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Discover Autocate: The Platform Promoting Equality in the Auto Mechanic Industry

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It also highlights AutoCate , a platform designed to educate and inspire women and ensure they receive equitable treatment in automotive services. Founded by Stefanie Bruinsma, a University of Waterloo graduate and former auto mechanic, AutoCate aims to combat the systemic inequalities women encounter in auto repair and maintenance.

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Open House! What Automotive School Hopefuls Can Look Forward To

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This peer-to-peer engagement is a great way to gather honest feedback and tips on maximizing your education. During the event, you can watch instructors and students perform mechanical maintenance tasks and repairs. Watch and engage in mechanical repairs at our automotive school’s open house.

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ASA Working to Ease the Labor Shortage in Repair and Collision Shops

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This started in the collision community in New Mexico and now has grown to an entire repair community in Southeast Heights area in Albuquerque.” “When we (ASA and New Mexico team) reached out to I-CAR, CCC, ARA and AMi, for help and training content, the response was a resounding “YES”, Benavidez stated.

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Profit is the thunder … Value is the lightning

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The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) , the industry’s leading provider and collaborator of management education for automotive collision and mechanical service repair professionals, is proud to announce that our 2023 Graduation was held live at Foundations Training Expo at Daytona Speedway on Saturday, Nov.

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What Does an Automotive Mechanic Do? An Updated Guide for Students

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Understanding the Role of a Mechanic After Automotive School Automotive mechanics, also known as automotive service technicians, play a crucial role in the maintenance and repair of vehicles. Obtaining this certification involves passing a comprehensive exam that tests skills and knowledge across all areas of vehicle repair.

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Combine Forces: Collision and General Repair

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Moreover, the combination of collision and general repair shops creates cross-selling opportunities, allowing shops to upsell additional services to existing customers. For instance, a customer visiting for collision repair may discover the need for routine maintenance or mechanical repairs during the inspection process.

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The Clouds Have Cleared: Auto Repairers Can Look Ahead now that there is Electoral Clarity

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A path towards federal funding for strengthening the auto repair technician workforce exists, but that funding might require flexibility to include internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles as well. Vehicle Safety Inspections Many mechanical repair businesses would benefit from federal regulation requiring vehicle safety inspections.