Highlights of SEMA 2018 for Students in Automotive Training The SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show is the world’s biggest automotive speciality products trade event. Every year, manufacturers, automakers, and retailers converge in Las Vegas, Nevada, to showcase the hottest new car parts and display the year’s most cutting-edge concept and custom vehicles. Students in
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As any auto mechanic can tell you, issues with catalytic converters can come up from time to time when you service vehicles. A catalytic converter helps control exhaust emissions by converting toxic pollutants and exhaust into less harmful exhaust for release, and is a very important part of the vehicles you will service. This means
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There are certain safety features in vehicles that are so important it’s hard to imagine a time when people were willing to drive without them. Airbags, in particular, have made a huge impact on vehicle safety since they were invented just over 65 years ago. According to estimates from the Canada Safety Council, airbags reduce
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Whether you’ve worked on cars your entire life or are interested in learning a bit more about the way they work, you likely already know that vehicles need to have their oil changed quite frequently. While most people are aware that cars need oil to operate, many individuals don’t have any idea of what’s actually
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Aston Martin is an iconic brand, known by most as James Bond’s car of choice for all the high speed chases and other exciting events in his 26 movies. However, despite that marquee spot in popular culture, the company has had a rather tough history. They’ve gone through bankruptcy seven times in their century of
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Blink and you’ll miss it. The new 2016 Ford Focus RS is as beautiful as it is quick, doing 0-100 in 4.6 seconds—stock. 350hp will do that. The new hot hatch is basically a rally car disguised as a city driver, but auto training school students will know that even though this car can make
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Today’s top automotive professionals know it takes more than just technical handiwork to build a successful garage. It’s all about making real connections with every client who walks through the door, offering truly meaningful assistance, and helping members of their communities extend the lives of their vehicles. Developing these skills makes business sense and business’
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For many car lovers, working as a mechanic in an auto garage would be the ultimate career. When you have an interest in the automotive industry, nothing could be more rewarding than earning a salary while working under the hoods of some of your favourite vehicles. Automotive schools enable students to combine their love of
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New innovative vehicle technology, an exciting focus on green energy, and a consistent demand for vehicles makes now the perfect time to pursue an auto career. Auto mechanic training provides students with the skills they need to work in a range of professional settings, and perform dozens of in-demand services. If you’re considering enrolling in
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There are approximately 650,000 heavy-duty freight trucks registered in Canada, making trucking a $37 billion industry. That being said, it is also an industry that has the capability to produce a lot of waste – sometimes in one day a single freight truck can produce as much emission as 150 cars! Despite the reputation of
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