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How to Find the Right Employer for You After Your Auto Technician Courses

A new year is just around the corner, which means pursuing a fulfilling career (and maybe even getting out of a boring 9 to 5 job) may be at the top of your list of resolutions. If working with cars a

30 November 2018

Common Engine Noises and What They Mean: A Guide for Students in Auto Technician Training

Engine noises can be pretty alarming. After all, a car with an engine that doesn’t work is really just a useless pile of metal, glass, and leather taking up space in the driveway. Auto mechanics oft

22 November 2018

Pillar of the Community: Why a Car Repair Career Is Held in Such High Esteem

Cars are a necessary part of modern life. They help us complete commutes, run errands, enjoy cross-country road trips, and so much more. They’re pretty essential, and many of the things we take for

31 August 2018

The 2019 Audi Q8: The Sporty SUV that’s Getting Students in Mechanic Programs Excited

Competition between car manufacturers is ferocious, especially when it comes to the latest flavour of the month—the SUV. These bulky, powerful vehicles are dominating the new car market and it seems

12 July 2018

Exploring the Merits of Catch Cans Before Your Car Repair Career

When it comes to aftermarket parts, catch cans might not be the most awe-inspiring or glamorous of the bunch—but that doesn’t mean they aren’t important. Catch cans can actually come with some p

24 January 2018

Students in Auto Repair Programs Should Know New Safety Devices May Drive Up Repair Costs

As we move closer to truly autonomous vehicles, the amount of safety and assistance devices within our cars has increased. Many vehicles that have been on Canadian roads for years include what is know

18 January 2018

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4 Unlikely Skills You Can Use to Boost Your Car Repair Career

A strong grasp of maintenance procedures, understanding vehicle diagnostics, good customer service instincts—these are the kinds of attributes that mechanics know they need to possess. However, ther

5 December 2017

Looking for a Car Repair Career? Here’s Why You Need To Know About ‘Fiix’!

Mobile applications like Uber and other similar digitized services have taken off in popularity recently. Now, there is ‘Fiix,’ the mobile mechanic application that is hoping to change the

13 September 2016

What Auto Mechanic College Students Can Expect from the All-New Ford GT

Is this the most sought-after car in the world? Ford recently opened up the application process for its next generation GT, which will start shipping at the end of the year. With production limited to

19 April 2016

Mercedes’ Revolutionary F1 Engine Explained For Auto Mechanic College Students

There have been certain points throughout the history of Formula 1 where one team has seemed truly unstoppable. In the early sixties it was Ferrari, while more recently Red Bull was the standard-beare

1 March 2016

Openbay: Facilitate Communication with Clients Once Start Your Car Repair Career

Imagine being able to assess a car, shop around for estimates, and schedule a service all in a matter of minutes. That’s what Openbay is—an app that connects customers with mechanics in their area

29 December 2015

Find Out Why Pros in Auto Mechanic Careers Are Raving About the Lexus GS F!

The 2016 GS F sports sedan will be the newest member of the Lexus family when the model arrives in December. The new sedan is basically a bigger, 4-door version of the automaker’s RC F, but with a c

28 October 2015

Pursuing Auto Mechanic Certification? See How Nissan Redefines Mobility with its Latest Concept!

The Tokyo Motor show occurs once every two years, and this year marks the 44th. While each show typically boasts a particular theme, this year’s is based on the concept of “Technology and Fantasy�

14 October 2015

VW “Dieselgate” Scandal: An Update for Students Taking Automotive Courses

In one of the biggest automotive scandals in recent years, Volkswagen officials have confessed to installing a “defeat device” in half a million of their diesel vehicles. The device was de

30 September 2015

Want A Car Repair Career? Here Are The Most Common Transmission Problems You’ll See

A vehicle’s transmission system is its lifeblood—powering the various gears that engage speed, torque, direction, and more. This means that even the smallest transmission problems can greatly impa

23 September 2015

A Look at Some of the Greatest Cars in the Past Decade

At one point or another every automaker has produced a vehicle that has flopped. The Chevrolet SSR is one example of an alarmingly unsatisfactory car. Of course, auto pros recognize that this “conve

12 August 2015

Daniel Garofalo Automotive Service Technician

I chose ATC because it was a short 6 month course and I wanted to get the wheels of my career turning. 4 hours a day of in school, out in the market in 6 months: the main reasons why I chose ATC. It’s a short take and it let me be able to keep my daily routine. I recommend ATC for people that want to study in mechanic and that know the value of dollars. By going to private school, you have more chance to study with people like that: serious. If you can afford it, it’s definitely the way to go.

Daniel Garofalo, Graduate, Automotive Technician program,

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