 150 Years: A Look at the History of Canada’s Auto Industry for Automotive Maintenance Technicians

Oddly enough, Canada’s birth date is shared with another important milestone: the first Canadian-made automobile. In celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday this year, it’s a great opportu

19 July 2017

4 Reasons Fleet Maintenance Management Is Important for Grads of a Transportation Operations Program

At the core of every transportation operations business is its fleet of trucks. Keeping the fleet up and running is essential for keeping the business running smoothly. If you’re interested i

18 July 2017

[Infographic] The Anatomy of a Hybrid Car

Hybrid cars are interesting beasts. Not quite gas-guzzlers, not quite electric cars, but something in the middle. For some, they’re a great compromise, offering lower fuel consumption without th

17 July 2017

The Lowdown on Sunroofs and Moonroofs for Students in Auto Body Repair Courses

For some drivers, a regular old car roof just won’t cut it. No, what they want is a good old sunroof. Or is it a moonroof? The two terms have been intermixed for a while, so most people today pr

14 July 2017

Professional Automotive Detailing 101: A Guide to Cleaning Exhaust Tips

There’s a reason the word ‘detail’ is included in the title of a professional automotive detailer. When it comes to making vehicles look their best, there’s no detail too small or insignifican

13 July 2017

How Auto Service Writers Can Improve Internal Communication

Good internal communication is essential for any business, but especially for automotive shops. With so many different workers, from management and mechanics to service writers and more, everyone need

12 July 2017

Could Grads of Dispatcher Training One Day See Organic Tires? Find Out What Michelin Has in Store

Cars having tires made of black or gray rubber is close to a universal constant, so to think that this might someday change is a bit jarring, to say the least. However, work is ongoing towards just th

12 July 2017

[Infographic] A Quick Guide to Spark Plugs

Have you ever wondered what makes a vehicle’s engine start? As professionals with auto mechanic certification know, spark plugs are among the most important parts involved in the process. Spark plug

11 July 2017

Is Jaguar Gaining on Tesla with the New I-Pace? Students in Auto Mechanic Training Can Find Out

It seems like every automaker has ambitious plans for all-electric vehicles, and Jaguar is no exception. Where some other companies are looking to take on electric cars, though, Jaguar’s ambitio

11 July 2017

Collision Estimators Know Why It’s Important to Repair a Damaged Windshield as Soon as Possible

Some car owners will put off repairing a crack or chip in their car’s windshield because it seems like an inconvenience. However, many of them don’t realize that having their car’s windshield re

7 July 2017

Don’t Miss Automotive Training Centre’s Open House if You’re Interested in Careers in the Auto Industry!

There are so many mechanic colleges out there that it can be difficult to tell what truly sets a top auto college apart from the rest. In order to determine which program and school is right for your

7 July 2017

What Students in Auto Mechanic Courses Should Know About Ontario’s Passenger/Light Duty Vehicle Inspection Standard

In Ontario, used vehicles must pass the Ontario Ministry of Transport’s Passenger/Light Duty Vehicle Inspection Standard in order to be judged roadworthy and eligible for sale. The test is an ev

6 July 2017

3 Problems Auto Parts Specialists Know Are Common in High Mileage Cars

As a car is put through its paces over the long term, bits and pieces of it will begin to wear down. They’ll lose functionality, cause a failure of the delicate balance required for the car to f

5 July 2017

A Look at Performance Tires for Students in an Auto Mechanic Training Program

Tires are an extremely important part of a vehicle. After all, they are the only thing between a vehicle and the road. If tires are underperforming, it likely doesn’t matter how great the car being

5 July 2017

What Auto Detailing Pros Need to Know About Hard and Soft Paint

Automotive detailing is all about making your client’s vehicle look its best, and there’s nothing that ruins the look of a vehicle’s perfect finish faster than a scratch. Professional detailers

4 July 2017

What Auto Service Writers Need to Know About the Most Dangerous Car Problems Owners Often Ignore

Some car troubles—like a radio that doesn’t work or a broken glove compartment—are just a nuisance. Other car problems, however, can have serious consequences if they are ignored. Many car owner

30 June 2017

The Healthy Fleet Challenge: What Students in Dispatch Courses Need to Know

For a long time, health on the road has been a tricky thing to get right for truckers. Dispatchers and the rest of the trucking and transportation industry know that healthy, happy employees leads to

29 June 2017

A Look at the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid for Students in an Automotive Technology Program

For people who want to reduce their vehicular carbon footprint, but also want to be able to travel long distances, plug-in hybrid cars are still the vehicles to beat. For short distances, they provide

28 June 2017

Once You Become a Mechanic, Watch Out for These Signs a Car’s Air Filter Needs To Be Changed

Air filters are crucial for keeping contaminants and debris out of a car’s air supply, thus allowing for a cleaner, more efficient burn of fuel. When they start to fail, the very functioning of

28 June 2017

Calling All Students in Mechanic Certification Programs: Nissan Moves to Make Automatic Emergency Brakes Standard

Over the past several years, automotive brands have developed a range of impressive features that are designed to improve car safety on the road. Thanks to developments in radar, GPS, and imaging tech

27 June 2017

A Primer on Painting Carbon Fibre for Students in Car Painting Courses

Because of how strong and lightweight it is, carbon fibre has been used to make parts for racing cars for quite some time, and now it’s starting to be used more widely in passenger vehicles as well.

23 June 2017

What’s Up With the “Shazam” App for Cars? What Auto Service Advisors Need to Know

Since the early days of the iPhone, the “Shazam” mobile app has allowed many millions of people to identify songs playing near them. Using the phone’s microphone, the app listens to the

22 June 2017

Future Auto Body Estimators, Here’s a Look at Car Aerodynamics

It’s actually quite an impressive feat that cars can drive at highway speeds as easily as they can. Cars are quite large, and there is quite a lot of air in their way when they are driving. With

21 June 2017

Succeeding With Express Service as an Automotive Maintenance Technician

Waiting in the lobby of an automotive repair shop to have routine maintenance done is often not a favourite activity. Fortunately, this is where express services come in. Express services typically co

21 June 2017

A Look at Engine Flooding for Students in Mechanic Training

A flooded engine is an engine that has taken in too much fuel, and is therefore unable to run. For most people today, this problem is mostly a distant memory, or something that they’ve only seen

20 June 2017

What Pros With Dispatcher Training Need to Know About Downspeeding

Operating a trucking business, as with most other businesses, relies on operating at a low cost, and completing runs and other necessary work as efficiently as possible. Since trucks are a focal point

16 June 2017

Considering Careers in the Auto Industry? Visit Automotive Training Centre’s Trades Open House!

If you’re thinking about embarking on a career in the auto industry, you probably have a few questions about what your future will hold. Maybe you’re curious about what a career as a mecha

16 June 2017

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Why Lifelong Learning Is an Important Part of Any Career After Auto Mechanic Training

The automotive industry is constantly in a state of change. Every year, awesome new vehicles with new never-before-seen features are released that you’ll have the chance to diagnose and repair. And

15 June 2017

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A Look at the Most Recalled Car Brands for Aspiring Auto Service Advisors

A Look at Auto Shop Management Software for Pros with Careers in the Auto Industry

Celebrating 150 Years: A Look at the History of Canada’s Auto Industry for Automotive Maintenance Technicians

4 Reasons Fleet Maintenance Management Is Important for Grads of a Transportation Operations Program

[Infographic] The Anatomy of a Hybrid Car

The Lowdown on Sunroofs and Moonroofs for Students in Auto Body Repair Courses

Professional Automotive Detailing 101: A Guide to Cleaning Exhaust Tips

How Auto Service Writers Can Improve Internal Communication

Could Grads of Dispatcher Training One Day See Organic Tires? Find Out What Michelin Has in Store

[Infographic] A Quick Guide to Spark Plugs

Is Jaguar Gaining on Tesla with the New I-Pace? Students in Auto Mechanic Training Can Find Out

Collision Estimators Know Why It’s Important to Repair a Damaged Windshield as Soon as Possible

Don’t Miss Automotive Training Centre’s Open House if You’re Interested in Careers in the Auto Industry!

What Students in Auto Mechanic Courses Should Know About Ontario’s Passenger/Light Duty Vehicle Inspection Standard

3 Problems Auto Parts Specialists Know Are Common in High Mileage Cars

A Look at Performance Tires for Students in an Auto Mechanic Training Program

What Auto Detailing Pros Need to Know About Hard and Soft Paint

What Auto Service Writers Need to Know About the Most Dangerous Car Problems Owners Often Ignore

The Healthy Fleet Challenge: What Students in Dispatch Courses Need to Know

A Look at the 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid for Students in an Automotive Technology Program

Once You Become a Mechanic, Watch Out for These Signs a Car’s Air Filter Needs To Be Changed

Calling All Students in Mechanic Certification Programs: Nissan Moves to Make Automatic Emergency Brakes Standard

A Primer on Painting Carbon Fibre for Students in Car Painting Courses

What’s Up With the “Shazam” App for Cars? What Auto Service Advisors Need to Know

Future Auto Body Estimators, Here’s a Look at Car Aerodynamics

Succeeding With Express Service as an Automotive Maintenance Technician

A Look at Engine Flooding for Students in Mechanic Training

What Pros With Dispatcher Training Need to Know About Downspeeding

Considering Careers in the Auto Industry? Visit Automotive Training Centre’s Trades Open House!

Why Lifelong Learning Is an Important Part of Any Career After Auto Mechanic Training

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