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A broken and damaged side rear view mirror on a car used for instruction in auto repair training

4 Essential Damage Analysis Best Practices to Remember After Auto Repair Training

Damage analysis is crucial for determining the status of any vehicle after an accident or sustaining significant damage through any other means. As a professional in this field, customers will rely on

30 January 2024

How to Reduce Employee Turnover as an Automotive Worker

Employee turnover can be a big cause of anxiety for employers. Knowing how to handle employee turnover requires the use of management strategies that are designed to reduce turnover rates. This is equ

4 March 2022

A Guide to Electrical System Diagnostics for Students in Auto Repair Training

A vehicle’s electrical system is responsible for a whole host of vital functions within a vehicle. The battery, alternator and electrical wiring system enable a vehicle to turn on and off, supply po

24 November 2021

Watching people fix car problems is a great way to learn about issues you haven’t encountered yet

3 Smart Ways to Add to Your Car Knowledge While in Auto Repair Training

If you’re training to work in the automobile industry, chances are you already know a thing or two about cars. If it’s a passion of yours, you probably like to learn as much as you can from books,

12 December 2019

The car’s rear axles revolve alongside the wheels and are usually live axles

An Automotive Worker’s Guide to Drive Axles

A vehicle’s drive axles are one of the key elements in a vehicle’s wheel system. They are a necessary part for automotive professionals to understand so that the best possible maintenance can be p

4 December 2019

The Honda Civic Type R boasts a three-pipe exhaust system

3 Notable Exhaust Systems for Students in Auto Repair Training

Exhaust systems consist of several components and each one plays a role in the sound of a car, its fuel efficiency, and overall performance. The exhaust system, for most, should reduce noise. For othe

26 November 2019

Getting a new car might be the best preventative measure against breakdowns

To Repair or Replace an Old Car? What Auto Repair Training Students Should Know

Purchasing a car is one of the biggest financial transactions one can make. Therefore, it’s important to know what to do when owners have put enough mileage on them that they need to be fixed or whe

21 November 2019

3 Reasons Anybody in Auto Repair Training Will Be Excited About the New ‘Hellephant’ V8 Engine

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show is one of the top places for aftermarket manufacturers to roll out their newest, shiniest, most-powerful hot-rod accessories. This kind of friend

2 May 2019

Ready for a New Career in Auto Body Repair? 4 Things You Should Know about Working as an Aftermarket Installer

When a car is involved in a collision, auto body technicians have a wide array of tools and techniques at their disposal to help them bend, buff, and repaint it to look like new again. In some cases,

16 January 2019

Breakdowns can happen if transmission fluid isn’t maintained

How Grads from Mechanic Schools Deal With Transmission Fluid Issues

There are lots of moving parts under the hood of a car, and wear and tear is inevitable. The health of these components is maintained using various types of oil, but the effectiveness of such fluid on

10 May 2018

3 Models from 2016’s Beijing Motor Show that Auto Repair Training Students Will Love

As the world’s biggest car market, China has become a top spot for automakers to showcase their latest models. That’s why this year’s Beijing Motor Show has been highly anticipated by both autom

29 April 2016

Auto Repair Training 101: A Guide to Diesel Engines

Diesel engines power just an estimated 3% of the total vehicles on the road. As a result, many drivers know very little about diesel-powered vehicles, and how much they differ from cars that boast gas

5 November 2015

Understanding Automotive Systems: A Guide for Auto Service Training Students

If you’re interested in automotive mechanics, you’ll know that every vehicle is essentially a finely tuned machine. From Ferraris to Fords, under almost every convertible roof or shiny hood orname

15 October 2015

Chad Williams Transportation Operations and Dispatching

My name is Chad Williams. I was an injured worker when Worksafe and I decided that the Dispatching and Transportation Operations program at the Automotive Training Centre would be a good fit for my situation.

At first I was hesitant, as I had no experience in this industry. Being out of school for 20 years, I wasn’t sure of what to expect from adult learning. The professional staff at ATC was very helpful to me, and understood where I was coming from and what my goals were, and helped me to achieve them.

Both of the instructors, Jerry Virtanen and Lawrence Candiago have a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the transportation and trucking industries, and are able to pass that along to their students. With the education that I now possess, I am now working full time as Head Dispatcher for a major trucking company in the lower mainland. This would not have been possible for me without my training here at ATC, and without the level of teaching and value of the materials taught here.
I would like to thank the staff at the Automotive Training Centre for helping me rejoin the workforce, and to succeed in the Dispatching field.

Sincerely,

Chad Williams, Graduate

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