The odds are pretty good that, at some point in your life, you’ve driven in a car that constantly had its check engine light on. It seemed like there was no explanation, that the light being lit was as natural as the wind. Of course, that’s not exactly true. If the check engine light is
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Vehicles on the road today are safer than ever. They are loaded with tons of safety features like complex air bag configurations, backup cameras, blind spot detection, and, of course, anti-lock braking (ABS) systems. ABS systems have been a critical factor in improving vehicle safety, helping to prevent skidding on icy and slippery surfaces, which
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Many of today’s most fun and exciting technological developments are about improving efficiency, or reducing the need for a person to perform certain steps to complete a task. It’s why companies are creating light bulbs that turn on automatically when you walk through the door, speakers that can tell you the weather forecast if you
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The original Hyundai Genesis at the 2015 Miami International Auto Show Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, and Lexus are all brands that come to mind when it comes to luxury vehicles. It’s also safe to assume most people don’t associate the Hyundai brand with luxury. In fact, its most expensive and luxurious car is the Hyundai
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Sometimes, drivers get off lucky when they bring their car in for repairs. With just a quick, inexpensive fix needed, they can have their vehicle in shape again and ready to go. However, other times customers might be landed with a repair bill that is more than a little pricey. If you’re considering a career
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‘Chipping’ an engine, or modifying your car’s engine control unit (ECU) by swapping or altering the control chip, is an automotive tuning method that is surrounded by lots of ambiguities. Basically, an ECU chip modification changes the way that fuel is used in the engine by telling the engine to use its highest performance setting
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When you take good care of your tools, they will return the favour. Upon graduating from car mechanic school and making your way into a garage to put your hands-on training to work, your tools will be an important part of your workday. Storing those tools effectively ensures that car mechanics don’t have to waste
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At the Montreal Auto Show, Chevrolet announced the launch of its ridiculously low-priced 2016 Chevy Spark. The Spark will start at $9,995, officially making it the least expensive car in North America. 45 per cent of the Canadian consumers who’ve bought previous models of the Chevy Spark were first time Chevrolet owners, and the automaker
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An automotive training class is much more hands-on than your average classroom. Lessons take place right in the shop, and students very literally get their hands dirty, as they learn by working on real engines. However, students shouldn’t underestimate the value of reading up on the subject as well. There have been many great books
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Mechanic training will provide you will the skills you’ll need to maintain, service, and repair vehicles. Once you’ve earned your diploma, your knowledge and expertise will help you gain access to a wide range of job opportunities within mechanic shops, auto company garages and more. One particular auto company, Jaguar Land Rover, has recently begun
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