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3 Skills to Know for Paintless Dent Repair After Auto Body Training

If you decide to work at an auto body repair shop after your training, you’ll likely encounter plenty of cars with dents. Paintless dent repair, or PDR for short, is one way auto body technicians ca

23 August 2019

The safety features on armoured vehicles are pretty impressive

A Guide to Bulletproof Cars for Students in Car Body Repair Courses

How Run-Flat Tires Work Explained for Students in Car Body Repair Courses Run-flat tires were invented in the eighties, but now some manufacturers include them in their new vehicles. In armoured vehic

5 June 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

Use your skills to get cars back to factory standard

The Long-Term Career Benefits of Auto Body Technician Training

Work takes up so much of our lives, so it’s important to choose an enjoyable career path that always keeps you motivated. An added bonus for people in auto repair careers is that there’s a lot to

17 August 2018

5 Steps to Conquering Rust Holes as an Auto Body Repair Technician

Rust is a common problem for Canadian car owners. Canada’s harsh cold and wet winters wreak havoc on vehicles as the moisture from rain and snow creep into their small crevasses and cause corrosion.

29 September 2017

Opening Your Own Mobile Dent Repair Business After Car Body Repair Courses

Are you interested in becoming an auto body repair technician, and have always dreamed of owning your own automotive business? By enrolling in auto body training, you can gain the necessary expertise

25 August 2017

What Students in Car Body Repair Courses Need to Know About Smart Cars and Collision Safety

Since the iconic smart car, the Smart ForTwo, first made its appearance in North America, car buyers have been a little sceptical about the car’s safety. The miniature, almost toy-like size of the v

31 May 2017

3 Reasons Why Students in Car Body Repair Courses Like Paintless Dent Repair

Sometimes, a dent will involve extensive additional work beyond popping out the metal—things like sanding, painting, and polishing. Whenever possible, though, automotive professionals will usually t

3 May 2017

3 Welding Safety Tips for Students in Car Body Repair Courses

Though high heat and flying sparks are involved, welding is very safe when done correctly. That means observing sensible safety protocol, using tools in the manner they’re meant to be used, and

24 March 2017

Are Undentable Cars Coming? What You Might See During a Career in Auto Body Repair

What do you think vehicles will look like in 10 years, 15 years, or even 100 years? Do images of sleek futuristic cars or visions of hovercrafts speeding down sky highways come to mind? With all the r

1 March 2017

Dent Repair Basics for Students Enrolled in Auto Body Repair Courses

For as long as we’ve used cars as our primary mode of transportation, people have placed a lot of importance on the condition of their vehicle’s finish, as well as protecting it from dents

16 October 2015

Matthew Giroux Auto Mechanic

I really liked the teachers and the atmosphere and the school. After the course, I was well prepared to go out and find a job. I only had great reviews from the supervisors who revised my practicum. I even got hired at the garage where I did it! The Automotive Training Centre made me get to my goal: I’m now employed as an apprentice and I’m starting my career in the mechanical field.

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