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5 Surprising Fun Facts About Game-Based Automotive Training

Automotive Training Centre

If you think video games are just for entertainment, think again! Whether diagnosing engine failures, performing repairs, or troubleshooting electrical issues, students can practice without fear of making costly mistakes. When working on real vehicles, mechanics must think fast and make accurate decisions under pressure.

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Rivian Will (Literally) Be The Brains Behind Volkswagen Group's Future EVs

Jalopnik

Finance , Rivian Chief Software Engineer Wassym Bensaid revealed that the EV startup will be providing the underlying tech stack for all future EVs from the Volkswagen Group. Basically, Volkswagen and its brands have decades of mechanical engineering experience, but comparatively little in software engineering.

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Here's Why There's Oil On Your Spark Plugs

Jalopnik

Its not just the engine doing all the work, and it would be useless if there wasnt anything there to ignite the air/fuel mixture that causes the explosion to push the pistons down and get the car moving. The latter has a direct connection with the engine, and if contaminated by oil, your car isnt going anywhere.

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Can Driving Through Deep Puddles Really Damage Your Car

Jalopnik

You can destroy your cars engine by driving in too deep of water and cause hydrolocking. This is what happens when water is drawn into the engine cylinders via the air-intake system. Ultimately, the cars engine will stall out and seize up after sucking in water. Hydrolock is the answer. Deep puddles can also be misleading.

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Do You Need To Change Transmission Fluid On A Sealed Transmission?

Jalopnik

You no longer have to clean carburetors, adjust timing, or perform frequent engine tune-ups the way older cars required. Many owners and professional mechanics dont believe this claim. By Justin Hughes June 8, 2025 5:55 pm EST Pongmoji/Getty Images Theres no question that cars are getting more reliable and maintenance-free.

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Beyond the Ordinary: Crafting Social Media That Positions Your Auto Shop as Top-Tier

Shop Marketing Pros

Use Video to Educate, Not Just Entertain There’s a big difference between entertaining content and educational content with authority. Show the results, whether it’s a diesel engine overhaul or a spotless brake job. What you consider every day might be extraordinary to your audience. You’re not trying to go viral.

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Beyond the Ordinary: Crafting Social Media That Positions Your Auto Shop as Top-Tier

Shop Marketing Pros

Use Video to Educate, Not Just Entertain There’s a big difference between entertaining content and educational content with authority. Show the results, whether it’s a diesel engine overhaul or a spotless brake job. What you consider every day might be extraordinary to your audience. You’re not trying to go viral.

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