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New program aims to better educate women about auto repair

Auto Service World

AutoCate, founded by Stefanie Bruinsma, a University of Waterloo mechanical engineering graduate and mechanic, connects car owners with trusted auto repair experts and educators, … The post New program aims to better educate women about auto repair appeared first on Auto Service World.

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ASW Conversations: Investing and learning in the EV space

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Scott and Bruce Eccles share their experience of getting up and running, from installing charging stations to getting training and educating the consumer. They don’t realize their vehicle has a typical car battery that needs to be checked. And educating them is what we need to do — trying to get them to understand.

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The Value of Multimedia Learning With Auto Mechanic Student Daniel Endresza

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The Importance of Getting Hands-On Daniel’s story shows that learning by doing is more than just an educational strategy—it’s a necessity in the world of auto mechanics. “As He describes a playful but deeply educational rapport with his instructor, Rick, where their mutual love for European cars fuels ongoing learning.

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Sharing lessons in this issue of EV World

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Scott and Bruce Eccles of Eccles Auto Service in Dundas, Ontario, near Hamilton, chatted about how they got into the business of EV repair and maintenance, what they offer their customers and the challenges that have come about when it comes to educating the public about the need to ensure proper servicing of EVs.

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Automotive School: Brady Kinslow’s Path to a Better Life

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Bradys passion for cars began in high school, where he attended a hands-on program that immersed him in the trades. From there, I started working on my own cars at home, helping my dad. A Lifelong Passion for Cars Bradys passion for mechanics goes beyond simply fixing cars. That passion stayed with him through adulthood.

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Auto Tech News: Are Self-Driving Vehicles Around the Corner?

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Thanks to groundbreaking developments in auto tech , fully autonomous cars seem closer than ever. From Teslas Autopilot to Waymos driverless taxis, the concept of a car that can safely navigate without a drivers hands on the wheel has transitioned from an ambitious experiment to a real-world application. But how close are we, really?

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Use Technology to Enhance Shop Safety After Auto Mechanic School

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Education and Ongoing Training Your education from auto mechanic school is just the beginning. If you want to turn your passion for cars into a career, start by exploring an automotive training program that emphasizes hands-on skills and the latest industry technology. Do you want to become a mechanic ?

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