Arizona Automotive Institute

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Chances are, if you’ve ever had a repair done on your car or you’ve looked into car repair, you’ve heard both job titles “Automotive Mechanic” and “Automotive Technician.” What is an Automotive Technician? Automotive Technicians Employ Technology Cars are now significantly more complex than they once were.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Have you ever wondered whether you would prefer to be addressed as an automotive technician or an auto mechanic after your training? The terms ‘mechanic’ and ‘technician’ are often used interchangeably in automotive care and repair. You certainly wouldn’t be alone.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Advics announced it has launched a series of tech tip videos, designed to provide automotive technicians with information on best practices for handling day-to-day brake jobs.

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Humble Mechanic

JANUARY 16, 2015

Today we go a little out there, and talk about the future of being an automotive tech. Some of you may think that I am going a little off the deep end in today’s automotive podcast. Happy Friday everyone. I hope that you had a great work week. But, stick with me and I think […]

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Automotive Training Centre

APRIL 5, 2024

By engaging multiple senses and offering an interactive experience, game-based training provides a superior learning experience for automotive technicians. This blog post explores the science behind multi-sensory learning and explores the benefits of using game-based training in the automotive industry.

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BayIQ

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Automotive technicians are highly skilled workers who are responsible for the safety and reliability of many people’s most expensive possessions - their cars.

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Bolt on Technology

JUNE 25, 2021

If there's one thing that is bringing us together as an industry currently, it's the technician shortage. It's been an enduring problem for years now, and the automotive industry needs to proactively counteract the issue at hand.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Funds donated from Bridgestone Retail Operations, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, and the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund will provide scholarships and grants for students pursuing careers as automotive technicians and supply resources for those seeking jobs post-graduation. “In

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 28, 2024

Following a career as an automotive technician, he earned a masters in Career and Technical Education from SUNY Buffalo State to launch his teaching career. I grew up around cars and tractors and prefer being a technician to being an engineer,” Baldwin says. Baldwin’s background is in Agricultural Engineering.

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AutoVitals

APRIL 10, 2024

An automotive inspection sheet is a comprehensive checklist automotive technicians use to assess a vehicle's condition. For states that do not have mandatory state inspections, what a shop chooses to include on its automotive inspection sheet will vary slightly.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 21, 2024

This blog post explores what in-cabin sensing entails, its implications for car safety and autonomous driving, and how it’s shaping the skills required for the next generation of automotive technicians. As per automotive training, In-Cabin Sensing may be a precursor to autonomous driving.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Doug Kaufman, editor of ShopOwner and Tomorrow’s Technician, talks with Jen Maher, CEO of TechForce Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting young people to pursue careers as automotive technicians.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Doug Kaufman, editor of ShopOwner and Tomorrow’s Technician, talks with Jen Maher, CEO of TechForce Foundation, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting young people to pursue careers as automotive technicians.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Funds donated from Bridgestone Retail Operations, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, and the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund will provide scholarships and grants for students pursuing careers as automotive technicians and supply resources for those seeking jobs post-graduation.

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Auto Service Professional

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Garage Gurus the training and support platform from Tenneco's DRiV group, has announced that its Automotive Technician Scholarship Program will return for 2023.

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Humble Mechanic

JUNE 15, 2018

In the US many automotive technicians get paid on a system called flat rate. This system pays a tech based on the job, not the time it takes that technician to complete. If a job pays 3 hours, a tech gets paid 3 hours. If it takes that tech 2 hours, they win. If it […]

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Humble Mechanic

OCTOBER 27, 2016

As an automotive technician, this is a very valuable tool.*Flir Today we are checking out the FlirOne Thermal imager for iPhone and IOS devices. This camera is also available for Android devises as well. This is a great thermal camera, and can do so much more than we even talk about in this video. Flir provided […]

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Offering EV educational programs as well as EV parts and powertrains, Legacy EV has already trained nearly 500 technicians, partnered with several schools to utilize its curriculum for EV programming, and built a network of 43 Authorized Installers across the globe. Legacy EV has identified that 660,000 automotive technicians in the U.S.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Bridgestone Retail Operations , a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, recently partnered with Army Career Skills and Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge programs to launch a Military Fellowship Program that will provide service members with hands-on automotive technician training and career opportunities as they transition into civilian life.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Bridgestone Retail Operations , a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, recently partnered with Army Career Skills and Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge programs to launch a Military Fellowship Program that will provide service members with hands-on automotive technician training and career opportunities as they transition into civilian life.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding the unique requirements of EV maintenance, such as battery health monitoring, software updates, and electrical system diagnostics, will be crucial for the next generation of automotive technicians.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 4, 2024

Designed for efficiency and performance, this patented product will disrupt the global automotive aftermarket, benefiting everyone from drivers to automotive technicians and parts distributors. UniClutch, a game-changing new clutch system, is launching two product types today for the first time in the United States.

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Humble Mechanic

APRIL 1, 2015

Today on the Automotive Podcast, we turn down a little different path. We look at some of the down sides of being an automotive technician. This is a road that I don’t love to go down that often. It can lead to getting stuck in a cycle of being negative. But I also feel like […]

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Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Chad Knaus, former crew chief for Jimmie Johnson and the only crew chief in NASCAR history with five consecutive Cup Series championships, highlights the importance of technician education in the safety and success of NASCAR.

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Advanced Technology Institute

APRIL 8, 2022

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) students were thrilled to receive two new “toys” in the form of a Chevrolet Camaro and Impala to be used in the Automotive Technician Program at ATI. We truly appreciate this donation to our Automotive Technician Program.

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As an international student, this presents an exciting opportunity to invest in a career that guarantees job safety and steady work—becoming a skilled automotive technician after automotive school means settling into a relevant, profitable, and future-proof future.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The decreasing cost of EVs indicates a larger trend towards electrification in transportation, signaling a significant shift in the skills required by automotive technicians.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 7, 2023

Charging produces heat and as fast charging becomes a priority for Canadians on the go, thermal management system maintenance becomes an even more essential skill for automotive technicians. Know the maintenance best practices for EV battery cooling systems after auto mechanic school.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As is often advised in automotive school , it’s important to check alignment every 6,000 to 10,000 miles or as needed, especially after hitting potholes or curbs. These tools help automotive technicians precisely adjust the vehicle’s alignment settings to meet manufacturer specifications.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For students in automotive technology training, CES 2024 was not just a showcase of what’s to come but a roadmap for what we need to learn and master.

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Humble Mechanic

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Today on the Automotive Podcast, we are exploring ways to become a better automotive Technician. Happy Monday folks. This will probably be just the first of several podcasts about way to get better at fixing cars. Also, just an FYI, I am a little under the weather today. This show may be a little weird. […]

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Our Hybrid and Electrical Mechanic Training Program stands at the forefront of this transformation, preparing future technicians to master the intricacies of electric and hybrid vehicles.

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The Mechanic Doctor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Automotive Technician An automotive technician diagnoses, fixes, and carries out regular maintenance on an array of motor vehicles. Some might also use their skills in a particular area or repair aspect, like tires, engines, or braking systems. Most mechanics work at repair garages or car dealerships.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Close to 30,000 automotive technicians were employed that year, representing a 4.2% Source: The TechForce Foundation That trend was promising, however, the demand for automotive technicians, driven by those choosing to move on, still surpasses the demand that comes from shop growth.

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Close to 30,000 automotive technicians were employed that year, representing a 4.2% Source: The TechForce Foundation That trend was promising, however, the demand for automotive technicians, driven by those choosing to move on, still surpasses the demand that comes from shop growth.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Designed with automotive technicians in mind, the Maximus Plus is the ultimate diagnostic scan tool that provides complete coverage flexibility, OE-level functionality and the power of Android at your fingertips. Matco Tools has announced the launch of its newest diagnostic scan tool — the Maximus Plus.

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Tire Review Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

TPMS technology has greatly improved tire maintenance and road safety, but servicing TPMS does come with challenges for automotive technicians. Since 2007, every new vehicle manufactured in the US has been required to include tire pressure monitoring systems (or TPMS).

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