Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 26, 2024

If I was lucky, I could restart the engine and move along without too much delay. For quite some time, there have been some hybrids with electric motors that are big enough to get the car rolling before the engine starts. When the engine shuts down, it can hold the pressurized oil for quite a while – a surprisingly long time, in fact.

Engineering 130

Engineering Hydraulics Car Electricity 130

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 30, 2024

It wasn’t the first turbocharged engine produced by the German automaker, but it certainly set the bar high. In fact, this engine was so well received by critics and enthusiasts, it’s been called “the German 2JZ.” However, as with all mass-produced engines, there are some common issues which will be faced by the vehicle owners.

Engineering 100

Engineering Mechanic Vehicle Management 100

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Why Alejandra was nominated: Alejandra nominated herself for the Techs Rock Awards. She writes, “Thank you for… the opportunity to represent the true spirit of a tech that rocks!” Alejandra Rivas is a student at Western Technical College and a technician at Love’s Travel Stops in El Paso, Texas. GPA and impeccable attendance.

ASE 130

ASE Trucking Technical Education 130

The Mechanic Doctor

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics The last few years have seen an unprecedented shift in the auto mechanics landscape, largely driven by technological advancements. This transformation requires a parallel evolution in the tools and techniques mechanics use. Evolution is inevitable.

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Mechanic Management Vehicle Software 52

Eastwood

OCTOBER 3, 2023

For many, that means applying to a university, a community college, or a tech school to continue their education with a specific career goal in mind. But as cars have become more digital, the traditional shop mechanic role has lost some of its glimmer for a new generation. Mechanical, not so much.”

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Technical Mechanic Education Automotive 98

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Paul has the heart of a teacher taking every opportunity to teach and train our budding technicians and further my mechanical understanding as I entered the Automotive Service industry. Within the first three years as a tech, I achieved L1 Master Technician status. I have now been a technician with Firestone for almost 19 years.

ASE 130

ASE Technical Management Electricity 130

Advanced Technology Institute

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Heavy vehicle techs repair and maintain engines, electrical systems, transmissions, and hydraulic systems of such vehicles, which requires particular knowledge or the makes, models, and the right techniques necessary to repair, install, and maintain them.

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Vehicle Education Apprenticeship Vehicle Repair 52

Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 9, 2023

Like most, I was a tech before becoming a shop owner. You know how people don’t trust mechanics? They watch Dateline NBC, or they grew up with their father telling them they can’t trust mechanics. Hint: LOTS So you fix cars, but can you fix their BMW’s check engine light? Put a stack of R.O.s What else is there to know?

Auto Repair Shop 130

Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Management Education 130