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How to Work as a Team at Online Auto Mechanic Schools

An auto repair shop is like an engine: if one part is off-kilter, the entire engine will not function at its fullest capacity. In other words, if mechanics don’t learn how to work as a team, they ri

24 April 2020

What’s on Offer With ATC’s Online Automotive Training Programs

Want to start an exciting automotive career from your own home with a coffee in hand? These programs might be for you! Automotive Training Centres offers four different distance learning programs to h

1 April 2020

The Porsche 918 Spyder’s top-mounted pipes helped reduce the overall weight of the car

A Look at 3 Benefits of Top-Mounted Exhaust If You’re Interested in Auto Technician Courses

On most cars, the exhaust pipes come out the rear, usually just underneath the bumper. Top-mounted exhaust is completely different. With a top-mounted exhaust system the vehicle’s exhaust pipe is lo

1 May 2019

Want to Become an Auto Mechanic? Check Out Why Mazda’s Skyactiv-X May Be the ‘Holy Grail’ of Engines

Although it hasn’t yet been released to the public, a lot of buzz has been surrounding Mazda’s newly unveiled Skyactiv-X engine. The revolutionary design, which will first be available as an optio

10 January 2019

Employment Day at our Mechanic School in Montreal: A Recap for Those Who Missed it!

On October 17th, students and graduates of Automotive Training Centres in Montreal were invited to a very special event. We hosted our first ever Employment Day, a day which brought in a top local emp

31 October 2018

Why Grads of Auto Mechanic Schools Are Thrilled About the 2019 Chevy Corvette ZR1

There is no doubt that when it comes to crafting an outrageously fast supercar with a ton of attitude, Chevrolet often delivers. The new 2019 Corvette ZR1 uses some of the best parts from previous ite

20 June 2018

Metal Jointing Techniques That Grads of Auto Mechanic Schools Use

Vehicles regularly suffer metal cracks after a collision, or even because of general wear and tear. Such issues can have a major impact on the safety and efficiency of the vehicle, but replacing damag

11 May 2018

Student Appreciation BBQ at ATC Toronto

On June 10th, ATC Toronto held our first Student Appreciation BBQ. We had a fun-filled day of music, hamburgers and hotdogs, Student Awards and of course, the Watermelon Eating Contest. This was an op

24 June 2015

Visiting ATC Graduates at their Workplace

While our fine ATC Admission’s Rep, Donna Campbell was visiting some of our graduates who managed to find their dream jobs at our local dealerships, we came across a gem. A little treasure it is!! A

9 June 2015

Highlights from Vancouver’s Luxury and Supercar Weekend

If you were in Vancouver this past weekend, you’ll be kicking yourself if you didn’t attend the 2014 Vancouver Luxury and Supercar show. Tickets to this event are much cheaper ($50!) than the lege

17 September 2014

Effective Auto Body Repair Methods

If you’ve been in a car accident or even just obtained a single dent, there are several methods of auto repair used today depending on the type of damage that has occurred. Read further to explore t

12 September 2014

The Fully Customizable BMW R Nine T Motorcycle

The BMW nineT motorcycle is every purist auto technician’s dream vehicle. The bike, a very basic model, was designed to pay homage to 90 years of BMW motorcycles. Already, the nineT is BMW’s f

4 September 2014

Car Maintenance Priorities to Prevent Major Repairs

Many professionals with auto mechanic training praise the importance of preventive maintenance, which consists of inspecting and testing a car’s engine, brakes, tires and anything else that can caus

15 August 2014

Best Practices for Auto Repair Customer Service

If you want customers to be talking positively about the garage or dealership you work for to build buzz in a community, you’ll need to make sure that you offer top-notch customer service. Any profe

14 August 2014

Essential Equipment of an Auto Body Shop

Are you interested in auto careers? How about opening up your own auto body shop? If you love cars and possess a good work ethic, an auto body shop can be a lucrative business opportunity. For your sh

13 August 2014

nanoFLOWCELL and the 900 HP Car Running on Salt Water

Fresh off its debut at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show, we now have more details about the QUANT e-Sport Limousine, an all-electric sports car that is powered by salt water. The vehicle was presented in con

8 August 2014

World’s Fastest Police Cars

To catch criminals today, you need a fast car and top notch equipment. Police forces around the world are piloting impressive cars, including, believe it or not, Camaros, Ferraris and Lamborghinis in

29 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 Ignition Systems

Ignition systems and internal combustion engines have been evolving for more than 100 years, each iteration making cars a little more efficient, more reliable and eco-friendly. As a result, ignition s

23 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

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

Latest in Racecar Technology

One reason why the world of car racing is so exciting is that the technology is constantly evolving. Every year, teams invest a considerable amount of money into research and development, hoping that

9 July 2014

Celebrating Canada’s Automotive Achievements

The automotive industry in Canada has a long and rich history of success and innovation. Today, Canada is one of the largest auto producers in the world, with its factories putting on the road almost

1 July 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

Safety Concerns with Automotive Customization

While customizing their car is a great way for car aficionados to make their vehicle truly theirs, or breathe new life into an older model, it can also create a number of problems. When a consumer pur

28 May 2014

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Allan Lin

Allan Lin is a graduate from our Automotive Service Operations program.

Allan successfully completed the program with honours and immediately went to work as a service advisor.

Through hard work, determination and a good educational foundation in Automotive Services, Allan is now the Fixed Operations Manager at Open Road Infinity of Langley.

ATC is proud of Allan’s accomplishments and is confident that his career advancement will continue.

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