Auto Mechanic Course Archives

What Car Repair Experts Need to Know About Spark Plugs

Big things can come in a small package. Spark plugs may be fairly smallish in size, but they play a major role in helping cars operate efficiently and move from point A to B. By sending signals to gen

20 August 2020

Interested in Auto Mechanic Training? Meet the Cars that Conquered the Bonneville Speedway

Spanning over 30,000 acres in Utah, the Bonneville Salt Flats are both a beautiful landscape and the perfect place to push a car to its limits. The history of the Bonneville Speedway began in 1907, wh

18 April 2019

Celebrating 100 Years: An Inside Look at the History of Bentley Motors

The world may have changed in the past century, but one of the most famous names in high-end automotive manufacturing continues the same legacy it has had since the first day it began. For many, Bentl

21 March 2019

3 Ways to Tell a Fuel Pump Needs to Be Replaced When You Become an Auto Mechanic

A vehicle’s fuel pump has a very important job: to pump fuel from the tank to the engine. Obviously, if fuel isn’t getting to the engine, then the vehicle either won’t start or it will stall out

28 February 2019

Considering Becoming a Mechanic? Check out These 3 Winter Car Myths

The annual arrival of snow, ice, and cold weather means that many drivers have to shift gears and prepare their cars for several seasonal challenges. Whether that includes heating up the car, de-icing

7 February 2019

Interested in Becoming a Mechanic? Here’s What You Should Know About the Classic Volkswagen Microbus

The Volkswagen Microbus: it’s the vehicle of Bob Dylan album covers, Woodstock, and California surfers seeking the perfect wave. While it’s certainly not the fastest vehicle ever made, for anybody

13 December 2018

Engine Replacement: The Do's and Don'ts You Can Learn in Auto Repair School

The engine is the heartbeat of the vehicle, generating the power that allows the tires and other automotive parts to do their job. Like a normal heart, however, they need ongoing care and attention. I

13 September 2018

Why the Fuel-Frugal 2019 Volvo XC40 Is Wowing Grads of Auto Mechanic College

After travelling through a period of financial uncertainty, Volvo has come through the other side of the tunnel and is now looking to impress the next generation. The Swedish manufacturer still aims t

26 April 2018

How to Manage Bad Online Reviews Once You Become a Mechanic

Around the world, businesses have grown frustrated with how easily customers can leave them negative reviews. Sites like Yelp, Google, Twitter, and more all offer platforms on which it is easy to shar

5 January 2017