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Considering Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training? Learn How EV Bodies Differ

Automotive Training Centre

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, budding mechanics pursuing hybrid and electrical mechanic training must understand how EV bodies differ from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. EV manufacturers prioritize lightweight materials to offset the added weight of large battery packs.

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The Role of Scan Tool Graphing in Complex Auto Mechanic Diagnostics

Automotive Training Centre

Complex auto mechanic diagnostic problems now require high-level tools and skills, and one of the most valuable is scan tool graphing. This essential diagnostic technique helps modern mechanics decode real-time vehicle data, and it’s a key skill taught at our auto mechanic school. Graphing brings those events to light.

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Hydraulic Control Module Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

This is a normal braking event. HCUMechanicalProblems Mechanical issues with the HCU are rare, but they can occur. The ESC computer would see this event through the sensors. The ESC system needs to intervene before the event occurs, and it needs to anticipate the problem and correct it as the vehicle travels.

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Top Tips: Brake Jobs for ADAS-Equipped Vehicles

Brake & Front End

Dont Overcomplicate It While the software, sensors and specific calibrations that come along with with ADAS systems may sound intimidating, the mechanics of a braking system on a vehicle equipped with this technology are the same as any vehicle at their core.

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Active Wheel Speed Sensor Logic

Brake & Front End

From the heat-treated wheel bearing races to the microcircuit inside the ABS module that processes the signal, you need to understand the mechanical and electrical operation of this foundation technology that is critical to ABS, stability control and ADAS. Wheel bearing failures are event-related.

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ADAS and Vehicle Alignment

Brake & Front End

The new advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous features on vehicles all rely on that alignment being exactly as it should by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications for the driver-assist features to perform correctly. This is valuable to all shops doing body work, mechanical or auto glass.

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High-Mileage Service Contracts: The New Tool for Your Customer Retention Toolbox

AutoSuccess

Conversely, customers who forgo a service contract are far less likely to bring their vehicles back to the dealership once the factory warranty expires, opting instead for third-party repair shops or independent mechanics. This trend becomes even more pronounced for vehicles sold with more than 100,000 miles on the odometer.

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