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Infographic: A Mechanic’s Guide to Shop Safety

Professional mechanics working in auto shops or garages should always take the proper safety precautions when working on vehicles. This is because trained auto mechanics are typically required to work

13 September 2016

Some dash cams are loaded with features like FCW and LDWS

3 Dash Cams Students in Auto Mechanic Training Need to Check Out

Over the last few years, the popularity of dashboard cameras (dash cams) has exploded. Nowadays, it is not uncommon to find them in cars all around you, no matter where in the world you’re driving.

31 August 2016

Pursuing an Auto Mechanic Career? You Can Expect a Mid-Engine Corvette by 2019!

Since 1953, Corvette has been Chevrolet’s sports car, fighting for customers against competitors like Ferrari and Porsche. For the last few years, Corvette sales have been trending in the wrong dire

17 August 2016

pros with auto mechanic training know that driving goggles are essential for anyone cruising around in a British racer

The Morgan EV3 UK 1909: Modern Auto Technology 100 Years in the Making

The Morgan EV3 UK 1909 was originally in the spotlight at the Geneva Motor show earlier this year as a collaboration between two major British brands. The special edition vehicle includes ‘1909&

4 August 2016

Want to Build Custom Cars after Auto Mechanic Training? Check out this Million-Dollar Lincoln!

Once you’re finished your auto mechanic training, you may want to take the leap into a shop that customizes cars rather than fixes them. The phenomenon of custom cars is said to have begun in the 19

7 July 2016

Recall News: 3 Things Future Car Repair Experts Should Know About Maserati’s Rollaway Issues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) first opened an investigation into crashes and injuries linked to Fiat-Chrysler in August of 2015. In total, the initial recall was linked to

6 July 2016

Discover what happens when video games come to life with a few cars you'd love to get your hands on after auto mechanic training

3 Amazing Video Game Inspired Cars Auto Mechanic Training Students Must See

When it comes to video games, the automotive industry has quite a few examples of life imitating art. Over the years, engineers and designers all over the world have created replicas that are spitting

30 June 2016

Ford and The First Affordable Car: A Brief History For Automotive Course Students

Before Henry Ford created the Model T, it was mainly horses and buggies that populated the streets of North America. Only the very wealthy could afford to buy a car, but—thanks to Ford—all of that

28 June 2016

auto technicians know Tiptronic transmission is an option on high end models like the Porsche 911

How Does Tiptronic Transmission Work? 3 Facts for Future Auto Technicians

With as little as 2% of young Canadian drivers now learning to drive stick, automatic transmission is very much the standard for most Canadian cars. For those that can drive both, however, choosing wh

24 June 2016

Driving Into the Future: 3 Advanced Auto Technology Features to Expect by 2020

With major events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the Detroit Auto Show already behind us in 2016, this year has already given us plenty of info on what kind of technology we can realisti

2 June 2016

[Infographic]: How To Dismantle A Car

Automotive dismantling and recycling is huge part of the industry, and it often gets overlooked. Even if a car is at the end of its life, approximately 80 per cent of the vehicle can be reused or recy

4 March 2016

3 Things Automotive Mechanic Students Should Know About the New Cherokee Overland

At this year’s New England Auto Show, Jeep unveiled its newest addition to the prominent Cherokee lineup: the Overland. Attendees of the show were presented with a vehicle that boasts Jeep’s t

10 February 2016

An Inside Look at 3 Types of Drivetrains for Students in Auto Mechanic Training

For drivers, choosing the right type of drivetrain can often be crucial to the how well their car runs. Picking the wrong system for their needs can result in increased wear, mechanical problems, and

29 January 2016

Pros At Bugatti Use Their Auto Mechanic Training to Build a Yacht

Lately, the buzz surrounding Bugatti has been about the release of the automaker’s upcoming Chiron supercar. The Chiron is set to be the fastest and most powerful supercar the company has ever produ

30 December 2015

Infographic: Top Canadian Car Parts Recalls of 2015

With so many recent auto recall scandals, you’d think today’s car owners would be more careful than ever about ensuring their own vehicles are safe to drive. But a recent study found that 21-25 pe

30 December 2015

3 Things to Look for In An Auto Mechanic Training College

Canada has over 20 million registered road vehicles. With a number as high as that, it’s no surprise that there’s a steady demand for mechanics who can fix and maintain such vehicles. Dealersh

25 November 2015

5 Performance-Boosting Car Features You’ll See During Your Auto Mechanic Career

On today’s competitive automotive scene, car producers are releasing more and more performance-enhancing modifications to catch the consumer’s eye. Companies are going the extra mile with simple b

18 November 2015

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

A Look at the Top James Bond Cars for Students in Auto Mechanic Training

Ask any auto mechanic what first made them fall in love with cars and many will answer with three simple words: Bond. James Bond. The British superspy’s adventures now span 43 years and seven differ

7 October 2015

Want to Become a Mechanic? Here’s A Look At “The World’s Fastest SUV!”

This month, Bentley officially revealed the Bentayga—its first-ever production SUV. Not only is this one of the most luxurious SUVs in the world, but the British automaker also claims it’s the

18 September 2015

Looked Who Dropped in Today: Conor Power

What a surprise to see Conor come by and visit us! Conor graduated in 2008 and is now a fully licensed head mechanic working at Speedo Apollo in Calgary. What brought him out to Calgary you might ask?

30 July 2015

ATC Toronto Reaching out to our Community to Change People’s Lives

Here at Automotive Training Centres, we have an initiative to our community to provide our students with relevant, practical, job related training for those in the automotive fields. On Thursday,

28 July 2015

Look Who Dropped in Today…. Our Graduate, Hassan Moh-Ali!

It is with great pleasure to share with you our recent AT-22 Auto Tech graduate, Hassan Moh-Ali. Back in February, he started his practicum at RSK Automotive in Hamilton and soon after, was offered a

24 July 2015

Join ATC at the Monroe Ride and Drive Event on September 22nd and 23rd!

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15 July 2015

Automotive Technology Technician Class has something to be proud of!

ATC Toronto is proud to announce that the AT-22 class is beginning their new work practicum! Let’s see who will be the first to tell us that they have been hired…the race is on guys! Good luck

10 June 2015

Look Who Dropped in Today: Tomasz Kwiatek

Tomasz is a recent graduate that completed our Automotive Technology 22 week Program at ATC Toronto location. He has been hired full-time by Whiteoak Ford Dealership working as a Service Technician si

8 June 2015

Look Who Dropped In Today: Muhammad Awars

A recent graduate from our AT-22 Mechanics program in March, Muhammed has recently started his apprenticeship program at Kharia Auto Shop. He hopes to have his own garage one day. You certainly will M

5 June 2015

Look Who Dropped In Today: Van Hai Nguyen

We are so proud of Van Hai Nguyen as he just finished his program and was hired as a result of his work practicum through ATC. Pinpoint Auto is the lucky shop to have him and will also be signing him

13 May 2015

ATC Toronto Testimonial: Sandra Lote

Hello there, my name is Sandra Lote and I have had the pleasure of attending ATC, since the 20th of April 2015, training to be an automotive mechanic. We have been learning about brake systems as of l

12 May 2015

Infographic: How Electric Cars Work

Whether or not you’re pursuing auto careers, it has been impossible to ignore the emerging trend towards electric cars. Motivated primarily by environmental and efficiency benefits, including re

25 September 2014

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Kevin Holter

The practicum is very important. It is your chance to see how a shop runs and they should all consider it to be the worlds longest job interview. I was hired at Auto West BMW which was a very good success for me and I owe it all too hard work and ATC.

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