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Road To AAPEX: Shifting Vehicle Service Gears

Brake & Front End

A good project car brings people together. And once Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician, and the technicians-in-training at OTC got to pop the hood and slide under it on a creeper to get their hands in it, its service needs raised eyebrows. But it’s not all tension and torque wrenches.

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Road To AAPEX: Shifting Vehicle Service Gears

Tomorrow's Technician

A good project car brings people together. And once Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician, and the technicians-in-training at OTC got to pop the hood and slide under it on a creeper to get their hands in it, its service needs raised eyebrows. But it’s not all tension and torque wrenches.

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PitStop: Transforming Transparency Into Vehicle Value

Motor Verso

In the confusing world of buying and selling used cars, one of the most powerful commodities that you can own… Read more » The post PitStop: Transforming Transparency Into Vehicle Value appeared first on Motor Verso.

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McGovern Auto Group Donates 3 High-End New Vehicles to Local High Schools

AutoSuccess

McGovern Automotive Group (MAG) recently announced that McGovern Ford dealerships in conjunction with Ford Motor Company have donated a trio of advanced technology vehicles to three local high schools’ automotive technology programs. ” Modern cars feature advanced technologies that enhance safety, convenience, and connectivity.

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Adjusting Parking Brakes

Brake & Front End

First, it must be able to hold the vehicle on an incline. Second, it must be able to stop a vehicle under a specific distance if the hydraulic brakes have failed. Self-Adjusting Pedals and Levers Some vehicles will have a self-adjusting parking brake that does not adjust the cables at the wheels, but at the parking brake pedal.

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What Would I Say To My Younger Self?

Tomorrow's Technician

Don’t Mistake Self-Confidence for Arrogance By nature, technicians and business owners are problem solvers, and, in many cases, a master tech decides to open his own shop. Suddenly, what was his greatest asset in fixing vehicles – confidence – is now his greatest liability. Pass these folks along to someone who can vet them.

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What You Can Do With Automotive Technician Training

Arizona Automotive Institute

If you are someone who enjoys a challenging job that involves hands-on services, a career as an automotive technician could be the perfect fit. There is a reason fixing cars is both a career and hobby for so many individuals: there is something special about working on cars. AAI cannot guarantee employment or salary.