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A Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing Squeaky Brakes When You Become a Mechanic

Few sounds are as annoying as squeaky brakes. When you become a mechanic, brake noise will likely be one of the top complaints you’ll hear from customers. In some cases, squeaky brakes are completel

11 April 2019

An Auto Mechanic’s Guide to Thermostat Replacement in Cars

Ever wonder what helps to regulate the temperature of a car’s engine so it won’t conk out while on the road? Sitting near the top of the engine, the thermostat helps to keep the temperature at a n

19 July 2018

Hit The Brakes! An Overview of Brake Pad Materials for Students in Mechanic Training

The science behind stopping a car revolves around friction. Many substances are effective in slowing down a vehicle when they are put into contact with the brake rotor, but there are many other charac

14 June 2018

4 Insane Facts About the Tesla Roadster for Students in Mechanic Courses

While Tesla has styled itself as the company that will make electric vehicles (EVs) affordable to the average consumer, it certainly hasn’t neglected the premium side of things. 2008’s Tesla Roads

30 November 2017

Dealing With Broken Catalytic Converters After Auto Training School

Dealing With Broken Catalytic Converters After Automotive Training School As any auto mechanic can tell you, issues with catalytic converters can come up from time to time when you service vehicles. A

5 October 2017

4 Ways You Can Help Your Auto Shop Go Paperless Once You Become a Mechanic

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

29 June 2017

How to Deal With Stripped Screws & Nuts in Your Auto Mechanic Career

In mechanic work, sometimes little things can be big problems—specifically, little things like screws and nuts. The nice, well-defined edges of these kinds of components can give way over time, erod

22 June 2017

What Students in Automotive Training School Need to Know About 3 Cars That Won't be Returning in 2017

Sometimes a model just isn’t right for the world anymore, and winds up getting discontinued. Maybe economic forces mean the time isn’t right for a particular style of car. Maybe there̵

23 March 2017

2017 Auto Industry Trends for Automotive Service Technicians to Look Out For

With each new year comes new trends, new technology, and exciting new innovations in the automotive industry. For example, 2016 saw the rise of Wi-Fi and connectivity services in cars, as well as a sp

12 January 2017