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The Disappearance of the Wagon: Why Auto Service Writers Won’t Often Encounter This Particular Vehicle Type

There are so many different types of cars available on the market today, from minivans and pickup trucks to sports cars and SUVS. As a future auto service writer, you’ll encounter many different typ

20 September 2017

Common Problems With Manual Cars That Auto Service Writers Know All too Well

Auto service writers have an important job. Often the first point of contact when a customer comes into a shop with car troubles, service writers work directly with the customer to figure out what rep

30 August 2017

How Auto Service Writers Can Improve Internal Communication

Good internal communication is essential for any business, but especially for automotive shops. With so many different workers, from management and mechanics to service writers and more, everyone need

12 July 2017

What Auto Service Writers Need to Know About the Most Dangerous Car Problems Owners Often Ignore

Some car troubles—like a radio that doesn’t work or a broken glove compartment—are just a nuisance. Other car problems, however, can have serious consequences if they are ignored. Many car owner

30 June 2017

Use a Friendly Tone When Working the Phone as an Auto Service Writer

4 Quick Tips for Proper Phone Etiquette as an Auto Service Writer

In a career as an auto service writer, it’s likely that you will need to make follow-up phone calls to discuss servicing or scheduling with customers. These calls can be of crucial importance fo

10 May 2017

Aspiring Auto Service Writers Might Enjoy the Stories Behind These 3 Oddly-Named Car Parts

It’s easy to forget that cars have been around for well over 100 years at this point. Though there have been huge improvements to their capability and safety over that time, that doesn’t m

31 March 2017

3 Common Maintenance Errors You’ll Encounter in Auto Careers

No matter how much your customers love their vehicles, some automotive owners will neglect maintenance, preventative measures, and tune-ups. Busy lives, hectic schedules, and maintenance costs all pla

30 November 2016

The EV controller takes care of the electrical current that goes from the battery to the engine

4 EV Parts that Automotive Service Writers Need to Stock Up On

Electric car sales in Canada are going through the roof these days. Many electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are seeing record sales in 2016, including Tesla’s Model S, Chevy’s Volt, and t

19 August 2016

Tesla’s ‘Top Secret Masterplan’ Explained for Those Pursuing Careers in the Auto Industry

Tesla Motors is named after famed inventor and innovator Nikola Tesla, who invented the power distribution method of alternating current electricity that we still use today—among a lot of other grea

22 July 2016

3 Steps to a Successful Repair Order: A Guide for Students in Service Advisor Courses

When a client brings a car that needs work into a shop for repairs, the first person they will likely encounter is a trained automotive service advisor. An automotive service advisor plays many roles

8 June 2016

3 Reasons Auto Service Writers Need Great Communication Skills

Many people think that they simply head over to the garage to speak with a mechanic when something goes wrong with their vehicle. What they don’t realize is that if mechanics had to stop what th

4 May 2016

An Auto Service Advisor’s Guide to Multi-Point Vehicle Inspections

Whether they work in dealerships, repair facilities or custom shops, the main role of an auto service advisor is to ensure that customers are driving safe, reliable vehicles. To ensure that happens, s

11 November 2015

Eric Louwet Auto Body Technician

I had a dead end job.
I wanted a career
I found ATC on the web
The teachers at ATC are knowledgeable, easy to work with and they always answered my questions clearly. The teachers and staff are amazing.
I learned everything I needed to start a career in the mechanic trade
The schedule they offer made it possible for me to work full time during the day and study in the evening, and the study program is up to date.
Eric Louwet, graduate, automotive technician program

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