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Automotive Technician Shortage: Opportunity for New Grads
Across Canada, automotive repair shops, dealerships, and service centers are all facing the same challenge: they can’t find enough qualified technicians. As older professionals retire and fewer young workers enter the trades, the automotive industry is experiencing a technician shortage,…
Car Maintenance Myths That Auto Students Should Stop Believing
In today’s auto training environment, students must separate fact from fiction. This blog post looks at four of the most common car maintenance myths and explains what makes them outdated and even harmful. Myth #1: Oil Needs to Be Changed…
Diesel vs. Gasoline: Maintenance Differences Every Tech Should Know
Anyone pursuing automotive training will eventually encounter both diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles. While the two engine types share basic mechanical principles, their maintenance needs differ in critical ways. Understanding these differences is essential for every future technician, whether you plan…
Augmented Reality in the Auto Shop: The Future of Repair
The auto shop is no longer just a place of grease, gears, and guesswork. It’s becoming a digital workspace. Augmented Reality (AR), once seen as a sci-fi concept, is now actively reshaping the future of vehicle diagnostics and repair. And…
When Software Updates Fix Mechanical Problems: Automotive Training in the Digital Age
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. As a result, automotive training must now prepare future mechanics not…
Powertrain Mount Failures: A Common but Overlooked Automotive Training Diagnostic Clue
When it comes to diagnosing mysterious clunks, vibrations, or excessive engine movement, many automotive training graduates are quick to check wheel bearings, suspension components, or driveshafts. But there’s one issue that often slips under the radar: powertrain mount failure. This…
Why Module Reprogramming Is Becoming a Must-Know for Automotive Training Grads
Today’s vehicles are more than just machines; they’re advanced computers on wheels. From engine performance to safety features, nearly every modern vehicle function is controlled by software-driven modules. That’s why module reprogramming has quickly become one of the most critical…