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Unsure of the Right Career For You? Why Consider Auto Careers

Automotive Training Centre

Diverse Career Opportunities After Auto Mechanic School The automotive industry isn’t limited to just being a mechanic; it spans many specializations, including service advising, collision repair, parts management, and vehicle inspection. Every day is different, as each vehicle and customer presents a new challenge.

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As EV prices fall, claim costs rise

Auto Service World

Electric vehicles are becoming more common on Canadian roads, partly thanks to reduced purchase prices. But their increasing prevalence is bringing new challenges, particularly in terms of collision repairs, according to Mitchell.

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Considering Auto Parts Training? Discover the Latest Manufacturing Trends

Automotive Training Centre

If you’re passionate about vehicles and considering a career in the auto industry, becoming a parts specialist is an exciting and rewarding path. As the automotive industry evolves, so do the manufacturing trends that shape how vehicles are designed, built, and maintained.

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Body Shop EV Repair

Tomorrow's Technician

In 2024, Hertz decided to sell off many of its electric vehicles (EVs). They also expressed concerns about the lack of collision shops willing to repair EVs and the lengthy period the vehicles would be out of service. You still have steel, plastic and paint that must be repaired or replaced.

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CCC Report Analyzes Labor Pressures, Vehicle Complexity

Tomorrow's Technician

(CCC) announced it has published its 2024 Crash Course Report, which indicates that increasing vehicle complexity, combined with rising labor costs and shortages, are placing persistent pressure on both insurers and repairers. Electric vehicle (EV) repairs: EVs are becoming more common in repair assessments.

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Executive Spotlight with Masters School of Autobody Management

AutoSuccess

He also talks about the origins of Masters School of Autobody Management, which offers training and consulting for the collision repair industry. The interview also touches on the repair of electric vehicles (EVs), highlighting the need for specialized training and equipment.

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Unveiling the Cost Dynamics: EVs Face Higher Repair Bills Than ICE Models in Global Study

Solera

By Javed, Sonia Solera Holdings, LLC, a global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, has unveiled a pioneering study that compares repair costs between electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. serves as the study’s model for comparison in both its EV and ICE variants.