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Tips for Protecting Car Re-sale Value

If you’ve ever looked into purchasing a brand-new vehicle, it’s likely that someone has warned you that all cars depreciate in value the minute they’re driven off the lot—and they’re not wro

29 October 2014

Trucking Trends in Logistics

Trucking logistics concerns the research and planning of trucking operations for the delivery of goods, while striving for continuous gains in productivity and efficiency. Logistics involves planning

24 October 2014

Essential Diesel Engine Maintenance Tips

The reliability of diesel engines has led to their use in a multitude of transportation vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks and buses, aircraft, marine vehicles and motorcycles. Diesel tends to b

22 October 2014

Big Power, Small Package: The Rise of Tiny Engines

With constantly escalating gas prices and a growing trend in smaller vehicles, it should come as no surprise to recent graduates of mechanic colleges that automotive companies are currently working on

15 October 2014

Jeep Renegade Targets Millennials

The new 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk edition features a sleek new design, which will probably throw off those of you in mechanic programs who are used to previous Jeep models. That’s because this ve

2 October 2014

Special Maintenance Considerations for Supercharged Cars

There are several automobile companies with supercharged cars—Cadillac and Camaro may immediately come to mind for automotive technicians. A supercharged car has an air compressor attached to the en

3 September 2014

Turning Dandelions into Car Tires

Anyone taking auto mechanic courses or training to become an auto technician knows that tire wear is a reoccurring issue for vehicle-owners – although it’s not always easy to pinpoint what’s

2 September 2014

Advances in Solar Powered Race Cars

So you have an interest in automotive careers, but are looking for a new challenge? There is a modern classification of vehicles which has only been in development for twenty years, and this is the so

27 August 2014

Hybrids Becoming More Exciting

The times are changing in the auto industry. Can you feel it? Hybrid and electric cars are becoming more and more important in global market, creating a number of auto careers. Many experts believe th

13 August 2014

Hiding Cars: The Dark Art of Prototype Camouflage

There are few industries that don’t invest time and money in researching innovation and designing cutting-edge products they hope will entice consumers. From fashion to pharmaceuticals, R&D is a

6 August 2014

An Auto Mechanic’s Guide to Overheating Cars

The engines that power the cars of today are sophisticated, complex and refined. That doesn’t mean they are perfect, however. Though overheating is less of a concern now than it was for previous gen

5 August 2014

Understanding the Hemi Engine

When people think Hemi, they usually think big and powerful engines – images of muscle cars or full throttle drag racing come to mind. For over 50 years, many iconic auto makers have incorporated th

30 July 2014

Diagnosing Wheel Alignment Problems

If you’ve noticed that your car is veering in one direction, even though the wheels are straight, it may be time to check your vehicle for wheel alignment problems. Faulty wheel alignment can be res

30 July 2014

4 Simple Car Customization Ideas

Car customization isn’t only for car collectors, car racers and car fanatics. Today, tons of people who have never customized a car before choose to perform simple tweaks on their vehicles, to add a

25 July 2014

Understanding Auto Parts Management

The average car dealership, repair facility or warehouse has a lot of its capital invested in auto parts, which is why auto parts management is so important. A mismanaged inventory can cause serious e

22 July 2014

Top Tips for Improving Fuel Economy

Fuel prices have skyrocketed in the last decade or so, and so owning a car can be costly. Whether you’re a student taking auto mechanic courses or simply trying to make ends meet, everyone is strugg

18 July 2014

4 Highest Performance Pickups

Pickups aren’t necessarily known for their blazing speed. They are far more commonly associated with capability. They can tow a trailer, go off-road or carry plenty of gear and equipment. This doesn

17 July 2014

Wiper Blades and Rainy Day Repairs

Summer isn’t all sunshine and warm weather. From time to time, you’ll hit a rainy day, which is a good opportunity to make sure the wiper blades on your car are functioning correctly. Spending an

16 July 2014

5 Best Vehicles for a Summer Roadtrip

Are you going away this summer? If you are, we can’t blame you, as nothing beats hitting the road and going away on a lovely summer adventure with your friends, family or even by yourself. If you’

16 July 2014

Top 4 Best Off-Road Vehicles

In the early 1990s, almost all SUVs on the market were off-road trucks designed to handle rough trails, mountain paths and dirt roads. Today, consumers want vehicles that are lighter and more energy-e

10 July 2014

Replacing Spark Plug Wires

It may not be the most expensive part in your car and it’s definitely not the most exciting – but the spark plug (and wire) is unquestionably one of the most important. It’s that all-important l

26 June 2014

Recap from Yorkville’s Exotic Car Show

For the 5th year in a row, the Yorkville Exotic Car Show took over the streets of downtown Toronto, just in time for Father’s Day. What has made this annual show such a success is not only the quali

17 June 2014

Montreal Welcomes Famous Porsche Tuner

Somewhat of a cult figure in the world of car tuning and car customization, Akira Nakai-san of Rauh-Welt Begriff (RWB) is currently in Montreal for the first time to provide assistance on a Porsche 99

4 June 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 Importance of Oil Changes

Though it can be tempting to continually put off changing your car oil, in the long run, making sure your car’s engine has everything it needs to run properly will save you time, money and unnecessa

20 May 2014

Finding a Job with a Mechanic Diploma

With the automotive industry on sure footing again, and the wealth of new and innovative technologies that are being developed by automakers and tech companies like Google and Apple, it’s an excitin

31 January 2014

The Bugatti Concept That Will Blow Your Mind

It’s no secret that concept cars are supposed to make us insanely jealous. They possess that certain type of supernatural beauty that makes us go absolutely mad for them – we know we want them, bu

29 January 2014

One Woman’s Quest to Conquer the Automotive Industry

It’s no secret that the automotive world is still viewed predominantly as a boys’ club. Women are very much still the minority when it comes to anything relating to vehicles. Not ev

10 January 2014

The Importance of Car Batteries

There’s nothing worse than getting into your car, turning your keys in the ignition, and not hearing anything happening. Maybe you left your lights on, maybe you left the door ajar, but somethin

18 December 2013

Military Mechanic

While it may not have crossed your mind before, one of the most interesting and lucrative opportunities that dispatcher courses or auto mechanic courses can get you is that of a vehicle repair special

6 December 2013

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Geno-Flecher Dinelle Auto Mechanic

Mon passage à l’École de l’Automobile a été une expérience des plus positives. Ceci m’a permis d’atteindre mon objectif tout de suite à la fin de mon cours en obtenant un emploi en mécanique automobile.

Mon expérience a été enrichissante également sur le plan humain. J’ai grandi à travers ma formation et j’y ai même gagné d’excellents amis. Je suis maintenant un nouveau papa bien outillé pour relever mes nouvelles responsabilités

Geno-Flecher Dinelle ,gradué en mécanique automobile

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