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Considering Hybrid Technology Training? Find out Who’s Leading the EV Industry

Automotive Training Centre

In 2003, Tesla revolutionized the EV market with its high-performance electric cars and cutting-edge battery technology. The Toyota Prius , launched in 1997, was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid car and remains one of the best-selling hybrids globally. Contact ATC Surrey for more information.

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Restoration Colleges Take a Different Approach to “Teaching the Classics”

Eastwood

The decision for students who want a career working on cars and truck used to be simple – go to trade school, get your certifications and fall into work at a local indie shop or dealership. But as cars have become more digital, the traditional shop mechanic role has lost some of its glimmer for a new generation.

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BMW X3 Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

BMW essentially created the compact luxury SUV segment with the release of the X3 in 2003. BMW X3 Common Problems by Generation The best way to dig into common X3 problems is by generation since the powertrains vary significantly from the early iterations of the car to the latest model.

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5 Pressing AWD System Problems in Honda Pilot (+How To Fix)

RepairSmith

Your best bet is to visit a mechanic. The AWD alert essentially deactivates your car’s AWD system, shifting your Honda Pilot into front-wheel drive mode. Here’s what your mechanic will do: Check the sensors and actuators: They’ll check your vehicle for a faulty O2 sensor or actuator and install new ones.

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Bridging the past and present: Totten Tire may be Birch Run’s best kept secret in tires

Tire Review Magazine

After high school graduation, he headed to college and took a job for a different company, driving a tow truck and doing mechanical work. So, I came back to work around 2001, and in 2003 I started buying shares, purchasing so many a month.” If a mechanic calls in sick, I’ll be a mechanic that day.”

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Wrenching Women Wednesday with Katie French, featuring Jaime Spedden

RepairPal

I started working on cars because of the first “The Fast and the Furious” movie. I was a senior in high school when it came out and I drove a sporty compact car. The movie got me into modifications, which got me thinking about making money working on cars (for a living). It definitely was not. It hurt my confidence a lot.

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Window Gremlins

Wrench

A Quick History Of The Gremlin In 1970, American Motors (AMC) interestingly chose “Gremlin” as the model name for their new economy car despite the negative connotation. I recently encountered such a situation on one of our backup vehicles; a 2003 Jeep Liberty. Illustration by Sam Berman (1943).