Also known as auto body estimators, collision estimators have an important role within the automotive industry. Whenever a vehicle is taken in for a repair after an accident, collision estimators are the professionals responsible for assessing the vehicle and obtaining information from the vehicle’s owner. Collision estimators will inspect the vehicle for damage, determine what
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Worn shocks and struts can result in more than just a rough ride—they also compromise the safety of a vehicle. The shocks and struts are responsible for stabilizing the vehicle’s movements, improving the ability to turn, brake, and accelerate. This is especially important when driving on uneven road surfaces, when vehicles require a little more
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An automotive career offers a number of different avenues for anyone interested in service operations and mechanics. Whether you’re drawn to hands-on practical work, problem-solving, or customer service, specialized training will equip you with the skills to succeed in the various specializations of an automotive career. The industry is wide ranging and continues to expand
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If you’re a car enthusiast, you probably already know that the combustion chamber of an engine contains a mixture of air and fuel. Igniting this mixture is what gives the engine its power and it is here where spark plugs come into play. These insulated plugs sit in the cylinder heads of internal combustion engines
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Held every year since 1900, the New York International Auto Show is the oldest automotive show in North America. While is has since been surpassed by the likes of Detroit and Chicago in terms of size and attention, New York’s timing at the end of the spring auto show season means that many automakers save
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There are many, and few, ways to describe the Volkswagen Thing. Emerging onto the automotive scene in the 1970’s, this multi-purpose car quickly became an exotic oddity in North America. Although the Thing cruised through Europe, it had a relatively brief sales run in the US. Referred to as the bucket wagon, its strange minimalistic
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Vehicle malfunctions can occur at any time, and can affect a number of components found within certain systems. However, once drivers notice a problem with their car, it can be difficult for them to diagnose the specific area in need of repairs. As mechanics begin to inspect the vehicle to identify the location of a
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Much to the surprise of many traditional luxury car lovers, more and more extravagant brands have been jumping on the SUV and crossover bandwagon. One of the only upscale brands that has not taken the plunge so far is Ferrari. Known for producing sleek and exclusive sports cars with incredibly high price tags, the Ferrari
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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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The automotive repair industry uses a lot of paper. In most automotive shops, you can expect to find all kinds of documents—from repair order forms to invoices—as paper hard copies stashed away in cluttered filing cabinets. However, auto shops are slowly starting to discover the many benefits of going paperless. Not only does it benefit
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