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A car with wheels in proper alignment is easier to steer

4 Signs a Car Needs a Wheel Alignment That Auto Mechanics Should Notice

Wheel alignment, or suspension angles, are optimized and set by car manufacturers. Over time, the wheels and steering components can go out of alignment. They will do so more quickly if a driver goes

8 November 2019

Winter and All-Weather Tires: What an Automotive Service Technician Needs to Know

If you were to judge solely based on their names, you would think that all-weather tires functioned just as well as winter tires in snowy conditions. However, this is not the case and their performanc

7 November 2019

Clients should be reminded to get their tires’ balance and alignment checked annually

Alignment vs. Tire Balancing: How Auto Technicians Know Which One is Necessary

Drivers often get confused about the differences between wheel alignment and balancing, and many wrongly assume that the two are the same. The truth is that wheel alignment and balancing are two very

6 November 2019

Experts use wheel-balancing devices as part of their equipment

A Look at Mobile Tire Installation for Car Repair Experts

It’s the kind of tire installation service that’ll save car owners a trip to the shop. Mobile tire installation is where auto experts come to clients to install brand new tires on their vehicles,

5 November 2019

Road force balancing can determine the force that can be thrown off by a tire while in motion

Road Force Balancing Explained for Auto Mechanics

Traditional tire balancing is important for eliminating vibrations caused by imbalances in a vehicle’s tires and wheels. However, traditional balancing has its limits. For example, it cannot measure

31 October 2019

3 Strange Fuel Sources That Will Surprise Auto Mechanics

When you think of alternative fuel sources, you likely tend to think of things like ethanol, battery-powered cars, and biodiesel. However, there are many alternative fuel sources that you may not have

23 October 2019

A good commuter car should be fuel efficient, comfortable, and easy to park

Top Cars for Long-Distance Commutes According to Expert Auto Mechanics

Auto mechanics understand the importance of choosing the right car. But choosing the right car is usually a matter of what you intend to use it for. Certain cars are better for driving on the highway,

2 October 2019

A Student’s Guide to Effective Time Management at Auto Mechanic College

When starting a new training program, it is important for students to establish an effective time management routine in order to not become overwhelmed. Balancing schoolwork with other responsibilitie

21 September 2018

Three FAQs About Electric Cars You’ll Hear After Auto Mechanic Training

Depending on who you ask, electric cars are either going to save the world or are hunks of junk that run out of juice before you can leave your driveway. Whatever your feelings, as a future auto mecha

28 September 2016

These three interesting things about the new Cadillac Escala will get auto mechanics existed

3 Things Auto Mechanics Should Know About Cadillac’s New Escala Concept

In a booming luxury car market, Cadillac has seemingly been left behind. Once an icon of the American dream and boasting some of the largest sales in the auto market, Cadillac has seen an unfortunate

7 September 2016

Canadian Auto Mechanics May Soon Work On New Sideways Sliding Wheels

You know that old saying; ‘don’t reinvent the wheel.’ Well, William Liddiard wasn’t listening, because that’s exactly what he did. Liddiard is the inventor of ‘omni-directional’ wheels t

13 July 2016

Why The All-New Mercedes-Maybach S600 Will Have Auto Mechanics Swooning

The Mercedes S-Class is already one of the best luxury sedans available, and getting the Maybach treatment just takes its features to a whole new level. For Mercedes, the Maybach brand is to luxury wh

6 January 2016

The Auto Mechanics of Ferrari’s F12 TdF Will Blow You Away

Italian automaker Ferrari recently came up with a unique way of paying homage to the automotive Tour de France—the company unveiled a stunning new model, the F12 TdF. Since Ferrari dominated the Tou

20 October 2015

Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: A Recap for Students Enrolled in Auto Schools

The Frankfurt Motor Show is one of the largest and most popular auto shows in the world. Car-lovers know that the event is held in Germany every other autumn, as it alternates with the Paris Motor Sho

30 September 2015

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

Canada’s Second-Annual Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance

With the success of last year’s Concours d’Elegance at Cobble Beach, Georgian Bay, organizers have decided to make this a tradition. This years’ automobile show took place on September 14th at t

18 September 2014

What Happens with a Totaled Car?

Those in auto mechanic careers have seen their fair share of totaled vehicles. Say you’ve been in an accident and things look pretty bad. You’re wondering if maybe your car’s just been totaled.

17 September 2014

The Future of Fuel Cell Technology

Hydrogen is not a power source, but rather an energy carrier. In a fuel cell vehicle, a reaction between hydrogen and oxygen occurs in a fuel cell, which then generates electricity through a chemical

16 September 2014

Effective Auto Body Repair Methods

If you’ve been in a car accident or even just obtained a single dent, there are several methods of auto repair used today depending on the type of damage that has occurred. Read further to explore t

12 September 2014

Comparing Hydraulic vs Electric Steering

Ever since the invention and further development of electric power steering (EPS) in the 1990`s, automobile companies have been improving the electric system so it may eventually become the only power

11 September 2014

Reviving the Atalanta After 75 Years

The Atalanta was born in 1936, in Middlesex, England. At the time, these cars were renowned for their lightweight construction, excellent traction, grip and road holding. Atalanta cars performed in th

10 September 2014

Servicing Wheel Hubs and Bearings

Wheel hub bearings may not be visible when you’re scanning the outer body of a vehicle, but they play an important role in its safety and handling characteristics. Comprised of precision-manufacture

20 August 2014

Hiding Cars: The Dark Art of Prototype Camouflage

There are few industries that don’t invest time and money in researching innovation and designing cutting-edge products they hope will entice consumers. From fashion to pharmaceuticals, R&D is a

6 August 2014

Career Spotlight: Truck Body Specialist

Within the automotive industry there are a variety of areas that auto mechanics can specialize in. One such area is as a Truck Body Specialist. As the name implies, Truck Body Specialists work in a po

11 October 2013

HVLP and the Evolution of Spray Guns

For many of you, having an HVLP spray gun is a part of your regular arsenal when it comes to maintaining your car or working on your own personal projects at home. Though what is the difference betwee

4 September 2013

Alternative Vehicles That Will Change the Way You Envision Transport

The future was supposed to look like a scene from the Fifth Element or Blade Runner with hover cars that fly and sleek futuristic modes of transportation that could take us to space if that’s what w

7 August 2013

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