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Relearning Auto Mechanic Training Basics: Why Mastering the Service Manual Sets You Apart

Automotive Training Centre

If you want to stand out in your shop after finishing your auto mechanic training , theres one foundational resource you should always keep within reach: the vehicle service manual. Auto mechanic training teaches you to confirm solutions using manuals. These tools are essential, but theyre only part of the story. Faster Work.

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The Mechanic’s Toolkit: 5 Advanced Tools Worth Investing In as an Auto Mechanic School Grad

Automotive Training Centre

Completing auto mechanic training is just the beginning of your professional journey. If you’re ready to invest in your future, here are five advanced tools every auto mechanic school graduate should consider adding to their professional toolkit.

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10 Tips for Buying Your First Project Car (That I’ve Ignored)

Eastwood

I fell in love with a 2005 Range Rover (and bought it) because of its interior color. VW convertible as purchased with T-bone damage 4 – Avoid rust, collision damage, and blown engines Unless you are practically stealing the car, dodge any major issues like severe rust , accident damage, or serious mechanical failures.

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Honoring Tom Piippo: A Legacy of Leadership in the Automotive Industry

AutoInc.

His leadership led him to serve in various ASA roles, including regional director, the Mechanical Operations Committee (MOC), and most recently, ASA national secretary/treasurer. He was ASE Technician of the Year in 1999, 2005, and 2009, and received the 2010 Al Valle Award from ASA-Michigan.

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At $29,000, Could This 1987 Mazda RX-7 Turbo Make You Go Hmmmm?

Jalopnik

When you look at its specs—Ferrari-family motor, svelte Italian styling, and an interior swaddled in only the finest of dead cows and felled trees—yesterdays 2005 Maserati Quattroporte holds a lot of appeal. Lets figure out whether or not this time capsule is worth opening up. That wasnt always the case.

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Top 5 Failures 1998-2005 Passat B5/B5.5

Humble Mechanic

Back in action talking about more failed parts. We are well into the series where we are talking about overall failures of the car, not just the specific parts. I think it’s a lot of fun to look back and remember all the issues a generation had. The car we are talking about today is […]

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Top 5 Failures 1999-2005 MK4 Golf, Beetle and Jetta

Humble Mechanic

Today we are back talking about more failed VW parts. We are going to look at the top 5 most common failures of MK4 Golf, Beetle and Jetta. I grouped the Golf, Beetle and Jetta together because they are on the same platform. Think of them as the same car, with a different body attached. […]

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