Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 24, 2024

As everyone who has ever undergone automotive training can attest, an apprenticeship is a key step towards mastering your trade. It is a valuable opportunity to tackle real-life scenarios under the mentorship of a skilled tradesman. Crucially, it allows you to build up your skills and confidence and gain experience in your chosen field. The transition from classroom learning to hands-on experience in a real-world environment can be thrilling.

Apprenticeship 218

Apprenticeship Auto Mechanic Training Technical Automotive 218

Auto Service World

JANUARY 23, 2024

Most shop owners are preparing for the upcoming technological challenges of servicing electric vehicles and those equipped with advanced driver assistance systems — but they certainly expect challenges ahead. Advisory firm Roland Berger partnered with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance … The post Barriers shop owners face in EV, ADAS prep appeared first on Auto Service World.

Electric Vehicles 282

Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Auto Repair 282

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 24, 2024

I n a perfect world, a flashing check engine light for DTCs P0301 through P0312 would always be solved by installing a new ignition coil. If this were true, technicians would not need countless hours of training. However, the reality is that a misfire can be more than a missing spark from an ignition coil. Also, replacing a single coil might not be the best approach to curing an engine of a chronic misfire.

Check Engine Light 246

Check Engine Light Engineering Electricity Management 246

autoevolution

JANUARY 23, 2024

The 1,300 BYD all-electric supercar, the Yangwang U9 (), gets a close-up review on YouTube, and we’re left with the impression that all that power suddenly doesn’t look so appealing in person. The car made waves last spring when it was introduced at the Shanghai Auto Show, and it will be launched on the Chinese market later this year for an estimated $150,000.

Electricity 143

Electricity Car IT 143

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 26, 2024

The automotive industry has rapidly transformed in recent years, with high-tech cars becoming the norm. As cars become more sophisticated, the traditional role of an auto mechanic is evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities. Today, we’ll explore how high-tech cars are changing the auto repair industry and offer guidance on how aspiring mechanics like you can prepare for this shift.

Auto Repair 254

Auto Repair Mechanic Auto Mechanic Training Software 254

Auto Service World

JANUARY 23, 2024

High costs of repair are pushing rental giant Hertz to sell off its electric vehicle rental fleet in favour of internal combustion engines for its customers. In all, Hertz plans to sell 20,000 EVS, about a third of its entire … The post Herz unloading EVs for ICE appeared first on Auto Service World.

Electric Vehicles 275

Electric Vehicles Electricity Engineering Vehicle 275

R.O. Writer

JANUARY 26, 2024

What does the year ahead hold for auto repair shops like yours? We don’t have a crystal ball, but here are a few research-backed trends that the team at R.O. The post Auto Repair Shop Trends to Prepare for in 2024 appeared first on R.O. Writer.

Auto Repair Shop 130

Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Management 130

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 24, 2024

The automobile industry has witnessed several remarkable rollouts since it began its drive to adopt electric powertrains. With electric vehicles (EVs) fast becoming all the rage, the biggest car manufacturers have been in a hot race to key into the electrification roadmap, and several winners have emerged. There has been no short supply of impressive cars sporting the most innovative solutions in electric batteries and powertrain technology.

Automotive 245

Automotive Electric Vehicles Mechanic Electricity 245

Auto Service World

JANUARY 24, 2024

There’s a famous quote by Wayne Gretzky about skating to where the puck is going to be instead of where it is. The aftermarket could heed those words when it comes to selling auto parts. Whether customers are searching high … The post Why you should be selling on every platform appeared first on Auto Service World.

IT 264

IT Auto Repair 264

AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 26, 2024

Many shop owners are not aware that if they pay a bonus to their employees, that bonus may be subjected to overtime laws. There is a calculation that must be used if this pertains to you. Contact your payroll company, and/or a human resource professional to make sure if you are in compliant with labor laws for your state, and they can also help you calculate the correct overtime.

130

130

autoevolution

JANUARY 25, 2024

‘My Bugatti is too crammed, unpractical, and high-octane smelly,’ said no hyper-rich owner ever, but let’s give them the benefit of the doubt and pretend there would be such a case. For the sheer amusement of the imagination, let’s also say that Bugatti would happily indulge the pretentious complainer with an alternative. An all-electric sedan hypercar would be the proper offering of peace.

Electricity 131

Electricity 131

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 25, 2024

Are you passionate about cars and have a knack for solving mechanical puzzles? A career as an auto mechanic is the right fit for you! However, to succeed in this field and secure a rewarding job, you’ll need more than just a love for automobiles. Employers in the field are on the lookout for specific competencies. Fortunately, auto mechanic school can equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the industry.

Mechanic 225

Mechanic Technical Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair 225

Auto Service World

JANUARY 24, 2024

A recent study took a look at Canadian car-buying patterns, evolving preferences, and the resilience of consumers amid economic turbulence. AutoTrader’s Automotive Trends Outlook sheds light on what Canadians are thinking about for their future vehicles and how the industry … The post AutoTrader’s top industry trends appeared first on Auto Service World.

Automotive 261

Automotive Vehicle Car Auto Repair 261

AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 26, 2024

The fear of raising prices, both in labor and part margins, always brings an element of fear. This is totally understandable. However, that fear may not be real. The first strategy when pricing is to ensure that you build value in what you are selling. If the perceived value is low, price becomes important. If the perceived value is high, price begins to fade as an issue.

IT 130

IT 130

autoevolution

JANUARY 22, 2024

People like pickup trucks because they are versatile vehicles. Tradespeople can use them for work, travelers for towing, adventurers for overlanding, and everybody else can turn them into unnecessarily large commuting appliances. It's no wonder that Tesla wanted a piece of the pie. After all, Ford has been championing this sector for nearly half a century.

Trucking 131

Trucking Vehicle IT 131

Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 23, 2024

Teamwork makes the dream work in any establishment or organization, including auto dealerships. In the fast-paced world of auto sales, a dealership’s ability to succeed depends not only on the caliber of the vehicles it offers but also heavily on the abilities and teamwork of its sales staff. As you might expect in any corporate organization, each role in an auto dealership is a vital cog in the business wheel and cannot function independently.

Service Advisor 193

Service Advisor Finance Auto Mechanic Training Management 193

Auto Service World

JANUARY 26, 2024

While Canadians are seeing new vehicle transaction prices increase, Americans are seeing things trend in the other direction. In the fall, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported that Canadians were paying an average transaction price (ATP) of nearly $53,000 at the dealership … The post U.S. new vehicle prices drop appeared first on Auto Service World.

Vehicle 253

Vehicle Consulting Automotive Auto Repair 253

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 26, 2024

A great quote only gets better with age. It can stand up to changes in society, technology and morals. Here are six quotes that every future shop owner should live by: “People like to talk about a job well done and equally like to complain when a job is badly done.” – Fred G. Wacker, president, Ammco Tools, May 1973 issue of Brake & Front End. Fred made this comment in 1973 long before Facebook, Yelp or Twitter.

Automotive Services 130

Automotive Services Manufacturing Engineering Automotive 130

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 25, 2024

One of the most transformative laws when it comes to vehicles and technicians is just 12 months away from taking full effect. This law has removed most of the harmful ingredients in brake pads that can impact the environment and technicians. The law has been slowly phased in over 15 years and has not impacted the performance of the brake pads you install.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Technical Trucking Management 130

AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 24, 2024

Understanding and navigating the tax implications and responsibilities of business income is crucial for every business owner, especially those operating as an S-Corp. A very common question that often arises is whether or not S-Corp distributions and draws are taxable. In this blog post, we’ll answer this question and explore the key considerations of S-Corp taxation.

Management 130

Management IT 130

Auto Service World

JANUARY 26, 2024

There’s going to be significant growth of battery electric vehicles by the end of the decade, an automotive leader predicted recently. BEVs alone made up 10 per cent of new vehicle registrations in the third quarter of 2023. And those … The post How the BEV landscape will change appeared first on Auto Service World.

Electric Vehicles 250

Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Automotive 250

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 26, 2024

GB Remanufacturing, Inc. expanded its Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) program, introducing new GDI injectors, seal kits, injector multi-packs and a premium GDI seal tool kit. The addition of 17 new GDI part numbers, including injectors, seal kits, fuel lines and a seal replacement tool kit, extends GB Reman’s remanufactured GDI program. These new parts provide coverage for over 2,300 vehicle applications and more than 24 million vehicles, the company said.

Vehicle 130

Vehicle Engineering IT 130

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 25, 2024

According to data presented by Stocklytics.com , global EV sales are expected to hit almost 12 million units in 2024. A Statista survey showed global EV sales have tripled since 2020, rising from 3.1 million to 10.64 million sold vehicles. In 2021 alone, sales surged by 107% year-over-year, followed by a 55% growth in 2022. After a 3% increase last year, the annual EV sales growth rate is expected to triple and hit 10% in 2024, resulting in almost 12 million new EVs on the road.

Electric Vehicles 130

Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Car 130

AutoShopOwner

JANUARY 24, 2024

If I could call just one automotive article a complete seminar, this would be the article. It was a very good article with some absolutely great books to read.

Automotive 130

Automotive IT 130

Auto Service World

JANUARY 23, 2024

A recent report found that the Tesla Model 3 is the top choice for car shoppers when looking for an electric vehicle for under $50,000 (all prices in U.S. dollars). This ranking was put together by Cash for Clunkers and … The post The budget friendly EVs consumers are looking for appeared first on Auto Service World.

Electric Vehicles 249

Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Car 249

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 26, 2024

As the shift toward an electrified future continues, a record-breaking nearly 1.2 million U.S. vehicle buyers chose to go electric last year, according to the latest data from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. Electric vehicles (EVs) represent the fastest-growing car sales category, holding a 7.6% share of the total U.S. vehicle market in 2023, up from 5.9% in 2022.

Electric Vehicles 130

Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle Automotive 130

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 24, 2024

An alignment angle doesn’t change randomly. There is a cause-and-effect relationship between external and internal forces that can alter the geometry of a vehicle’s suspension. Having the alignment reading for only one angle on one corner is just like knowing the temperature without knowing if there is a tornado outside. Just making adjustments and not asking why the adjustments were needed can lead to a comeback.

Vehicle 130

Vehicle Hydraulics Engineering IT 130

Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 24, 2024

EPISODE: 084 – Failing Forward in Marketing In a world where so many great lessons come from failing, people are afraid of failure. We see this a lot, especially when it comes to marketing. Every time you learn something that doesn’t work, it puts you closer to finding something that does. So why do people give up on marketing so early and build belief systems that certain types of marketing “don’t work” when the evidence points to the contrary?

Auto Repair 130

Auto Repair IT 130

Auto Service World

JANUARY 25, 2024

A new poll conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has unveiled a significant concern among Canadians about speeding in residential areas. The concern is there even though many admitted to occasionally engaging in the behaviour themselves. According to the … The post Speeding a top concern for Canadians appeared first on Auto Service World.

Automobile 248

Automobile Auto Repair 248

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 25, 2024

TIPM is a fuse box, relay box and electronic module all in one. The electronic module is connected to several data networks. For engineers, the module reduces a lot of wiring under the hood and passing through the firewall. The TIPM also increases the functionality of a component by allowing several inputs to control one component. Think about something as simple as a horn.

Electronics 130

Electronics Vehicle Engineering Car 130

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 24, 2024

There’s a lot of conversation today about the evolution of vehicle powertrains, from traditional gasoline and diesel to hybrid and electric. No matter how contentious the arguments get about what powers the vehicles we drive, there is one thing everyone agrees on. It needs to stop, and needs to stay stopped, and interesting enough, a lot of the components we will be servicing won’t change regardless of what the powertrain is.

Electronics 130

Electronics Engineering Electric Vehicles Electricity 130

autoevolution

JANUARY 24, 2024

The most common Chevelle body style in 1968 was the 2-door sport coupe, with Chevrolet building over 180K units fitted with a V8 engine (in addition to over 20,500 units with a six-cylinder engine). The SS396 was the runner-up from a production numbers perspective with 55,309 units, while the Malibu 4-door sedan accounted for approximately 40,000 units. 30,772 Malibus. ( continue reading.

Engineering 115

Engineering 115

Auto Service World

JANUARY 22, 2024

Standard Motor Products announced that it released 2,626 new part numbers in 2023. Its December release provided new coverage in 71 product categories and 128 part numbers for 2022-2024 model-year vehicles. Standard’ hybrid and electric vehicle program saw an expansion, … The post Details on what SMP released last year appeared first on Auto Service World.

Electric Vehicles 242

Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle IT 242

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 25, 2024

One of the most transformative laws when it comes to vehicles and technicians is just 12 months away from taking full effect. This law has removed most of the harmful ingredients in brake pads that can impact the environment and technicians. The law has been slowly phased in over 15 years and has not impacted the performance of the brake pads you install.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Technical Trucking Management 130

Brake & Front End

JANUARY 24, 2024

It’s the fastest growing fuel segment, with more than half of new vehicles now equipped with this system. IT is gasoline direct injection, or GDI, and it has been a key part of efforts to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions since the early 2000s. While these efforts have proved effective, GDI systems encounter specific failures and require an understanding of how they work and how to test them when they set a code.

Engineering 130

Engineering Vehicle Mechanic Manufacturing 130

autoevolution

JANUARY 23, 2024

The refreshed Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD impressed in a winter range test in Norway. Despite the extremely cold weather, with temperatures dropping below -20 degrees Celsius (-4 F), the Model 3 covered more than 300 km (186 miles). Unlike some of its competitors, the Model 3 continued to drive after its projected range reached zero during the test.

Electric Vehicles 116

Electric Vehicles Electricity Vehicle IT 116

Auto Service World

JANUARY 25, 2024

A new partnership aims to boost job opportunities in Canada’s automotive aftermarket. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada announced an exclusive recruitment and human resources services partnership with Auto-jobs.ca. The deal will look to increase accessibility in connecting with qualified … The post AIA Canada partners with job site appeared first on Auto Service World.

Automotive 238

Automotive 238