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Carbon Crazy: Today’s Auto Body Repair Technician Should Note the Corvette Grand Sport Carbon 2018

Chevrolet is holding nothing back this year by releasing the new Carbon 65 package for the Grand Sport 3LT and Zo6 3LZ. The Grand Sport Carbon 65 edition sports a lightweight carbon fiber exter

27 April 2018

Auto body careers are all about hands-on work

3 Signs You’d Make a Great Auto Body Repair Technician

Deciding on the right career takes time and careful consideration. After all, you want to choose one that offers good pay, job security, and that’s in demand. However, you also want to make sure tha

17 November 2017

5 Steps to Conquering Rust Holes as an Auto Body Repair Technician

Rust is a common problem for Canadian car owners. Canada’s harsh cold and wet winters wreak havoc on vehicles as the moisture from rain and snow creep into their small crevasses and cause corrosion.

29 September 2017

Tell Us Your Favourite Fantasy Car Feature

Modern cars can’t beat the features we see onscreen. Think cars that can drive underwater, or that let you travel back in time—stuff you’d love to see after auto mechanic training. Of al

29 September 2017

The Lowdown on Sunroofs and Moonroofs for Students in Auto Body Repair Courses

For some drivers, a regular old car roof just won’t cut it. No, what they want is a good old sunroof. Or is it a moonroof? The two terms have been intermixed for a while, so most people today pr

14 July 2017

Considering Careers in the Auto Industry? Visit Automotive Training Centre’s Trades Open House!

If you’re thinking about embarking on a career in the auto industry, you probably have a few questions about what your future will hold. Maybe you’re curious about what a career as a mecha

16 June 2017

Kia’s Comeback Explained for Aspiring Auto Body Repair Technicians

When you picture a Kia Motors vehicle, what do you think of? Do you envision quality, style, safety, and reliability? If you answered yes to any of those, you probably wouldn’t have about 20 years a

9 June 2017

What Students in Car Body Repair Courses Need to Know About Smart Cars and Collision Safety

Since the iconic smart car, the Smart ForTwo, first made its appearance in North America, car buyers have been a little sceptical about the car’s safety. The miniature, almost toy-like size of the v

31 May 2017

A Recap of the 2017 Vancouver International Auto Show for Pros with Careers in the Auto Industry

For people who love cars, auto shows are always a treat. It’s a chance to take in the flashy new models glittering onstage, examine lots of cool new tech on display, and to mingle with likeminde

21 April 2017

3 Welding Safety Tips for Students in Car Body Repair Courses

Though high heat and flying sparks are involved, welding is very safe when done correctly. That means observing sensible safety protocol, using tools in the manner they’re meant to be used, and

24 March 2017

3 Car Sanding Tips for Students in Auto Body Repair Courses

Auto body repair technicians are responsible for making sure that the body of their client’s vehicle is in tip top shape. Typically, technicians will see vehicle damage caused by car accidents and o

8 February 2017

3 Common Causes of Auto Body Damage Seen by Auto Body Repair Technicians

Accidents might first come to mind as the most likely culprit behind auto body damage. However, there are many different reasons a vehicle may suffer body damage. In fact, damage is often inflicted by

18 January 2017

Auto Body Filler: Application Best Practices for Future Auto Body Technicians

Auto body filler, otherwise known as putty, mud, or its original brand name Bondo, is used by auto body technicians to fill in spaces on a vehicle’s exterior. Usually, it’s used to repair vehicles

16 December 2016

3 Steps Auto Body Technicians Follow When Repairing Bumper Damage

Repairing or replacing a bumper was once a pretty easy task. Usually, you unbolted the bumper from the body, did the work that needed doing, and bolted it back on. Nowadays, though, bumpers are typica

9 December 2016

Auto Body Technicians Check Out the Top 5 Tools NASCAR Pit Crews Use

Whether or not watching NASCAR races inspired your love of cars, it’s safe to say most automotive professionals find the concept of pit crews fascinating. Keeping pit stops under 12 seconds long

18 November 2016

Attention All Auto Body Technicians! Check Out the Top 3 Safest Cars of 2016

Car accidents are common, so it’s no surprise that safety is one of the primary concerns of people looking to buy an automobile. In your career as a mechanic, you may encounter people who look t

2 November 2016

Auto Body Repair Technicians: Check Out the PartCycle Marketplace

Drivers who have owned a car for a long time likely know that buying replacement parts can be a hassle. New parts can be expensive, older parts can be hard to find—it’s rare for the process of

26 October 2016

No two days are the same in a career as an auto body technician!

Auto Industry Career Spotlight: A Day in the Life of an Auto Body Repair Technician

Do you want to take the leap towards a career in the auto industry, but don’t know exactly what happens during a day in the life of an auto body repair technician? You’ve come to the right

7 September 2016

4 Unusual Materials Auto Body Technicians Won’t Believe Were Used to Make Cars

Who says auto bodies need to be made out of steel? Alternative auto body materials have experienced a resurgence recently, with a number of automakers experimenting with different ideas in an effort t

29 July 2016

Will the Future be in Carbon Fiber? Here’s What Auto Body Technicians Need to Know

Carbon fibre was first patented in 1961, appeared several years later in boat making and is beginning to be more widely used in the auto industry. Quite simply, carbon fibres are carbon atom strands t

8 July 2016

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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