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A student in auto mechanic training updating vehicle software in the shop

Software Updates: The New Oil Change in Car Maintenance

For decades in auto mechanic training, routine oil changes have been the gold standard in car maintenance. Miss one, and your engine pays the price. But in today’s tech-driven vehicles, there’s an

24 July 2025

An auto mechanic inspecting a high-mileage vehicle in a repair shop

High-Mileage Heroes: Maintaining Cars with 100k+ on the Odometer

These days, hitting 100,000 km is no longer the beginning of the end for a vehicle. It’s just the beginning of its second act. Thanks to better engineering, auto mechanic training, and improved mate

23 July 2025

The ATC Montreal automotive school director, Mathieu Charland in the training garage

In Conversation with ATC Montreal’s Mathieu Charland

As Director of ATC, Montreal’s premier automotive school, Mathieu Charland has witnessed thousands of students step into their first garage, unsure of themselves, and graduate confident, capable, an

23 July 2025

An auto technician using AI diagnostics on a vehicle

Auto Repair Meets AI: Will Artificial Intelligence Change the Technician’s Job

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked questions in nearly every industry, and the world of auto repair is no exception. If you’re considering auto mechanic training, you might be wond

22 July 2025

An auto mechanic using a diagnostic tool connected to vehicle software

Automotive Cybersecurity: Keeping Cars Safe

Today’s auto mechanic systems are more connected than ever before. From GPS and infotainment systems to Bluetooth and mobile apps, cars now rely on software just as much as they do on hardware. But

17 July 2025

Anouar Haouaria in ATC Montreal’s auto shop during training

From Passion to Profession: Anouar Haouaria’s Automotive Training Story

For many students, enrolling in automotive training marks the beginning of a dream. For Anouar Haouaria, it was the continuation of a lifelong passion. “What brought me here to begin with is my pass

16 July 2025

An auto mechanic student examining a CVT system

Shifting Gears: CVTs, Dual-Clutch, and EV Transmissions Explained

If you’re considering auto mechanic training, it’s crucial to get familiar with how modern systems operate. Not all gears shift the same way anymore. Today’s vehicles rely on increasingly co

15 July 2025

Auto repair professionals in auto mechanic school

Considering Auto Mechanic School? What to Know About the Consumer Protection Act

While most auto repair shops (and mechanics) are honest and seek to treat customers fairly, others still want to take unfair advantage of customers, especially uninformed ones. To protect Canadian con

9 May 2023

A collision estimator taking a picture of a damaged car after auto body training

In Auto Body Training? Your Guide to Filling Insurance Claim Forms

Insurance claim forms are documents that collision estimators typically submit to the insurance company of customers (who have been in accidents) when they perform any repairs on their vehicle. These

5 May 2023

Three auto mechanic training apprentices talking in auto mechanic school

Considering Auto Mechanic School? What You Should Know About AutoLeap Software

Auto mechanic schools provide hands-on training to aspiring auto mechanics. But beyond the scutwork in oil and grease-stained work floors, it is equally important to learn about the everyday managemen

4 May 2023

Mechanic holding a tablet and checking a car’s battery after hybrid and electrical mechanic training

3 AI Applications to Watch During Your Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Mechanic Career

Electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles are the bee’s knees in automobile technology. And with the rapidly growing developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support this emerging trend, the

3 May 2023

A young car buyer like those automotive school grads will help, hugs a car in the dealership

Gen-Z Consumers & Widespread EV Adoption: A Guide for Automotive School Grads

Gen-Z is a unique group shaped by several transformative world events and technological advancements. As they adapt to adulthood, start careers, and move out independently, brands across industries ar

3 May 2023

ATC’s Professional Auto Detailing Course

Auto detailing is one of the most rewarding career paths in the automotive industry, where trained professionals get the chance to clean and restore older or damaged vehicles. Working their magic in t

30 November 2022

[Infographic] A Guide to Essential Auto Body Repair Tools

If you want to become an auto body repair technician, you’ll benefit from having a few essential tools on hand to make your job easier. Auto body repair technicians perform many functions within an

18 August 2022

[Infographic] The Dangers of Rust Explained for Auto Detailers

If you’re currently enrolled in an auto detailing program, one aspect of your job throughout your career will be to remove and treat rust found on the surface of vehicles, in addition to preventing

17 August 2022

[Infographic] 5 Tips for Providing Great Customer Service as an Auto Mechanic

Every repair shop relies on building a loyal customer base in order to remain successful. For this reason, customer service is an essential skill for professionals in auto careers. If you’re gearing

15 August 2022

What to Know When Striving for Eco-Friendly Equipment After Automotive School

Entrepreneurship is an extremely common career path for anyone who has just graduated from an automotive training program. There are so many benefits to running your own business, including more contr

12 August 2022

How Geofencing Can Prevent Speeding: A Guide for Those in Automotive Careers

Speeding is a major factor in road accidents around the world. In Canada alone, speeding is responsible for approximately 1 in 4 fatal crashes. As a mechanic, you’ll likely see many people bringing

29 July 2022

3 Tips for Identifying a Parasitic Drain Once You Become an Auto Mechanic

If a car that has once been functioning smoothly suddenly reveals a dead battery, then a parasitic drain may be the culprit. The term parasitic drain may sound particularly alarming, but it simply des

28 July 2022

Want to Work in Auto Detailing? How to Advertise Your Services

After graduating from auto detailing, many students anticipate the option of starting their own company and being their own boss. Having a start-up company can be very appealing, but it also requires

26 July 2022

The Benefits of Using Dispatch Software After Dispatch Training

As one of the largest countries, trucking is without a doubt an industry that Canada is highly dependent on, relying on trucks to deliver essential goods and services. Within the trucking industry, di

22 July 2022

3 Signs a Vehicle Needs a Brake Check for Those in Auto Mechanic School

Given the importance of functional brakes for a driver’s safety, brake maintenance is never something to take for granted. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the field of auto repair, dr

21 July 2022

Wax vs. Compound: The Difference for Those in Auto Detailing Training

Car detailing may seem like a regular car wash, but it is a lot more than that. Car detailing is the process of trying to make a car look brand new. When people are trying to sell their cars, they usu

20 July 2022

The Importance of Learning Electrical Safety Application in a Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Course

Electrical safety is essential in any field where workers are dealing with electricity. Electricity and its voltage are a strong source of energy that can be dangerous if not dealt with properly, part

20 July 2022

Why Professionals in Auto Careers Still Love the Nissan Rogue

The Nissan Rogue has been a popular SUV for a while now, so much so that it even became one of the best-selling vehicles in the US back in 2017. Since then, the manufacturer has continued to update th

19 July 2022

In Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training? Factors Behind an Increase in EVs in 2022

If you’ve been considering entering the hybrid and electric vehicle industry, now could be the time to make your move. The future of electric vehicle sales is looking more promising than ever, with

15 July 2022

Want to Become a Mechanic? 3 Signs Indicating a Car Needs a Tire Change

If you’re pursuing a career as a mechanic, it’s likely that you’ll eventually be a vehicle owner’s first point of contact when it comes to seeking advice about the condition of their tires. Wh

14 July 2022

Interested in Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Mechanic Training? How Assisted Driver Technology is Advancing

The future of mobility is here. Advancements in driver-assist technologies have been at the forefront of the automotive industry over the last decade, hand-in-hand with the increase in hybrid and elec

13 July 2022

4 Types of Welding to Learn Before Your Career in Auto Body Repair

Welding is an extremely useful skill and can turn into a rewarding and lucrative career in the auto body repair industry. If you refine your skills and perfect your techniques, then you can become a g

8 July 2022

Discover What Sets Auto Technicians and Mechanics Apart Before Starting Automotive School

Choosing an automotive career can be difficult when you’re faced with many different options, especially when these options share various similarities. This can be the case for students interested i

7 July 2022

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