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ATC Toronto Grad Builds Trike From Scratch

A graduate of Automotive Training Centre (ATC) Toronto recently finished an exciting project in the school’s shop. Starting from the ground up, Bill Campbell engineered and built a steel trike, powe

23 October 2017

From Uncool Car to Stylish Option: An Auto Technician’s Guide to the Toyota Corolla’s Transformation

The Toyota Corolla is not the kind of car to set imaginations alight or draw double-takes in traffic. What it is, though, is a vehicle that is stylish without being flashy, the kind of car that

3 October 2017

Getting Up to Speed: How Cruise Control Works Explained for Students in Mechanic Training

Highway driving for long distances is made immeasurably better by cruise control. You just set the speed, take your foot off the gas, and enjoy the ride. To the average driver, cruise control is just

19 September 2017

3 Types of Car Sensors Seen in Auto Repair Careers

Vehicles are made up of a variety of intricate and complex systems, many of which rely on communication from other systems within the vehicle to function properly. Sensors help a vehicle’s systems m

1 August 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

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

Considering Mechanic Training? 3 Benefits of Having an Auto Industry Mentor

What if someone told you there’s a way you could peek into the life of a professional auto mechanic, learn from their mistakes, and benefit from their wisdom. Would you want to do it? You, among man

18 April 2017

3 Used Car Trends to Follow After Your Auto Repair Courses

Students considering enrolling in an auto mechanic program can look forward to working on plenty of used vehicles over the course of their career. As automotive technology advances, cars are lasting l

7 March 2017

3 Things for Students in Mechanic Programs to Know About Push Button Ignitions

Most of the cars on the road today have the same standard ignition that has been in use for decades. The driver takes their key, inserts it into the keyhole, turns it, and the engine starts. Some cars

21 February 2017

Taking Mechanic Training? Here Are 4 Main Car Body Types

Have you ever been confused by the classification of car body types? You’re not alone. Distinguishing where vehicles fall on the spectrum can be challenging. Nonetheless, knowing how to identify a v

31 January 2017