Are you as passionate about talking to others as you are about the ins and outs of auto mechanics? If so, you’d likely be a great fit for the customer service sector of the automotive industry. While the work that mechanics and automotive technicians do is important in keeping vehicles running smoothly and drivers safe
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Vehicle safety is of the utmost priority within the auto industry, making it especially important for automotive professionals to be familiar with the procedure that should follow a mass recall. Typically, a mass recall will involve drivers bringing their vehicles to designated dealers and certified repair shops for a specific repair, which is paid for
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If You’re in Auto Repair Training, Here’s a Look at the Most Fuel-Efficient Gas-Powered Vehicles While the gas-guzzling Ford F-Series might hold the spot for best-selling vehicle in Canada, it’s no secret that many drivers are still opting for compact, fuel-efficient vehicles. Not only do they save money (and a lot of it), but they’re
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Over the years cars have become safer than ever. New technology like automatic braking, blind spot monitoring, and pedestrian detection mean that drivers with newer cars are less prone to collision. Safety should be a priority for drivers when choosing their cars, especially if they have young children, a teenager who will be learning to
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The heart of any great car is its engine, and these five are pushing engines forward in unique and exciting ways. Engines can come in various shapes and sizes, not to mention various capacities for torque and power. For any aspiring auto mechanic, it’s important to know which engines out there stand out from the
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Performing repairs on an automobile requires knowledge, dexterity, and precision. One part of the vehicle that may occasionally need to be replaced is the brake lines. Essentially, brake lines transport fluid between brake components. But for a variety of reasons, simple deterioration being one of them, the brake lines may stop functioning effectively, which can
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Technology makes the world go round—and it helps cars function like new again thanks to diagnostic technology. With various kinds of diagnostic tools available, it’s easier than ever to catch problems and take necessary action. If you’re considering a career in auto repair, diagnostic technology could make your job much easier. Car diagnostic tools like
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The amount of computers, networks and electronics involved in auto repair have made it harder to fix a vehicle without proper training. Gone are the days of the average driver being able to diagnose and repair problems with their cars with just some elbow grease and a bit of intuition. If you’re interested in learning
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At the front of a car’s engine rests either a timing belt or a timing chain. They both serve to connect the crankshaft to the camshaft, making sure the valves and pistons of the engine stay in time to keep everything running. The crankshaft of the engine could be likened to the pedals of a
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Cruise control is a system for automatically maintaining a car’s speed at a set value. For long drives on straight roads, without too many other drivers around, it can be incredibly useful. Instead of continually monitoring and making fine adjustments to their speed, a driver can simply concentrate on steering, and allow cruise control to
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