Automotive Training Archives

A pair of apprentice mechanics learning engine inspection during auto mechanic training at CATI.

From Apprentice to Expert: The Learning Curve of an Auto Mechanic

Every skilled auto mechanic starts the same way: learning the basics in, making mistakes, and building confidence one repair at a time. The journey from apprentice to expert doesn’t happen overnight

16 October 2025

An auto mechanic training student adjusting posture while working under a raised vehicle in the shop

Embracing Ergonomics: How Technicians Prevent Injury in the Auto Shop

Working in a garage may look simple from the outside, but for auto mechanic training grads and technicians, every repair brings a new physical challenge. Whether it’s reaching under a dashboard

9 October 2025

An auto mechanic student at CATI using a smart diagnostic scanner on a modern car

Tools of Tomorrow: What CATI Students Learn About Smart Vehicle Diagnostics

Modern cars are now mobile computers. With advanced sensors, onboard computers, and connected systems, diagnosing problems requires much more than a wrench and a keen ear. That’s why students in aut

2 October 2025

A student practicing with a torque wrench during auto mechanic training

Tools of the Trade: 8 Essential Tools You’ll Use in Automotive Training

Stepping into the shop for auto mechanic training means more than just learning theory. You’ll spend countless hours with tools in your hands. These tools are the foundation of every repair, inspect

25 September 2025

A modern connected car highlighting the need for auto mechanic training in over-the-air updates.

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

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 sys

18 September 2025

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

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

11 September 2025

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

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 caree

4 September 2025

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

Catalytic Converter Theft: Why It Matters to Aspiring Mechanics

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 challeng

28 August 2025

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

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 n

7 August 2025