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Learning to Ask Better Questions: A Skill Every Successful Mechanic Develops

Curiosity might have a reputation for getting people into trouble, but in auto mechanic training, curiosity, in the form of asking good questions, is an invaluable asset. Successful mechanics are not

25 December 2025

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

4 Unsuccessful Supercars and Why They Failed

Innovation has always been part of the automotive industry and generally speaking, supercars tend to lead the way. Their high ticket price offers the kind of exciting design and high performance that

3 July 2015

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Daniel Garofalo Automotive Service Technician

I chose ATC because it was a short 6 month course and I wanted to get the wheels of my career turning. 4 hours a day of in school, out in the market in 6 months: the main reasons why I chose ATC. It’s a short take and it let me be able to keep my daily routine. I recommend ATC for people that want to study in mechanic and that know the value of dollars. By going to private school, you have more chance to study with people like that: serious. If you can afford it, it’s definitely the way to go.

Daniel Garofalo, Graduate, Automotive Technician program,

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