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Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Shop Foreman After Auto Mechanic School?

Becoming a shop foreman is a coveted role in the automotive industry. This role offers both leadership opportunities and a lucrative career path. This position might seem like a distant goal for recen

29 May 2024

Pursuing Auto Mechanic Careers in Montreal? A Look at the Upcoming Grand Prix

The annual Grand Prix is returning to Montreal this upcoming weekend, starting on June 17th. In 1869, the first-ever Grand Prix came to life. Originating in France, the Grand Prix was first a race fro

15 June 2022

Going to Become a Mechanic? Check Out the 2020 Volkswagen Grand California

Volkswagen is famous for its camper vans and its new Grand California shows why. Based on the Crafter (but much larger), the new camper van from Volkswagen references the old VW buses. The Grand Calif

13 November 2019

Want to Become an Auto Mechanic in Montreal? Check Out Our Recap of the Formula E

Sure, it closed down some streets and made Montreal’s infamous traffic even worse, but for fans of auto racing—and electric cars in particular—the recent Formula E electric car street race w

23 August 2017

Considering Careers in the Auto Industry? Here’s a Day in the Life of an Emissions Specialist

It’s no secret that vehicles emit exhaust which can be harmful to the environment. Of all vehicles in Quebec that are between 11 to 25 years old, 22 per cent give off harmful emissions like hydrocar

18 January 2017

Want to Become a Mechanic? 3 Cars Millennials Love Most!

Seasoned mechanics encounter dozens of different vehicles during their careers. It quickly becomes apparent that certain demographics are drawn to specific vehicle models depending on their nee

14 December 2016

3 Canadian Inventions You Might Encounter After Your Auto Mechanic Training Program

It’s a point of pride for many Canadians that our country punches above its weight when it comes to inventing useful things. From Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone to Fred

7 December 2016

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

Enrolled in Auto Mechanic School? Here’s How Car Electrical Systems Work!

The best auto mechanics know that a car is only as good as its electrical system. While a powerful engine gives a car the ‘wow’ factor, a solid wiring job can mean the difference between a relia

21 October 2015

A Basic Guide to Shop Safety for Car Repair Experts

Having a good understanding of shop safety procedures is important for anyone pursuing an automotive repair career. This is because most auto repairs involve working with chemicals and tools that can

9 September 2015

Daniel Garofalo Automotive Service Technician

I chose ATC because it was a short 6 month course and I wanted to get the wheels of my career turning. 4 hours a day of in school, out in the market in 6 months: the main reasons why I chose ATC. It’s a short take and it let me be able to keep my daily routine. I recommend ATC for people that want to study in mechanic and that know the value of dollars. By going to private school, you have more chance to study with people like that: serious. If you can afford it, it’s definitely the way to go.

Daniel Garofalo, Graduate, Automotive Technician program,

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