Automotive Training Centre

JULY 23, 2024

Advanced Technology: A High-Tech Drive The MG Comet EV has various tech features to enhance the driving experience. These features make the MG Comet EV a tech-savvy vehicle that can meet the daily needs of modern drivers. Do you want to be a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic ? The vehicle is powered by a 17.3

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Automotive Electric Vehicles Electronics Electricity 298

Humble Mechanic

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Today on the Automotive podcast, I want to talk about how I would get started as a tech, if I was doing it today. I have talked about how I got started on other shows. But I think that if I was going to do it again, I may take a different approach. The internet […]

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Mechanic A Tech Automotive IT 100

Humble Mechanic

JUNE 15, 2018

This system pays a tech based on the job, not the time it takes that technician to complete. If a job pays 3 hours, a tech gets paid 3 hours. If it takes that tech 2 hours, they win. In the US many automotive technicians get paid on a system called flat rate. If it […]

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Automotive Technician A Tech Automotive IT 130

Humble Mechanic

AUGUST 16, 2020

I don’t care how good a tech is, this will happen. As a New Technician, or really an experienced one, getting a diagnosis wrong on a car will 100% happen. Understanding that you will get some diagnosis wrong is VITAL. It’s also important to learn how to deal with misdiagnosing and how to handle it. […]

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Car A Tech IT Mechanic 100

Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 26, 2024

A few decades ago, airbag systems surprised a few techs before it became common knowledge what those yellow wires running around the car did. There is more than enough fluid, thermal and mechanical energy in them to send a tech to the ER if he or she makes the wrong move. I didn’t really know why — it just happened sometimes.

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Engineering Hydraulics Car Electricity 130

Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Yes, there are times of the year that are slower than others, but you shouldn’t just accept that and resign yourself to sub-par performance out of your shop. The best way to market around the slow times in your shop is to make sure the marketing you do every other time of the year is rock-solid. This is the worst marketing strategy you can have.

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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

Shop Marketing Pros

MAY 22, 2024

They don’t understand that your diesel specialty shop isn’t looking for people searching for “mechanic near me.” cannot be as proficient as a tech at a specialty shop who works on the same brand of car all day every day. There are so many choices today when it comes to marketing your auto repair shop. But there was a learning curve.

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Media Mechanic 130

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.

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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

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 30, 2024

Before condemning the turbocharger, remember that turbo performance can only be impaired by mechanical damage or blockage caused by debris. The N54 was a leap forward for BMW. It wasn’t the first turbocharged engine produced by the German automaker, but it certainly set the bar high. So, what can cause a turbocharger to fail prematurely?

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Engineering Mechanic Vehicle Management 100

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. They completely understand what it means to be a productive technician.

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ASE Technical Management Electricity 130

Auto Mechanic School Edu

MAY 7, 2018

We are likely to see the number of women in this field continuing to grow as auto repair is becoming more of a tech field with smarter cars run on computers. In contrast, a decade later, in 1999, of 837,000 mechanics working in the field,12,000 were female. Fast forward to 2013 when approximately 2% of auto mechanics were women.

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Auto Repair Mechanic Diesel Mechanics Banking 40

Autoflow

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Check off every necessary repair procedure to: Meet or exceed manufacturer’s guidelines Make structural integrity checks that a tech could easily overlook, like welding and structural repairs. Functional and cosmetic verification – Find out now if the vehicle needs any suspension, electrical or mechanical repairs.

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Auto Body Shop Insurance Auto Repair Shop Collision Repair 105

The Mechanic Doctor

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Mechanic Doctor - Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics In the fast-paced world of electronics manufacturing, precision and efficiency are paramount. It ensures consistency, reliability, and precision in soldering, ultimately influencing the overall quality, durability, and functionality of electronic devices.

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Electronics Manufacturing Mechanic Technical 52

Advanced Technology Institute

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Some examples of common heavy vehicles a tech might work on during their career include: Freight-carrying vehicles (road trains, trucks, B-doubles, B-triples), vehicle carriers, buses, Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicles, and livestock vehicles.

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Vehicle Education Apprenticeship Vehicle Repair 52

AutoFix

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Here’s a look at the secret to solving the auto tech shortage. The shortage of auto techs started over 15 years ago as stagnation in the industry took hold. Nearly 30% of techs are over 55 years old, and there’s simply no one coming to fill their positions as they retire. And your veteran A techs?

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Automotive Auto Repair Auto Repair Shop Automotive Technician 40

Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 9, 2023

Watch a 6 min demo video Schedule a discovery call menu The Biggest Mistakes Being Made in Your Auto Repair Shop Marketing Automotive Management , Leadership , Marketing Introduction We’re coming up on June, and I was tasked with writing this article. I had a plan for what it was going to look like, but that went completely out the window.

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Management Education 130