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Innovations of the J. Ruiter Reboot Buggy

With exciting concept cars and fresh models arriving each season, it is certainly challenging for today’s carmakers to stay original and innovative. Even when students pursuing auto careers see

2 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Evolution of Smart Cars

For most of us, we think of the introduction of the Smart Car as a relatively new occurrence in the realm of automobiles. These days, more and more people are turning to the tiny, efficient urban cars

16 May 2014

BMW i3 Big Winner at New York Auto Show

Environmentally conscious automotive enthusiasts have a lot to get excited about following the 2014 iteration of the New York Auto Show. While there was a wide range of great, gas-less vehicles being

9 May 2014

Ensuring Transportation Safety in the Trucking Industry

When it comes to auto careers, the trucking industry plays a much more integral part in our everyday lives than you might imagine. Most deliveries – whether it be produce, medical supplies or consum

16 April 2014

Another Season of the 3 Valley Gap Antique Automobile Museum

In our world of auto careers, we tend to get a bit fixated and even obsessed with beautiful cars. It’s one of those passions that can unite the entire automotive community in a flash: you see a gorg

11 April 2014

Collision Repair: Hammering out the Dents

Even though everyone in the automotive industry is pushing for safer and more solidly built vehicles, as well as increased caution when driving, there are still accidents out on the open road. Whether

2 April 2014

Advances in Automotive Refinishing Resources

Keeping vehicles looking bright and shiny is one of the most intense tasks that exist in the automotive industry. Depending on weather conditions, types of paint and wear-and-tear, keeping a vehicle l

12 March 2014

Automotive Careers: Classic Car Restorer

As a society, we’re getting more and more obsessed with looking back into the past – we love nostalgia. From vinyl records making a comeback to people reliving the fashions of the 80s, nostalgia i

21 February 2014

Parajet SkyRunner All-Terrain Flying Car

Remember all of those futuristic television shows like the Jetsons that promised us amazing technological possibilities like the flying car? Well, as it turns out, the reality of the flying car isn’

19 February 2014

Mercedes Benz C Class 2015: Just Beautiful

As an automaker, Mercedes-Benz has always been known for its elegance, its class and its ability to make beautiful cars that are not only luxurious but extremely well made. Their new 2015 C Class is d

14 February 2014

Career Spotlight: Compliance and Safety Specialist

When it comes to the automotive industry, safety is the number one concern. Since the inception of the automobile over a century ago, we’ve been striving to make them safer, trying to reduce acciden

12 February 2014

10 Cars NOT to Buy

While recommending great automobiles to buy is not only helpful, but a lot of fun, there’s also something to be said for letting people know what they should avoid. People in auto careers would like

24 January 2014

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Rey Bonda Automotive Service Technician

Today is a bittersweet day for me as I leave the Automotive Training Centre and walk into my future. I attended the Automotive Service Technician Foundation program, and though the 42 weeks seemed long at times, I feel that the training I received and the report I had with my classmates has improved me as a person and a mechanic.

There are many jobs in the industry looking for qualified technicians, and I know that I can be one of them with the skills that I learned here. I had the best instructor, and all of the staff was helpful, cheerful and I felt always there to assist me in my journey.

As I head into the future of my life, with a new baby on the way, and a great career choice under my belt, I am feeling very trained, skilled, positive and very, very happy.

My best to ATC!

Rey Bonda

Graduate

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