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Check The Technical Service Bulletins

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of Underhood Service by Kevin Wayne Over the last 28 years of being a technician, I have developed the habit of checking for and reading technical service bulletins at the forefront of the diagnostic process, especially when an unfamiliar vehicle exhibiting blatant or straightforward concerns comes into the shop.

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Schaeffler Announces New Automotive Manufacturing Facility

Tomorrow's Technician

with the addition of a new manufacturing facility focused on producing automotive electric mobility solutions. Schaeffler is investing over $230 million in building a greenfield manufacturing facility, located in Dover, Ohio, as well as future expansions in the state until 2032.

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SKF, Hazet, announce partnership

Auto Service World

SKF and Hazet announced the technical partnership for the independent automotive aftermarket where they will co-develop solutions. Hazet is a manufacturer of hand tools and workshop equipment. Two companies are teaming up to develop needs for automotive shops.

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Career Spotlight: What Does a Parts Specialist Do?

Automotive Training Centre

Skills Required for a Parts Specialist The role of a parts specialist requires a combination of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills. Parts specialists must be able to explain technical information and provide excellent customer service. Parts specialists are in charge of maintaining the inventory after auto parts training.

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Hybrid Technology Students: How Mazda’s EV Battery Plan Could Shape the Future

Automotive Training Centre

It includes developing a scalable EV platform expected to debut around 2027 and establishing a battery module manufacturing plant in Japan. This includes the construction of a newly announced battery module manufacturing plant in Iwakuni City, Japan. Mazdas electrification strategy is ambitious and innovative.

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Code Interpretation Tips for Students in Hybrid Technology Training

Automotive Training Centre

Second Character : Denotes whether its a manufacturer-specific or generic code. Cross-Reference Codes with Manufacturer Resources While generic OBD codes are helpful, many hybrid and electric vehicles use manufacturer-specific codes to identify unique issues. P for powertrain, B for body, etc.).

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Auto Body Repair: What is the Appropriate Body Filler?

Tomorrow's Technician

Courtesy of BodyShop Business by the I-CAR Repairability Technical Support Team Cosmetic repair today has many options for repair materials. Body filler manufacturers have many options from general purpose to premium performance products. Let’s look at what different types of body filler are available and their characteristics.