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20th Anniversary Reflections: What We’ve Learned About the Automotive Industry Over the Years

Automotive Training Centre

Twenty years ago, the automotive industry was focused primarily on mechanical innovations and basic electronic systems. Over the past 20 years, we’ve seen that the most successful technicians and industry leaders understand that customer service and teamwork are as vital as technical skills.

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2024 Career Guide: How to Get a Job as a Mechanic

Automotive Training Centre

Customer Service Skills : As a personalized customer service experience continues to be paramount for modern drivers, good communication and customer service skills are essential for explaining technical information in understandable terms and building trust with clients.

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Career Highlight: What Does A Heavy Duty Estimator Do?

Automotive Training Centre

Required Skills and Qualifications After Auto Parts Training To be successful as a heavy duty estimator after auto parts training , one must possess a mix of technical and soft skills: Technical Knowledge: A deep understanding of vehicle mechanics, bodywork, and electronics is crucial.

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GM Autoride Suspension Diagnostics

Brake & Front End

ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION The electronic suspension control (ESC) system independently controls each of the four shock absorbers to control the vehicle’s ride characteristics. The system uses the Electronic Suspension Control Module (ESCM) and the serial data circuit to perform the system functions.

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Management, technical training top focus at AARO show

Auto Service World

He dove into strategies to improve your business and be better prepared for the fall and winter by offering strategies for better inspections, tire sales, customer service, labour rate and more. He gave a training course on handling the busy season and the chaos that comes with it. The next two days featured Lindertech training.

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The Importance of Dispatchers in Today’s World

Automotive Training Centre

At ATC Cambridge, you’ll gain practical experience delivering quality customer service. Dispatchers Ensure Alignment with Regulations Today, there are more regulations than ever.

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Laying Out Your Shop for ADAS/EV Repairs

Brake & Front End

Does your shop have capabilities or a plan for new vehicle electronics or battery-electric vehicles (BEVs)? All automakers will introduce more and more new electronic systems every year. Think through not just the space and internet connection, but electronic equipment such as scan tools and targets. Is the equipment cared for?