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Auto Mechanic Guide: Servicing Software-Defined Vehicles

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The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, with software-defined vehicles (SDVs) becoming more common on the road. These vehicles rely on advanced software systems to control everything from engine performance to driver assistance features. What Are Software-Defined Vehicles?

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The Mechanic’s Toolkit: 5 Advanced Tools Worth Investing In as an Auto Mechanic School Grad

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Completing auto mechanic training is just the beginning of your professional journey. As vehicles become increasingly complex, with advanced electronics, tighter emission standards, and more sophisticated systems, basic tools alone are no longer enough.

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Automotive Career Spotlight: What Does a Fuel Specialist Do?

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Fuel specialists help to ensure vehicles run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with modern environmental regulations. At ATC Montreal, students in the Auto Mechanic Certification program gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to pursue this specialized path with confidence. What Does a Fuel Specialist Do?

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The Evolution of the Auto Mechanic Career

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Since the first automobiles hit the road over a century ago, auto mechanic careers, and the auto mechanic schools that support them, have evolved dramatically. Early Days: From Tinkerers to First Mechanics In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, cars were rare. The job gained recognition as a stable, skilled trade.

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Car Maintenance Myths That Auto Students Should Stop Believing

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With advancements in automotive training, vehicle design, electronics, and diagnostics, some long-held beliefs just don’t apply anymore. Car mechanic holding checking gear oil to maintenance vehicle by customer claim order in auto repair shop garage. Car maintenance has come a long way. Engine repair service.

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The Key Differences Between 4WD and AWD Systems

Tomorrow's Technician

Even though both front-wheel-drive (FWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) cars were also designed and manufactured during the early years of the automobile, they didn’t flourish and the durability and simplicity of the typical RWD design made it the sole choice of automobile platforms for many manufacturers.

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Understanding Electronic Ignition Distributors

Tomorrow's Technician

Point-type distributor ignitions were the primary ignition system in the majority of all automobiles until the mid-1970s, when they were replaced by the much more accurate and dependable electronic ignition distributors and systems. In a previous video, we covered the parts of a point-type of ignition distributor.