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From Road Trips to Repairs: Preparing Vehicles for Long-Distance Summer Driving

Automotive Training Centre

Properly preparing a car for long-distance summer driving is essential, from checking cooling systems to inspecting tire tread. Heres a look at how mechanics and future technicians prepare cars for the heat, the mileage, and everything in between. Air Conditioning and Cabin Comfort Lets not forget about comfort.

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An Introduction to Nano Cooling Film For Students in Automotive Technology Training

Automotive Training Centre

It is applied to a car’s windows as an invisible shield to block heat, reduce glare, and filter harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Fuel Efficiency : By reducing the reliance on air conditioning, vehicles consume less energy, improving overall efficiency. What Is Nano Cooling Film?

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What to Know About Compressor Bypass Pulleys

Tomorrow's Technician

So, when someone asks for a compressor bypass pulley, or calls it an A/C bypass pulley, you might wonder why they would want to bypass their air conditioning. Choosing When to Replace A/C Air conditioning systems offer comfort and help with windshield defrosting. You can be assured they dont actually want to bypass it.

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Preparing for June’s Marketing

Shop Marketing Pros

Air Conditioning Services (00:05:46) Importance of air conditioning services during summer and how to educate customers. World Juggling Day (00:19:32) Fun idea of technicians juggling car parts for social media engagement. National HVAC Tech Day (00:23:11) Educating customers on vehicle air conditioning services.

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EV World: A learning experience

Auto Service World

We probably work on 2,500 cars a year. Most of the stuff that’s going wrong is the same stuff that goes wrong on every other car, just normal wear and tear on the vehicle. It’s a unique experience, the very first time they’re in a car. And those people coming in tend to believe their car needs nothing.

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Preparing for July’s Marketing

Shop Marketing Pros

From summer travel prep and college car check-ins to back-to-school drives and fun offbeat holidays like Chicken Wing Day and Tattoo Day, this episode is packed with creative, low-effort ways to stay connected with your community. Collector Car Appreciation Day (00:18:43) Promotes showcasing unique collector cars that shops work on.

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What Causes Air Conditioning System Failures in Hondas?

Mechanics Direct

The Air conditioning system in your car is one of the pleasant comforts your car can provide. As a Honda owner, you need to know what the common causes of failure in your car’s AC system are and what to do to avoid them. The refrigerant is a necessary substance that helps to circulate cool air through the vehicle.