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Chicago Auto Mechanics on Strike ~ Podcast 202

Humble Mechanic

On August 1st 2017 about 2000 Chicago area auto mechanics locked their tool boxes and headed for the picket line. As of the time of the video, and date of the blog post 8/21/17 the mechanics are […] The union contract ended and the union and NCDC could not reach an agreement on a new contract.

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Nissan Looks Reborn at the 2025 New York Auto Show, Did They Really Need Honda to Survive?

autoevolution

Most of it was spent in mechanics' offices, staring at the floor, wishing I'd bought a Toyota instead. All while my old 2017 Sentra was being diagnosed as needing its second transmission replacement. Admittedly, I didn't spend most of that time bloviating over a platform with tens of millions of monthly readers.

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Michael Edmunds, B’laster IOTY Candidate

Tomorrow's Technician

According to his father, Mike’s technical and mechanical prowess has never ceased to amaze him. Edmunds got the opportunity to begin his teaching career in 2017 at Syracuse City Schools. According to family legend, his father was having issues with his Corvettes dash when Mike was seven. He says, I thought, how hard could it be?

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Canada’s Vehicle Emission Standards in 2025 and Beyond: What Aspiring Mechanics Should Know

CATI

Heres what aspiring mechanics should know as we head into 2025 and beyond. Tier 3, which began phasing in back in 2017, was largely implemented by 2020. What This Means for Auto Shops and Mechanics For anyone pursuing automotive training , these stricter standards bring important changes to how youll approach vehicle service.

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The Best Father’s Day Gifts For Dad 2017

Humble Mechanic

Father’s Day 2017 is your chance to crush it with a gift. While plenty of dads would love another tie for Father’s Day, there are some of us that wouldn’t. This year get dear old dad something awesome for Father’s Day. I have put together some of the best Father’s Day gifts. The links below will […]

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ASW Conversations: Opening new bay doors

Auto Service World

The 2017 Canadian Technician of the Year from CARS magazine was the lead tech at Master Mechanic High Park, the 2021 Shop of the Year. It’s not often, perhaps even rare, these days that a technician sets off on their own to open their own shop. But that’s the plunge Rui Silvestre has taken.

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VinFast: What You Should Know About the New EV If You’re Considering Hybrid And Electrical Mechanic Training

Automotive Training Centre

VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker, has entered the scene with a bold vision and a commitment to innovation.VinFast is a subsidiary of Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, entered the automotive scene in 2017 with an ambitious goal to become a global player in the industry.

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