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Over-The-Air Updates: What Aspiring Auto Service Technicians Should Know About Software Updates in Cars

Sep 18, 2025 5 min read

For students in auto mechanic training, understanding OTA technology is now as important as knowing how to replace brakes or change fluids. Cars aren’t just machines anymore; they’re high-tech systems powered by millions of lines of code. Over-the-air (OTA) software…

A self-driving car equipped with sensors, cameras, and radar systems used in modern auto mechanic training.

Self-Driving Cars 101: How Autonomous Vehicle Technology Will Impact Future Mechanics

Sep 11, 2025 4 min read

Auto mechanic training has seen the evolution of Self-driving cars, also called autonomous vehicles (AVs), which use sensors, cameras, radar, GPS, and artificial intelligence to operate with little or no human input. While fully driverless cars are still being tested,…

A student performing hands-on diagnostics during auto mechanic training in a fully equipped garage at CATI.

Hands-on Training: Why Trade School Works for Aspiring Mechanics

Sep 4, 2025 3 min read

Thinking of becoming a mechanic but unsure about the automotive training university or a lengthy apprenticeship? You’re not alone. More and more students choose trade school to jumpstart their careers, especially in the automotive field. With programs designed for real-world…

A student practicing exhaust system diagnostics as part of auto mechanic training.

Catalytic Converter Theft: Why It Matters to Aspiring Mechanics

Aug 28, 2025 4 min read

Catalytic converters may not be the most glamorous part of a vehicle, but they’re among the most valuable. In recent years, theft of these essential components has skyrocketed, creating new challenges for drivers, shop owners, and future technicians. If you’re…

Restored red Chevrolet Chevelle SS muscle car, highlighting opportunities in auto mechanic training to combine classic restoration with electric vehicle technology.

Converting Classic Cars to EVs: The Next Big Trend in Auto Restoration

Aug 21, 2025 4 min read

Auto mechanic training is evolving as classic car enthusiasts embrace a new frontier: converting vintage vehicles into electric powerhouses.  Take Kevin Erickson’s 1972 Plymouth Satellite, for example; its gas-hungry V8 has been replaced with a Tesla Model S powertrain, launching…

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Beyond the Garage: 5 Alternative Careers You Can Pursue with Automotive Training

Aug 14, 2025 4 min read

If you’re training to become an auto mechanic, you might think your career path leads straight into a service bay or garage. In reality, automotive training can open doors to a wide range of automotive careers beyond the typical mechanic…

An automotive training graduate on a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in a CATI shop

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars 101: What Future Technicians Need to Know

Aug 7, 2025 4 min read

If you’re enrolled in automotive training, you’re likely already learning about electric vehicles (EVs). But hydrogen fuel cell cars are another fast-emerging technology that technicians need to understand. With automakers around the world investing billions in hydrogen development, future-focused technicians…

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