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How To Land Clients As An Independent Auto Body Estimator

Carving your niche as an auto body estimator in the competitive collision industry can be challenging. But entering the industry as an independent contractor, where you’ll be in direct competiti

17 January 2024

Find Out What You Need to Know to Become a Collision Estimator with ATC’s Online Course

If you’re a car fanatic, a career as a collision estimator could be for you. Collision estimators work oncars that have been damaged in a crash and calculate how much the repairs will cost. At ATC,

3 April 2020

A spoiler doesn’t just look good—it can actively improve handing and performance

What Collision Estimators Should Know About Rear Spoiler Replacements

A recent study has shown that rear-end collisions remain the most common type of accident that Canadian vehicles are involved with, with 25.17 per cent of reported accidents consisting of a collision

9 March 2018

Considering Auto Body Estimator Training? Here’s What You Should Know About NHTSA and IIHS

The creation and refinement of auto safety standards are an important reason for the impressive ongoing reductions in automotive injuries and deaths. Through implementing requirements for structural i

20 October 2017

An Expert Formula for Offering Affordable Service as an Auto Body Estimator

Did you know that graduates of an auto body estimator program can go on to become shop owners or managers? If you’ve always had a knack for leading a team and have an interest in business, taking an

9 August 2017

Collision Estimators Know Why It’s Important to Repair a Damaged Windshield as Soon as Possible

Some car owners will put off repairing a crack or chip in their car’s windshield because it seems like an inconvenience. However, many of them don’t realize that having their car’s windshield re

7 July 2017

Future Auto Body Estimators, Here’s a Look at Car Aerodynamics

It’s actually quite an impressive feat that cars can drive at highway speeds as easily as they can. Cars are quite large, and there is quite a lot of air in their way when they are driving. With

21 June 2017

Future Collision Estimators, Get a Load of Elon Musk’s Boring New Idea

Traffic is bad for us. It wastes time, causes stress, and can also cause added wear and tear to a car’s engine. Things like better public transportation, self-driving cars, and even encouraging peop

17 May 2017

Are you ready to begin auto body estimator training

How Collision Estimators Decide Whether to Repair or Replace Auto Parts

Repair or replace? It’s a tricky question when it comes to automobiles. On the one hand, repairing a vehicle will typically involve less waste, and seems like it should be the cheaper option. Af

15 March 2017

A Look at Careers in the Auto Industry: 4 Attributes of Successful Body Shop Managers

If you’re a natural leader with a passion for cars, pursuing a career in body shop management could be your ideal path. Managers of body shops have the chance to work in the automotive industry in a

15 February 2017

The 3 Most Common Types of Car Accidents You’ll See as a Collision Estimator

Cars crash in good times and bad—often into each other—and then collision estimators are called on to examine the damage. Interestingly, car accidents often follow a pattern. Cars have crashes at

16 November 2016

3 Stats About Car Accidents for Aspiring Auto Body Estimators

Driving is one of the most dangerous ways to travel. According to Transport Canada, in 2014, traffic accidents resulted in 1,834 deaths and a total of 149,900 injuries. In addition, The Association Fo

5 October 2016

5 Steps to Installing Body Kits for Students Heading Into Auto Careers

Buying and installing a body kit is a massive commitment. Comprised of both bumpers, side guards, paint, and spoilers, choosing to install a new body kit is not a decision that can be taken in an afte

21 September 2016

Pursuing Auto Body Estimator Training? A Glance at an Insurance Adjustor Career Path

Being trained in a specific field does not necessarily mean that you only have one possible career path upon graduation. Many people assume that your career path is dictated by the title of your degre

26 August 2016

Meet the ‘Telepresence’ Robot Working Alongside Professionals with Auto Careers

We all know that robots are being used in automotive factories regularly now. In 1962 the first industrial robot went online at the General Motors automobile factory in New Jersey. It was developed by

10 August 2016

3 of The Most Dangerous Cars Ever Made For Collision Estimator Students

When you move into a career in auto body estimation, you will ultimately begin to learn which cars are more trustworthy and safe than others. Whether it’s due to materials used or just the overall d

15 July 2016

A Day in the Life of an Auto Body Estimator

Also known as collision estimators, auto body estimators are the professionals who inspect damaged vehicles in order to estimate the cost to repair or replace them. These professionals are typically e

13 November 2015

Inside Tesla’s Model X: The Specs That Pros in Auto Industry Careers Have Anticipated

Tesla’s anticipated new hybrid, Model X, is hitting pavements worldwide later this month. Auto industry insiders have been ready for this since Tesla CEO Elon Musk called the X a “sculptural work

9 September 2015

Elliott Filippelli Auto Body & Refinishing Prep Technician

The past few years have been a roller coaster ride for me as I was unsure of what to do with the rest of my life. I knew that I wanted to be involved with cars in some way, and being an artist, led me to consider an art form in the Automotive Industry. I decided to become an auto body painter. Now that’s exactly what I am as I have successfully graduated from the Automotive Training Centre Auto Body & Refinishing program.

With a whole new love for employment, I have been hired by the company where I completed my Practicum – I am now working Monday to Friday at a job I very much enjoy.
I would like to extend a very special thank you to my teacher, Jason Zemaitis. Without Jason driving me to move forward or his way of teaching which was a perfect fit for me, I would not be where I am today.

Thank you ATC!

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