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Students in Auto Technician Courses: Check Out the Top Commuter Cars of 2017

Many Canadians live a suburban lifestyle, commuting from their suburbs or bedroom communities into the city centre on a daily basis. When spending an hour or more in a vehicle every day, commuters nee

21 September 2017

Auto-Technology Spotlight: A Look at Sono Motors for Students in Auto Mechanic Training

For students in auto mechanic training, technological developments in the automotive world are always big news. When it comes to solar power, students and professionals of all interest areas are takin

31 August 2017

The History of the Turn Signal for Students in Auto Technician Courses

While driving, it’s hard enough trying to figure out what other drivers are doing, but imagine having to do that without turn signals? It’s a scary thought, and yet once upon a time, the d

8 June 2017

3 Facts About Direct Fuel Injection for Students in Auto Technician Courses

Fueling a car and getting it to run is more complicated than just pumping a car full of gasoline. An intricate network of parts and computer sensors is used to ensure that the right amount of fuel get

18 May 2017

3 Facts About Vehicle Computer Control Systems for Students in an Automotive Technology Program

Gone are the days of cars being a mere collection of simple parts interacting to get a person from point A to point B. Nowadays, every car that is sold stashes a secret collection of computers inside

27 April 2017

Pursuing Auto Technician Courses? 4 Signs a Car’s Oil Needs Changing

A vehicle’s engine oil plays an extremely important role. An engine is made up of complex moving parts, and without the help of oil, these parts can rub together and function improperly. Engine oil

13 April 2017

3 Signs Students in Mechanic Colleges Should Watch for if They Suspect a Car Battery Is Dying

Car batteries always seem to die at the worst times, like when a driver is running late for work, or late at night when nobody is around. If someone had caught the problem earlier, there might have be

30 March 2017

Grads of Auto Technician Courses Know That Wheel Hub Bearings Improve Fuel Efficiency

The Purpose of Wheel Hub Bearings Explained for Students in Auto Technician Courses

Few things in automobiles are as simple as they appear. Take, for example, the wheels. At first glance, it might look like they just spin when a driver steps on the gas, and halt when brakes are appli

26 January 2017

Discover what happens when video games come to life with a few cars you'd love to get your hands on after auto mechanic training

3 Amazing Video Game Inspired Cars Auto Mechanic Training Students Must See

When it comes to video games, the automotive industry has quite a few examples of life imitating art. Over the years, engineers and designers all over the world have created replicas that are spitting

30 June 2016

New ‘Carwall Security’ System Unveiled: 2 Ways it May Impact Students of Auto Repair Programs

Earlier this year, automotive news was buzzing with stories that detailed what happens when hackers are able to get into a vehicles’ electronic control units (ECUs). A video that went viral show

16 June 2016

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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