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Check The Technical Service Bulletins

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Underhood Service by Kevin Wayne Over the last 28 years of being a technician, I have developed the habit of checking for and reading technical service bulletins at the forefront of the diagnostic process, especially when an unfamiliar vehicle exhibiting blatant or straightforward concerns comes into the shop.

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How consumer aftermarket perceptions have changed

Auto Service World

Consumers are finding dealers more convenient, lower priced, fairer and with greater technical expertise than before, a recent report found.

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UTI Announces ‘Summer Ignite’ Program

Tomorrow's Technician

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is bringing its Summer Ignite program back for 2024 in partnership with NAPA. The program was established in 2018 to allow high school juniors to explore careers in automotive or motorcycle repair. June 10, 2024 NASCAR Technical Institute (N.C.): June 24, 2024 UTI-Orlando (Fla.):

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TechForce Opens Nominations for Sixth Techs Rock Awards

Tire Review Magazine

Since its inception in 2018, the Techs Rock Awards have recognized 75 technicians and technician students, providing over $131,000 in scholarships and prizes. Eligible nominees for the sixth annual Techs Rock Awards include professional transportation technicians and technical students studying or working in any of the award categories.

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TechForce Opens Nominations for Sixth Techs Rock Awards

Tire Review Magazine

Since its inception in 2018, the Techs Rock Awards have recognized 75 technicians and technician students, providing over $131,000 in scholarships and prizes. Eligible nominees for the sixth annual Techs Rock Awards include professional transportation technicians and technical students studying or working in any of the award categories.

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Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Aviation, Motorcycle & Marine

Tomorrow's Technician

TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards is an awards program recognizing both technical students’ and professional technicians’ commitment to the profession. Joshua was also a National Technical Honor Society member before graduating Valedictorian in 2018.

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Understanding vehicle ‘qualifiers’ for accurate TPMS diagnostics

Tire Review Magazine

For example, the 2018 Ford Focus and 2018 Ford Focus RS will have different TPMS sensors. For example, the 2018 Toyota Camry Hi-Line or Lo-Line. Yanick Leduc has been a technical trainer for more than 20 years. Trim level (LX or GT version) Different trim levels might work on different TPMS communication protocols.

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