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ASW Conversations: Opening new bay doors

Auto Service World

The 2017 Canadian Technician of the Year from CARS magazine was the lead tech at Master Mechanic High Park, the 2021 Shop of the Year. It’s not often, perhaps even rare, these days that a technician sets off on their own to open their own shop. But that’s the plunge Rui Silvestre has taken.

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Will electric cars bring less work to the industry?

Auto Mechanic School Edu

Obviously, while this is just a silly example, we know that the skillset it takes to work in the auto industry, building and fixing cars, is night and day different to that of knowing how to fix a computer. Electric cars require little maintenance such as oil changes and don’t really break down much.

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6 Recurrent Dodge Charger AWD Problems (+How to Address)

RepairSmith

The Dodge Charger is a sporty sedan well-known for its robust V6 engine, muscle car aesthetics, and comfortable features. Transfer Case Makes Whining Noise When AWD Is Activated If your car makes a whining noise at higher speeds or when the AWD mode is activated, a bad transfer case is likely the culprit.

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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. The day finally came in 2017 when I was ready to say, ‘Okay, I want to buy it all now,’” Garno said. If a mechanic calls in sick, I’ll be a mechanic that day.”

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4 Worrying Hyundai Santa Fe AWD System Problems (+Fixes)

RepairSmith

It’s best to have a mechanic check it out and replace them if needed. Mechanical issues: If components like the viscous coupling, drive shaft, or transfer case fail, you may hear odd sounds or struggle with AWD engagement. You should have a mechanic repair or replace these parts with new Hyundai inventory as soon as possible.

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BMW X3 Common Problems

Alex's Autohaus

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. Given the age of these cars, it’s likely the ignition coils have been replaced by more reliable units, but failures are still possible.

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VinFast: What You Should Know About the New EV If You’re Considering Hybrid And Electrical Mechanic Training

Automotive Training Centre

VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker, has entered the scene with a bold vision and a commitment to innovation.VinFast is a subsidiary of Vingroup, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, entered the automotive scene in 2017 with an ambitious goal to become a global player in the industry.

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