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Effectively Maintaining Vehicle Electrical Systems After Auto Technology Training

A vehicle’s electrical system is an essential component that ensures the vehicle runs smoothly without any difficulty. As an auto mechanic, you’ll need to provide your customers with preventive ma

3 May 2022

3 Causes of Transmission Fluid Leaks That Students in Auto Repair Programs Should Know

For an aspiring auto mechanic, you’ll probably come across frustrated customers who’ll drive into your auto shop complaining about red or pink fluid leaking from their vehicles. That’s the trans

19 April 2022

Tips for Identifying Quality Aftermarket Parts as an Auto Parts Specialist

As a specialist dealing with auto parts, it’ll be up to you to offer recommendations and suggestions to your customers when they need their vehicles repaired. Your customers might not want to spend

8 March 2022

How Technological Skills Can Help You Succeed in Automotive Careers

As technology advances, vehicles today are manufactured with more and more impressive technological capacities. From navigation systems to semi-autonomous driving capabilities, vehicles are now vastly

3 August 2021

Considering a New Career? A Day in the Life of an Auto Parts Specialist

An auto parts specialist is responsible for managing inventories and processing the distribution of parts and supplies for internal usage. You’ll act as a liaison between the store and the customer,

27 July 2021

5 Things You Should Know About Manual Transmissions if You’re Interested in Auto Technology

Vehicles with manual transmissions, also known as stick shift or standard vehicles, are often the model of choice for those who want a vehicle with a more interactive and controlled driving experience

27 October 2020

Could steering wheels be removed from vehicles altogether?

Interested in Auto Technology? Look at the Future of the Steering Wheel!

The steering wheel: every time we step into the driver’s seat of a car, we use it. But what can we expect it to look like years into the future? Could we see it change completely? Or even become ent

5 March 2020

Strokes and bores are the depth and the diameter of the cylinders in an engine

Strokes and Bores Explained for the Auto Parts Specialist in Training

Revolutions per minute (RPM) are often what separates a really powerful engine from an ordinary one. RPM determines how fast an engine’s crankshaft is rotating, and thus how much power it is generat

21 January 2020

Starting the year fresh can put you on a path to work in the automotive industry

Why 2020 Is the Right Year to Pursue Auto Careers

If you’re interested in pursuing a job that lets you enjoy your passion for cars, you can ring in the New Year by starting your journey towards that goal. January and February are great times to get

3 January 2020

ADAS technologies are being used to develop self-driving cars

A Look at Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for Students in Auto Technology School

The automotive industry has been revolutionized in the past decade. One innovation that is contributing to the advancement of the industry is Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). ADAS is part of

13 September 2019

3 Things About the New BMW M3 That Will Fascinate Auto Technology Buffs

If you’re passionate about anything to do with cars, the new BMW M3 is one car you’ll want to pay close attention to. BMW M Division CEO Markus Flasch recently revealed details about the upcoming

3 September 2019

Be sure your road trip car emphasizes cargo space if you’re travelling with lots of gear

3 Tips for Choosing a Road Trip Car Fit for Auto Technology Professionals

For many auto enthusiasts, the best way to travel is with a road trip. When you choose a car that’s ideal for a road trip, there are many things worth keeping in mind. Especially if you’re an aspi

29 August 2019

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

Do You Love Auto Technology? Then Check Out the New Bentley EXP 100 GT

Bentley turned 100 years old in July of 2019. As part of their centenarian celebration, they’ve released a concept car designed for the year 2035. This concept offers sustainability, zero emissions

15 August 2019

Save Christmas By Picking Santa’s New Ride

It turns out elves make lousy auto technicians, and Santa’s sleigh isn’t drivable anymore. Now he has to give it up and upgrade to something a little better. Christmas depends on it! Got a

8 December 2016

Infographic: 10 Canadian Car Facts Every Mechanic Should Know!

Canada’s auto industry has long been one of the main driving forces in our economy, and is currently the largest contributor to the country’s manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP), supporting

16 November 2016

Auto Technology Face Off: Electric Vs. Hybrid Vehicles

You have two options if you don’t want a car that runs solely off of gasoline: hybrid cars and electric cars. Both can run off of electricity, and both are meant to be “greener” than

19 October 2016

4 Costly Mistakes From The History of Auto Technology

The history of automobiles is long and interesting, boasting many successes and significant advancements in technology. Unfortunately, that’s not true in all cases. Auto technology has had its fair

6 October 2016

The Supra is still a favorite amongst sports car lovers from all over the world

These Concept Cars Show The Future Is Good-Looking For Auto Technology

With the way things have developed in the auto industry over the past few years, everyone’s excited to see what the cars of the future have in store. There are dozens of fully electric cars alre

1 September 2016

pros with auto mechanic training know that driving goggles are essential for anyone cruising around in a British racer

The Morgan EV3 UK 1909: Modern Auto Technology 100 Years in the Making

The Morgan EV3 UK 1909 was originally in the spotlight at the Geneva Motor show earlier this year as a collaboration between two major British brands. The special edition vehicle includes ‘1909&

4 August 2016

3 James Bond Auto Technology Features that Became Reality

There’s a few things James Bond is famous for: his love of martinis, his ability to seemingly outwit anyone in the world, and, of course, his deadly use of technology to sneak and sleuth his way thr

21 July 2016

Driving Into the Future: 3 Advanced Auto Technology Features to Expect by 2020

With major events like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and the Detroit Auto Show already behind us in 2016, this year has already given us plenty of info on what kind of technology we can realisti

2 June 2016

2 Ways Millennial Consumers Are Changing the Auto Technology Industry

One of the main reasons automakers focus on developing new technology is to cater to the demands of consumers. As years pass, new generations in our population will have different needs, uses, and dem

27 April 2016

Auto Technology in Motorsport: A Guide to Zero-Emissions Racing

Is the future of motorsports electric? Earlier this month, motorsport governing body the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) threw its support behind plans for the Electric GT World Se

22 March 2016

Could Electric Motorcycles Be the Next Big Thing in Auto Technology? Learn All About Zero!

Anyone who follows auto news knows that there’s a huge buzz around electric vehicles (EVs) as powerful new developments in battery technology are helping these cars go faster and travel longer t

17 March 2016

Ford Uses New Auto Technology to Boost Fuel Economy in the All-New F-150

Ford recently announced that its lineup of 2017 F-150 pickups, which includes the all-new 2017 Raptor, will feature engine technology that’s designed to help drivers save money on gas—an automatic

18 February 2016

New Auto Technology Features To Watch in 2016

While 2015 saw many advances in auto technology—from smart drive systems to longer lasting EV batteries—2016 will likely be even more promising where tech is concerned. So far, there’s been talk

14 January 2016

Hyperloop is Building a Test Facility in Vegas and Changing the Face of Auto Technology!

A super-sonic vacuum tube might not sound like the next big thing in transportation, but this futuristic system might become a reality sooner than you think. Proposed by noted auto engineer and Tesla

31 December 2015

Automotive School Students Will Love the Porsche Macan’s Brand-New Auto Technology

Porsche announced that it will be releasing a GTS version of its compact crossover Macan. The vehicle will feature some tweaks to the engine, and will include some pretty futuristic auto technology. F

8 December 2015

Flat Tires Can Fix Themselves With Self-Healing Rubber: A New Auto Technology

Scientists in Germany recently came up with a way to manufacture rubber that grows back together (or “heals”) after being cut or pierced. The new material can change things pretty drastica

27 October 2015

Allan Lin

Allan Lin is a graduate from our Automotive Service Operations program.

Allan successfully completed the program with honours and immediately went to work as a service advisor.

Through hard work, determination and a good educational foundation in Automotive Services, Allan is now the Fixed Operations Manager at Open Road Infinity of Langley.

ATC is proud of Allan’s accomplishments and is confident that his career advancement will continue.

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