Automotive Training Centre

MAY 28, 2024

But behind the scenes, parts drivers ensure mechanics have the parts they need. This allows them to load their vehicles – usually customized vans or trucks – with the parts ordered by repair shops throughout the day. You may have to suggest alternative parts or troubleshoot potential issues from the mechanic’s description.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the fast-paced world of trucking and logistics, effective communication and organization are vital to ensuring goods reach their destinations safely and on time. One critical tool in achieving this is the truck dispatch log book. Truck dispatch logbooks serve as a reliable source of truth in such situations.

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CATI

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Transitioning from the controlled environment of a classroom to the bustling setting of a repair shop can be exhilarating and challenging for diesel mechanics. As a diesel mechanic apprentice, gaining a deeper understanding of diesel engine components, electronic systems, and hydraulics is paramount.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 28, 2024

Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, here are four best practices for documentation that every truck dispatcher should know. Internal Teams: Warehouse personnel, mechanics, or other internal departments might require specific documentation for upcoming deliveries or potential delays.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 11, 2025

The majority of cars and trucks on the road come standard with open differentials, due to the additional cost of limited slip. With the advancement of computer and electronic technology, antilock braking systems (ABS) and traction control systems (TCS) all of a sudden knew exactly what was happening at each wheel at all times.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 17, 2025

A given in the repair industry is that the world of vehicle electronics keeps changing. This is not only apparent in the collision and auto glass industries but also mechanical and trucking/transportation. New electronics are being added to vehicles with every new model year.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 12, 2025

Turbine speed is not a PID you will see on your scan tool for a Volkswagen or Audi turbocharged car or truck. Some TFSI turbochargers now have an electronic wastegate that uses a motor to actuate the wastegate. Pressures are monitored electronically or mechanically at both the crankcase and intake.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 6, 2025

The current generation of the Mercedes-Benz 4MATIC system is mechanically bulletproof. But what can go wrong are the electronics that manage the system, and the seals that keep the fluids inside the transfer case and differentials. There two transfer case options on 4MATIC M-Class trucks.

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RepairSmith

JUNE 30, 2025

Your mechanic says it indicates a parking brake malfunction. Malfunctioning electronic control unit (ECU): If the ECU fails due to an electrical issue like low voltage, the electronic parking brake system won’t engage efficiently. You pull into your favorite spot when a warning light with a ‘P’ symbol flashes on your dashboard.

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Automotive Training Centre

MAY 1, 2024

A heavy duty estimator works primarily in industries involving large vehicles and machinery, such as trucks, buses, and construction equipment. appeared first on Auto Mechanic Training School | Automotive Training Centre. What is a Heavy Duty Estimator? Interested in world-class auto parts courses ?

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RepairSmith

JUNE 12, 2025

Service StabiliTrak is an advanced Electronic Stability Control (ESC) used in General Motors vehicles, including Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and trucks. If it detects the truck or car drifting off course, especially on slippery roads, it engages automatic emergency braking and reduces engine power to help regain control.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Within the transportation industry, dispatchers are as important as the truck drivers themselves in safely delivering goods from one place to another. Transportation dispatchers, also known as trucking dispatchers, use their dispatch training to coordinate the delivery and pick-up of a load of freight.

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Repair Shop Websites

MARCH 22, 2024

Servicing the San Jose, CA area, this mobile mechanic will show up in a flash to help out you and your vehicle. They have services like Car & Truck Care, Brakes, AC Repair, Electronic Services, Towing, Undercar Services and more! The post ASAP Mobile Mechanics – Fast and reliable mechanics at your service.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Those cars, trucks and SUVs are still out there, but imagine a future without the collective jingle-jangle of millions of mechanical car keys in our pockets – because it seems we’re moving in that direction at a rapid clip. In this phase, the key fob is – for all intents and purposes – rendering the mechanical key obsolete.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Nexteer said its EPS systems are currently featured in eight out of 10 full-size trucks in North America and two out of five small cars in Europe. EPS translates data from the vehicle’s electronic control unit (ECU) into precise mechanical steering functions.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Alejandra’s accomplishments: My passion and determination to grow and learn in the industry have allowed me to advance and be promoted through 5 level positions to become a certified mechanic in my company in under 11 months. WORKING TECHNICIAN Christopher Heil, TA Trucking Service, Tonopah, AZ Who is Christopher?

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Driver's Edge

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Selecting the right auto mechanic is crucial for maintaining the health of your vehicle and handling car repairs properly when needed. In this guide, we break down how to choose a professional Dallas auto mechanic who is not only skilled but also reliable and honest. That's why choosing the right auto mechanic is so important.

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RepairSmith

JUNE 9, 2025

For example, replacing the gear box in trucks may take longer and cost more than sedans, as it’s often tucked behind parts like the skid plate or sway bars. Additional repairs: During the repair, a mechanic may discover problems with other steering components, such as the steering column or rack, which can drive up repair costs.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 29, 2023

What Students in Auto Tech Training should Know About The Revolutionary Tank Turn Feature Among the remarkable features of the Mercedes-Benz EQG is the innovative Tank Turn capability, which sets it apart from traditional off-road vehicles, and makes it an interesting car for those in auto mechanic school.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

That’s not to say that these systems are impervious to problems, because we all know that any mechanical system will eventually break down, wear out or fail. With a proper set of snow tires it was all but unstoppable, and I took a great bit of satisfaction from pulling 4WD trucks out of the ditch after a heavy snowfall.

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Girls Auto Clinic

APRIL 29, 2023

She created the first electronically-operated windshield wipers called the 'Storm Windshield Cleaner' in 1917. Car Heater In 1893, Margaret Wilcox, a female mechanical engineer, invented the first car heater. My Model T Ford and I found ourselves face to face with a truck on the paved highway.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2024

On some GM full-sized trucks, you must adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. This will seat the parking brake cables and allow the auto adjuster in the parking brake mechanism to correctly tension the parking brake cables. Most are applied mechanically by a cable-actuated cam and lever located in the bottom or bottom of the backing plate.

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Brake & Front End

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

On some GM full-sized trucks, you must adjust the shoe-to-drum clearance. This will seat the parking brake cables and allow the auto adjuster in the parking brake mechanism to correctly tension the parking brake cables. Most are applied mechanically by a cable-actuated cam and lever located in the bottom or bottom of the backing plate.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We all have a cache of stories involving weird, wacky and downright strange customer service requests, but the majority of them can be traced back to mechanical failure and/or human error. These little tanks also have a peculiar defense mechanism. When startled, the armadillo jumps up to 3 feet straight up into the air.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. Many of the early systems used electro-mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. If the car or truck is accelerating hard from a stop, the system will apply the brakes independently to prevent slipping.

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlike 4×4 truck systems of the day, these systems were always engaged. Many of the early systems used electro-mechanical ways to manage the distribution of power to the four wheels. If the car or truck is accelerating hard from a stop, the system will apply the brakes independently to prevent slipping.

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Mechanics Direct

JUNE 5, 2023

It is the sudden and unexpected increase in your car, truck, or SUV’s speed without any command from the driver. Electronic Throttle Control System (ETCS): The electronic throttle control system, also known as “ drive-by-wire ,” replaces traditional mechanical linkages with electronic sensors and actuators.

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Brake & Front End

AUGUST 27, 2024

The 2012 model year marked the first-time electronic stability control (ESC) became a standard, mandated feature on vehicles sold in America. With changes to the software in the ABS module, stability control could be applied to most cars and trucks. The government calculated that it would cost less than $400 per vehicle.

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Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 28, 2024

The 2012 model year marked the first year electronic stability control (ESC) became a standard feature in vehicles. With changes to the software in the ABS module, stability control could be applied to most cars and trucks. With changes to the software in the ABS module, stability control could be applied to most cars and trucks.

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Repair Shop Websites

JUNE 3, 2024

They specialize in Diesel Engine Repair, AC Repair, Car & Truck Care, Electronic Services, Engine & Transmission, Alignment, Heating and Cooling Services, and Brakes, and their goal is to help you get back on the road as quickly and affordably as possible.

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When it comes to a dependable 4WD truck, the Dodge Dakota has been a reliable choice for enthusiasts and workhorse owners alike. However, in older cars, the vacuum actuator or the vacuum switch on the front differential could also cause your Dodge truck to stay stuck in 2WD mode. Still no luck?

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to a dependable 4WD truck, the Dodge Dakota has been a reliable choice for enthusiasts and workhorse owners alike. However, in older cars, the vacuum actuator or the vacuum switch on the front differential could also cause your Dodge truck to stay stuck in 2WD mode. Still no luck?

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Wrench

JULY 28, 2022

Some are easy enough to accomplish alone, yet some require a professional auto mechanic to get it done right. If it is becoming hard to see the tread pattern on any part of the tire, have it double-checked by a mechanic. When that time comes around, ask a mechanic to perform a pressure test to make sure.

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RepairSmith

DECEMBER 10, 2023

In this case, the best thing to do is call a mechanic. Similarly, an actuator motor is also susceptible to mechanical failures. Depending on the make and model of your truck, this could either be a type of gear lubricant or transmission fluid. If there are no other symptoms, a faulty 4WD button or the wires may be the reason.

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In this case, the best thing to do is call a mechanic. Similarly, an actuator motor is also susceptible to mechanical failures. Depending on the make and model of your truck, this could either be a type of gear lubricant or transmission fluid. If there are no other symptoms, a faulty 4WD button or the wires may be the reason.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How to Confirm If the Gas Cap Is Triggering Your CEL If you’re not confident with vehicle repair, it’s best to call a mechanic to fix your engine light. How to Reset the Check Engine Light for Gas Cap Here are two ways to turn off the Check Engine Light on your car or truck: A. Fixed the cap, but the Check Engine Light is still on?

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Advanced Technology Institute

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Articulated trucks are comprised of two parts: a cab for drivers to sit safely and a trailer. Even with previous experience in mechanics and electronics, these massive machines still require a large amount of training if they are to be used safely. tons or more.

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