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Classic Restoration vs. Restomod for Your Auto Career Side Project Car

Supposedly the classics never go out of style, except sometimes they do. At least, that’s the case with what’s under the hood and in the cabin of some older vehicles. If you’re working on an old

20 August 2019

In automotive sales, be aware of both verbal and nonverbal communication with your customer

Why Communication Skills Are So Important After Your Automotive Sales Training

When it comes to auto sales, being able to communicate well with others is one of the most fundamental skills you need. Salespeople in any industry need to have a way with words, but especially automo

13 August 2019

Training for an Automotive Career? Take a Look at the 1970 Plymouth Superbird

The Plymouth Superbird is a car that came out of the aero wars of the 1969-1970 NASCAR seasons. It was only ever produced in 1970, making it a unique and exciting Chrysler creation. A modified version

10 July 2019

Shifting into reverse while an automatic car is moving can lead to early transmission failure

How Driving Habits Can Affect a Car’s Longevity: What You Need to Know for an Auto Career

If you’re pursuing a career as an automotive service technician, you might have clients looking to you for advice about how to keep their vehicles in great shape. While performing routine maintenanc

26 June 2019

Preparing for an Auto Career? Take a Look at the Spy Toys in the Aston Martin Continuation DB5

The new Aston Martin DB5 continuation cars run at over 3.5 million dollars apiece. Only 25 will be created, intended to closely resemble the original 1964 Goldfinger car driven by Sean Connery, for an

18 June 2019

Big, bold, and beautiful, the Ford Mustang’s steering wheel encapsulates the muscle car ethos

The 4 Most Interesting Steering Wheels You Can Encounter in an Auto Career

The Porsche Cayenne Proves That Form and Function Can Work Together While the steering wheels of vintage cars like the E-Type look great, they have one big problem: they don’t have any room for stor

12 June 2019

There have been many famous Batmobiles, including the kitschy 1960s version

Excited About an Auto Career? Here’s How Some of Your Favourite Big Screen Cars Were Made

Students in auto repair courses will likely be impressed that the Tumbler was actually a completely functional vehicle. While multiple versions were created, director Christopher Nolan wanted a full-s

6 June 2019

Ongoing training provides auto mechanics with the skills they need to excel

Interested in an Auto Career? How Auto Repair Shops Are Retaining Employees

Auto repair shops are facing a huge shortage of skilled workers. This is due to the fact that Baby Boomers are retiring in large numbers and there are not enough young job seekers to take their places

3 January 2019

Farewell to the Bug? What Students in Auto Mechanic Colleges Should Know About the 2019 Volkswagen Beetle

The Volkswagen Beetle has long been recognized as one of the most iconic designs in automobile history, but this year, Volkswagen has announced that it’s finally time to pull the plug on the beloved

27 December 2018

What Auto Career Professionals Should Know About Hyundai’s Exciting 2019 Santa Fe

Now on its 4th generation, Hyundai’s new 2019 Santa Fe has recently made its entrance onto the auto scene and fans are excited for it to be released onto the market later this year. What’s

7 March 2018

[Infographic] Car Care 101: Checking Fluids

If you want your car to run well, it’s important to keep up with maintenance, including changing your car’s various fluids in a timely fashion. Leaving fluids in a car too long can lead to

5 January 2017

4 Auto Career Myths Debunked

Even though auto mechanics have been around for a long time, there is a lot of misinformation floating around about what their careers are actually like. Because of that, students considering a career

18 October 2016

Pursuing an Auto Career? See How Porsche Plans to Challenge Tesla with Its New EV

Since Tesla’s debut into the automotive industry, the company has proven itself as a serious competitor for major luxury car brands. However, German luxury automaker Porsche has recently stepped

29 September 2015

Can’t Decide which Auto Career to Pursue? Here are 4 that are In-Demand Right Now!

It can be difficult to decide on an automotive career when there are so many to choose from. Whether you want to work on fast engines or sell the country’s most popular models, Canada’s au

15 September 2015

Consumer Reports’ Best Car Brands of 2015

Deciding which auto manufacturer makes the best new vehicles is a topic that many car buffs have no doubt spent hours debating. However, each year, Consumer Reports produces a list of its own, ranking

26 August 2015

4 Awesome Cars That are Not Available in North America

If you look inside a European body shop, you might notice that their auto technicians get to work on some amazing cars— ones you’ve likely never seen on any North American roads. From niche market

25 August 2015

A Roundup of the Best Small Cars of 2015

Canadian car buyers have had a long love affair with small cars. Smaller vehicles are known for their affordability, reliability and of course, their fuel efficiency. As a result, they have had great

20 August 2015

What We Know About the All-New Ferrari 488 Spider

Every auto-lover knows that there has never really been a “boring” or ordinary Ferrari. If there’s one thing that the Italian supercar manufacturer is skilled in, it’s producing powerful, buzz

13 August 2015

Morgan Motor Company Celebrates 65 Years with a New AR P4 Model

If there’s one thing every car lover can agree on, it’s that old cars are timeless, well-crafted and never get boring to fawn over. The Morgan Motor Company is one auto manufacturer that refuses t

5 August 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 Testimonial: Michael Zonni

This is Michael Zonni from the Sales and Leasing course back in May. I’ve been very busy with my new job at Woodbine Toyota Scion. I had just started a new job in sales at Woodbine Toyota Scion

27 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

Student Appreciation BBQ at ATC Toronto

On June 10th, ATC Toronto held our first Student Appreciation BBQ. We had a fun-filled day of music, hamburgers and hotdogs, Student Awards and of course, the Watermelon Eating Contest. This was an op

24 June 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

ATC Sponsored Racecar Hitting the Track This Month

Image courtesy of the Cloverdale Reporter This summer, Automotive Training Centre will be the proud sponsor of a 1993 Honda Civic racecar. Behind the wheel is Cloverdale’s Karen Wilkie, who will be

17 June 2015

New Car Sales in Canada Reach a Record High in May

May was another record breaking month for Canadian auto sales, and there’s nothing to show that this trend will be slowing down any time soon. In a note to clients, DesRosiers Automotive Consult

12 June 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

Aston Martin Has Created the Ultimate Custom Vanquish Series

Aston Martin’s personalization service – Q by Aston Martin – was recently commissioned by a German businessman and car collector named Markus Storck to build the limited edition “O

10 June 2015

Visiting ATC Graduates at their Workplace

While our fine ATC Admission’s Rep, Donna Campbell was visiting some of our graduates who managed to find their dream jobs at our local dealerships, we came across a gem. A little treasure it is!! A

9 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

Alexandre Silveira

I was looking for a school that offers intensive classes, because I’m a fast learner. The teachers at ATC are very experienced and have helped me a lot. ATC provided me with the confidence needed to find a new job. If you have a passion for the automotive industry and want a long career as an automotive mechanic, this school is perfect for you.

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