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In Conversation with ATC Montreal’s Mathieu Charland

Automotive Training Centre

Since 2009, he’s led the school’s mission of building futures, one hands-on skill at a time. ATC Montreal has been offering automotive training for over 20 years, serving aspiring auto mechanics with a commitment to job-focused education, passion-fueled instruction, and real-world opportunities.

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He Bought a Dodge Challenger SRT8 for Just $6,000. It Was Cheap for a Reason

autoevolution

A car rebuild expert bought a 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT8 for just $6,000. The listing mentioned "mechanical damage," but the new owner ignored all the red flags. The car checked all the right boxes. However, it did not start without the jump starter. It turns out that it was cheap for a reason. The muscle car came with the 6.1-liter

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Elon Musk Has His Tesla Robotaxi Sights Set On San Francisco

Jalopnik

Thats the mechanism that keeps the vehicle from shifting while the brake pedal isnt depressed. million Ram trucks from 2009 to 2017 model years when it was discovered the trucks could be shifted out of park and into gear without pressing the brake or putting the key in the ignition. 2nd Gear: 1.2 million Ram pickup trucks.

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Choosing the Right Autel TPMS Solution for Your Shop

Tire Review Magazine

Tire and rim, mechanical, and even collision shop technicians list them as their go-to tools. Since Autel launched its first sensor activation tool in 2009, two years after the TREAD ACT mandated automakers to install pressure monitoring systems in their vehicles, it has continued to develop TPMS solutions unmatched by its competitors.

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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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Choosing the Right Autel TPMS Solution for Your Shop

Tire Review Magazine

Tire and rim, mechanical, and even collision shop technicians list them as their go-to tools. Since Autel launched its first sensor activation tool in 2009, two years after the TREAD ACT mandated automakers to install pressure monitoring systems in their vehicles, it has continued to develop TPMS solutions unmatched by its competitors.

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Volkswagen TDI Fuel Pump Warranty Extension ~ Episode 79

Humble Mechanic

This is a new extension that will cover certain Volkswagen TDI engines including: 2009-2012 Volkswagen Golf 2009-2012 Volkswagen Jetta 2009-2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 2009-2012 Volkswagen Touareg 2012 Volkswagen Passat To find out if your VW is covered […]