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When to Repaint a Car if You’re Interested in Automotive Painting

When it comes to making cars look their best, a great paint job makes a huge difference. Even if a car runs perfectly well, if it doesn’t look good on the outside then it’s going to be hard to fin

20 November 2019

Applying a wax coat to a vehicle can prevent corrosion caused by road salt

Automotive Painting Pro Advice for Protecting a Car’s Paint Job Through the Winter

When the cold months finally hit, winterizing cars is a must. Whether it is snow, ice, salt, or gravel, there are several winter hazards that can lead to a car’s paint job chipping and wearing away.

25 September 2019

Nissan’s new paint may mean it’s time to literally throw in the towel in terms of car washing

Interested in Auto Body Repair Courses? Check Out How Self-Cleaning Car Paint Works

Whenever auto technology is mentioned, many people think immediately of self-driving cars, ecologically-friendly fuels, or even the newest on-board computer and entertainment system. Although these de

3 May 2019

3 Benefits of Using an HVLP Spray Gun for Automotive Painting

In your auto painting career, odds are good that you’ll do much of your work with a high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) spray gun. This technology offers a few advantages over the older high-pressu

7 December 2016

Crucial Auto Painting Safety Tips for Those Considering Automotive Careers

When most people think of automotive painting, it doesn’t usually fall into what they would consider a high-risk job. But when you consider that it involves working with paint, primer, solvents,

27 July 2016

5 Auto Painting Mistakes You’ll Learn to Avoid in Auto Body School

For an auto refinishing technician, there’s nothing better than seeing the look on a happy customer’s face when they see their sparkling new paint job. Striving to create the best finish possible

1 June 2016

Pursuing a Career in Auto Body Repair? Here’s how to Remove Car Emblems

In the world of auto body work, ‘debadging’ is the process of removing manufacturer emblems from a vehicle in order to give it a smooth, customized look. Some people who drive luxury or modified c

20 April 2016

5 Of The Most Expensive Automotive Painting Options

Auto enthusiasts can spend a lot of money trying to make their cars stand out. Some will invest in custom rims, spoilers, tinted windows, and other body features, but for many, specialized, high-end p

11 March 2016

Breathe Easy: A Guide to Dust Masks for Future Auto Painting Professionals

Protecting your lungs is one of the most important safety precautions you can take when working in an auto body or custom paint shop. When paint, clear coats, and primers exit a paint gun’s nozz

19 February 2016

Improve Fuel Economy by Replacing These 5 Car Parts During Your Auto Mechanic Apprenticeship

For today’s drivers, fuel economy has become more important than ever. Many people are becoming more conscious of the environmental impact of their autos and want to reduce emissions, while for othe

6 January 2016

Paint Guns: What You’ll Need To Know Before Starting Your Automotive Painting Career

Spray guns are used as the standard way of applying an even coat of paint to vehicle panels without having to worry about brush strokes affecting a car’s finished look. Because they consistently

16 December 2015

3 Things Auto Body Technician Students Should Know About Paint Stripping

Stripping paint off of a car is the first step towards giving it a fresh look—whether it’s for a restoration project or simply because drivers sometimes get bored of looking at the same old co

28 October 2015

Check Out This All-New Multipurpose Carport System

An Italian design firm recently developed GazeBox— a multi-purpose carport system that can be used to store a vehicle. The retractable cover system provides year-round protection from theft as well

2 September 2015

The 4 Coolest Car Museums in the World

One thing that all students pursuing auto careers have in common is their love of cars. In fact, whether you are enrolled in auto mechanic training, or perhaps hoping to have an auto sales career, one

7 August 2015

A Quick Guide to Selecting Automotive Paint

When it comes to choosing car paint, a lot of changes have happened since the classic black of Henry Ford’s Model T. New colours, developments, and trends have made car painting today a very differe

10 July 2015

ATC Was a Proud Sponsor of this Year's VRA Canada Conference & Annual General Meeting in Ottawa

The Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (VRA) is a national organization that represents and advocates for vocational rehabilitation professionals. Their focus is to remove barriers and he

24 June 2015

How Auto Body Professionals Can Body Wrap a Car or Truck

Trends in the automotive industry tend to have a long lifespan, mostly because cars are so complex to build and alter! When working in an auto body shop, especially one that does detailing and paintin

8 May 2015

Don’t Mess With the RAM Texas Ranger Concept Pickup

Students training to become a mechanic have probably already heard of novelty vehicles from big names like Rolls-Royce, usually aimed at international car markets. However, it’s not every day that a

8 April 2015

The Top 5 Affordable SUVs

Professionals with an auto career in sales know that SUVs are frequently the big ticket items in the showroom. SUVs are known for having quite a bit of power under the hood, and given their popular

18 March 2015

Geneva Auto Show: The SuperCar Show

Expert connoisseurs and newcomers to automotive careers alike watch the calendar for one of the most elusive car shows of the year: The Geneva Auto Show. Ever since 1905, Geneva has played host to som

11 March 2015

Europe Votes For No First-Generation Biofuels by 2020

When you become a mechanic, you’ll see first-hand what effect different types of fuels have on car engines and systems. Having an auto career, though, makes you keenly aware as well of what effect d

6 March 2015

The Al-Adiyat and Other “Special Edition” Rolls-Royce Vehicles

Anyone working in an automotive career will know a thing or two about British automaker Rolls-Royce, notable for their small selection of high-end luxury vehicles. These include the ever-popular Phant

4 March 2015

Luxury and the Future at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto

This really is auto show season. Following the annual kickoff car event in Detroit as well as the Montreal show and Chicago’s auto offering, attention turned to Toronto. The Canadian International A

24 February 2015

Cars in the Windy City: The 2015 Chicago Auto Show

Before mechanic program graduates get to look under the hood, before customers decide what automotive painting job they’d like done and sometimes even before the vehicles are mass-produced, they get

19 February 2015

Top 5 Used Car Buys for 2015

It’s that time of year again. The new car models are out and everyone’s done talking about them, for the most part, at least. Now consumer focus starts shifting towards saving money and the used c

13 February 2015

Infographic: Steps for Restoring Classic Cars

Auto restoration may be just a hobby for some classic car-lovers, but for many auto shops restoring old cars is a full time job that brings in big profits. It could be a love of handiwork, an interest

12 February 2015

Incredible Car Audio Advancements

Any auto sales college graduate can tell you that when buying a new car, most people consider three main categories. There’s what’s under the hood, which indicates how fast, smooth, powerful and s

10 February 2015

Heading to the Boonies? 4 SUVs For Off-Roading

Imagine it’s summer vacation. You’re on break from your auto mechanic apprenticeship and want to do some off-roading. You’re not particularly concerned about the automotive painting job the vehi

23 January 2015

Green Cars and Innovations We’ll See in 2015

Green technology in cars sure has come a long way. Back in the day, an auto sales college graduate would probably think that a client asking for a green car was referring to the paint job. Now, though

16 January 2015

The 24 Hours of LeMons California

To win a major car race, you’d generally need one of the newest cars, fastest engines, best parts and the kind of complete dedication only a professional has. This holds true for Formula 1, NASCAR a

24 December 2014

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