Automotive Training Centre

JULY 9, 2025

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is changing the landscape of automotive repair and fast. With manufacturers investing heavily in electric technology, demand for skilled technicians who understand EV systems is growing every year. They represent a full shift in how vehicles are powered, controlled, and serviced.

Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 10, 2025

Working with luxury vehicles is a dream come true for many students enrolled in auto mechanic training. Whether at the start of your automotive training journey or while preparing to graduate, understanding the delicate nature of luxury vehicle maintenance will set you apart in a competitive job market.

Auto Mechanic Training

Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Today, technology integration has reached new heights with the development of electric and hybrid vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and the exploration of autonomous driving. Our programs include modules on diagnosing and repairing modern vehicle systems, preparing students for the future of automotive work.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 2, 2025

If youre graduating from automotive school and preparing to work with traditional and electric vehicles (EVs), understanding warning alerts is key. Todays vehicles rely on advanced electronic systems to monitor performance, safety, and efficiency. Cross-Check Symptoms: A single warning light may not provide the full picture.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 13, 2025

With rising global temperatures and rapidly evolving vehicle technology, automotive air conditioning (AC) systems are becoming more advanced and essential. For auto mechanics trained to keep drivers comfortable and vehicles efficient, understanding how to diagnose and repair modern AC systems is now a vital skill.

Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Mazda, long known for its precision engineering and driver-focused vehicles, is entering the hybrid technology era in earnest. While it has already introduced the MX-30, its first all-electric vehicle, the automaker is now laying the groundwork for a broader EV lineup. Do you want to be a hybrid and electric vehicle mechanic ?

Electric Vehicles

Auto Service World

JULY 11, 2025

The rise of electric vehicles isn’t spelling doom for the automotive aftermarket — it’s creating a whole new landscape of opportunity, emphasized a pair of industry observers. Software-driven services are also becoming increasingly important. EV repairs are less frequent, but a bit more complex.

Electric Vehicles

Automotive Training Centre

JULY 4, 2025

The Simplicity of Classic Car Repairs Classic cars, typically defined as vehicles built before the 1980s, are all about raw mechanical systems. No advanced software. You’ll not only learn traditional repair skills, but also how to use the latest tools and technologies to fix today’s vehicles. No digital sensors.

Car

Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 28, 2025

At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, automakers rolled out exciting advances in electric vehicles (EVs), high-speed charging, autonomous driving, and in-car connectivity. Next-Level EV Automotive Technology Unveiled Electric vehicles took center stage at CES 2025, with several automakers unveiling futuristic models and concepts.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

JULY 15, 2025

Today’s vehicles rely on increasingly complex transmission systems like continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), dual-clutch gearboxes, and electric vehicle (EV) drivetrains that require a new generation of skilled technicians to understand and maintain them. You’ll often find DCTs in performance vehicles and European models.

Auto Mechanic Training

Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 24, 2025

One of the key areas where this shift is most visible is in how electric vehicles (EVs) handle braking. Unlike traditional vehicles, EVs rely heavily on regenerative braking systems, which drastically change how brake wear should be interpreted, diagnosed, and repaired. What Is Regenerative Braking?

Auto Mechanic Training

Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 17, 2025

Modern vehicles are becoming sophisticated digital hubs on wheels. As in-vehicle entertainment and information systems continue to evolve, technicians must be equipped with both foundational skills and the adaptability to handle cutting-edge features. In-vehicle e-commerce is a trend explored during automotive tech training.

Automotive

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 2, 2025

Preventive maintenance is the backbone of fleet vehicle reliability. From delivery trucks to public transit vehicles, fleets that follow a strict maintenance schedule avoid costly breakdowns, extend vehicle lifespan, and protect drivers and passengers alike. Preventive maintenance is a proactive approach to vehicle care.

Preventative Maintenance

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 16, 2025

If you’re considering automotive technology training , Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) represent the next frontier in the industry, redefining how cars are designed, operated, and maintained. This includes advanced ADAS, collision avoidance systems, and predictive maintenance alerts.

Automotive

AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain popularity, the need for effective EV diagnostics has become increasingly important. The complex electrical systems and power electronics that drive these vehicles require specialized knowledge and tools to diagnose and repair. This video is sponsored by BendPak.

Electric Vehicles

Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Electric power steering (EPS) or electric power assisted steering (EPAS) systems continue to rise in popularity among auto makers. The system uses input data from a multitude of vehicle sensors to determine how much steering assist force is required. Diagnosing these systems can be a challenge.

Electricity

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 6, 2025

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common on Canadian roads, the systems that power and protect them create new demands for auto technicians. Designed to keep EV batteries operating within safe temperature ranges, BTMS plays a direct role in vehicle performance, longevity, and safety.

Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 28, 2025

But todays vehicles are more interconnected than ever before. In modern vehicles, different systems, like braking, steering, transmission, engine, and suspension, are all connected through a web of sensors and control modules. Its a new kind of problem-solving that blends mechanical knowledge with software skills.

Troubleshooting

RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

What is Meant by Autonomous Vehicles? Autonomous vehicles, also known as AVs, represent a shift in how we view transportation. These vehicles navigate without human input, using advanced technology to respond to traffic and road conditions. These vehicles detect road hazards and make decisions to avoid accidents.

Vehicle

Auto Service World

MARCH 13, 2025

Technicians were whisked away for sessions, some day-long, on the latest challenges theyll face under the hood, as well as training for ADAS and electric vehicles. The Vision Expo saw the aisles packed with attendees to check out the latest in tools, shop management software, business solutions and more.

Service Advisor

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 28, 2025

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular in Canada, the conversation is shifting from how theyre powered to how their most important components, the batteries, are maintained, repurposed, and recycled. At the centre of this conversation?

Mechanic

autoevolution

APRIL 18, 2025

The suspect Ioniq 5 Ns feature incorrectly calibrated vehicle control unit and integrated electrical booster software, which may cause reduced braking performance when the left-foot braking feature is activated. After the pedal is released and the N e-Shift feature is engaged, subject vehicles may continue accelerating.

Software

Auto Service World

MAY 2, 2025

By 2030, the industry will witness an influx of brands leveraging expertise from the electronics and software sectors, driving the development of connected and autonomous vehicles. currently have 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, however. Canada and the U.S.

Manufacturing

Automotive Training Centre

JULY 11, 2025

It means screens, sensors, and software. Today’s vehicles are rolling computers, constantly communicating through a network of sensors and data hubs. Telematics combines telecommunications and informatics to transmit data from a vehicle to a central system. In 2025, being an auto mechanic means more than wrenches and engines.

Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

MAY 1, 2025

These systems allowed vehicles to self-monitor and alert drivers when something went wrong. The 1990s: OBD-II Standardization By 1996, OBD-II became mandatory for all vehicles sold in North America. Although OBD-I provided only basic codes and limited standardization between manufacturers, it was a breakthrough.

Mechanic

CATI

JUNE 26, 2025

The days of fixing a vehicle solely with a wrench and a keen ear are long gone. Today’s vehicles are digital marvels, loaded with sensors, modules, and onboard computers. If you’re thinking about joining an automotive school, you need to understand how integral software updates have become in day-to-day repair scenarios.

Software

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 2, 2025

While 2024 saw a notable decline in recall numbers (27 million) from 2023 (33 million), when factoring in un-repaired vehicles from prior years, more than one in four vehicles on U.S. million vehicles currently on the road with recall needs. million vehicles recalled in Q4 2024 alone.

Vehicle

Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 3, 2025

As automotive technology evolves, technicians are coming to rely on digital scan tools and advanced software to diagnose and fix problems more than ever before. If you want to stand out in your shop after finishing your auto mechanic training , theres one foundational resource you should always keep within reach: the vehicle service manual.

Auto Mechanic Training

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Monta , a Copenhagen-based platform for the electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem, announced the opening of its U.S. will be electric by 2030, with 38% of Americans indicating their next vehicle purchase will be an EV. Issues range from user interface problems to software glitches and complex payment processes. “As

Troubleshooting

Brake & Front End

JUNE 20, 2025

This exclusive SureTrack feature shows the most commonly performed repair procedures for vehicles just like the one in your bay. The fix is based on actual data tied to vehicle mileage, codes, components and symptoms. Author information: Ross Whiteley serves as Product Marketing Manager for Mitchell 1’s auto repair software products.

Software

CATI

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Telematics is revolutionizing the automotive repair industry, transforming how mechanics diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicles. Telematics is a technology that combines telecommunications and informatics to collect, transmit, and analyze data from vehicles. Here are some of the key ways its transforming the industry: 1.

Automotive Repair

Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Consider the increasing prevalence of electric and hybrid vehicles. From CRM (customer relationship management) software to inventory management systems, there are numerous tools available to streamline your operations. Leveraging technology In today’s digital age, technology can be a powerful ally for auto repair shops.

Auto Repair Shop

Auto Service World

MAY 17, 2025

This shift reflects a broader industry trend shaped by customer expectations, vehicle complexity, and changing profit margins. However, with the rise of longer vehicle lifespans and increased competition from online car-buying platforms, dealerships have been prompted to diversify. First, modern vehicles are more complex than ever.

Tire Rotations

Brake & Front End

APRIL 11, 2025

Enhanced in-system and multi-systems data analysis, as well as additional diagnostic aids for today’s vehicles with increasingly complex electrical systems, were most needed, users said. Autel’s software engineers listed and developed numerous efficiency and accuracy-conscious innovations.

Software

Auto Service World

MARCH 14, 2025

Similarly, a sudden drop in used car prices from post-COVID highs resulted in many vehicles not being repaired. For instance, as vehicles become more complex, the cost of repairing crash parts with all the added sensors and technology might lead to higher total loss ratios as these cars depreciate.

Collision Repair

Auto Remarketing

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Vehicle Dependability Study found vehicle problems after three years of ownership have reached their highest level since 2009, with the industry average of 202 problems per 100 vehicles representing a huge 6% jump from 2024s 190 PP100. The research firms 2025 U.S. Three years later, those issues are still there. a 33% increase.

Vehicle

CATI

JULY 31, 2025

Without formal auto mechanic schools, early vehicle owners turned to blacksmiths, bicycle repairmen, or other tradespeople for help. With more vehicles on the road, the auto repair shop emerged, and training began to formalize. Remote diagnostics could soon allow repair shops to assess vehicle issues before the car even arrives.

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