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Considering Automotive Tech Training? Learn About Ford’s Latitude System

Auto manufacturers around the world are looking to automated driving systems as a means of making the driving experience safer and more comfortable. Ford was amongst those auto manufacturers before it

5 April 2023

A Guide to Servicing Hubs and Bearings After Automotive School

Servicing hubs and bearings is a crucial skill for any mechanic to have. The hubs and bearings connect to a car’s wheels to reduce friction as the wheels rotate. They are a resilient part of the whe

20 October 2022

How Could 5G and IoT Change Cars? A Look for Automotive Mechanic Training Pros

In an increasingly interconnected world, the impacts of 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) are expanding in many different directions. While the first things that might come to mind when we think of

10 November 2020

A 2016 Honda Ridgeline that is probably still out on the road!

3 Long Lasting Vehicles for Students in Auto Mechanic School

There are many factors to consider when purchasing a vehicle. The choice will depend on who the primary driver is, whether the car is for work or leisure, and how many passenger seats are needed. Most

27 November 2019

Metallic brake pads can come in either fully or partially metallic form

A Look at Ceramic vs. Metallic Brake Pads for the Automotive Service Technician

When it comes to staying safe while driving, few car parts are as important as the brakes. Given drivers’ specific needs, they will want to choose brakes that best fit their style of driving, the pu

22 November 2019

Want to be an Auto Mechanic? See How the Chevy E-10 Combines Hot Rod and Pickup

It’s a hot rod mixing the old with the new—and one that’s great for the environment, to boot. The new Chevrolet E-10 concept truck is a modernized take on the 1962 C-10 pickup. It unites both th

15 November 2019

What Every Student in Automotive Mechanic Training Should Know About Four-Wheel Drive

For most vehicles, and under most driving conditions, standard two-wheel drive is more than sufficient. In some cases, though, having only two wheels powered by the engine might not be enough: if you

27 November 2018

5 Common Diagnostic Codes You’ll See After Automotive Mechanic Training

One of the most useful diagnostic tools that you’ll have at your disposal in your future career as an automotive mechanic is your On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD-II) scanner. Spurred on by the need to

1 November 2018

Why Grads of Mechanic Training Should Get Ready for the New 2019 Porsche Mission E

The brand new, all-electric Porsche Mission E 2019 has finally arrived, and it is about to change how drivers and mechanics see electric vehicles for years to come. Porsche delivered on its promises b

7 June 2018

5 Signs of a Worn Out Clutch You May See After Auto Mechanic College

The clutch is the part of the car that is responsible for getting power from the engine to the gearbox, which can then help to turn the wheels. Unfortunately, due to the passing of time or poor drivin

16 May 2018

Super Cruise allows drivers to take their hands of the wheel on divided highways

Why Grads of Automotive Courses Are Impressed by the Semi-Autonomous 2018 Cadillac CT6

Recently added to Cadillac’s sedan family, the 2018 Cadillac CT6 is a game changer. With this semi-autonomous vehicle, the hallmark American car brand is seamlessly rolling into the future of hu

27 March 2018

Dean Woloshen Auto Body Technician

Dean Woloshen
I had a great experience at ATC. The instructors were very experienced and excited to be passing on their knowledge to others. What I learnt at ATC helped me open up my own shop where I now have students doing their practicum. Having the ATC course under your belt really gives you an edge. Anyone interested in the automotive or auto body should sign up with ATC.

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