A Down and Dirty Look into Sprint Engine Building
Adapted from Jim Walbolt’s article in Engine Builder
Component Connection: Finding Those Faulty Fuel Pumps
I am honored to serve as the 33 chairman of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). As a non-profit, cross-industry organization, ASE was chartered in 1972 to improve the quality of Automotive Service through voluntary technician certification. I believe that the mission of ASE is as important today as when it first began.
Fishing the Net
One of the facts of life all automotive technicians face is that new technology will continue to change the business of automotive service and repair. As a technician, you need to be aware of how technology affects your job and the knowledge you need to succeed and keep your skills effective in the service bay.
The Benefits of a Complete Brake Job
Adapted from Lou Calka Jr.’s article in Brake & Front End
Great Adventure
One of the most important decisions in life is the choice of a career. Deciding what you want to do for a living is rarely a simple thing, and the choices you make to prepare for your chosen vocation while young can make a big difference in the choices you will have on the job.
REPORT CARD
Welcome to a new school year and congratulations on your choice of profession. I can assure you that the automotive industry can offer a productive and financially rewarding career once you complete your academic and hands-on training. The negative stereotypes regarding mechanics are quickly becoming a mindset of the past. Over the years, automotive technology
Diagnostics in the Palm of Your Hand
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in TechShop Equipment Tools & Supplies
Your Career Starts with a High-Quality Education
If you love cars and want a college education, CAP (College Automotive Program) may be the right choice for you. CAP is a nationwide effort of DaimlerChrysler to train and employ the industry’s best automotive technicians. The CAP automotive program is available at 35 various schools in 27 different states across the country. DaimlerChrysler believes
Badge of Honor – The Case for Ongoing Training
As a student in an automotive technology class, you are acquiring the basic skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed as an entry-level technician. It’s a good beginning to what will become a familiar part of your chosen career. Ongoing training is as much a part of becoming a successful technician as a good set
Loaded Calipers: It’s a Good Thing
Adapted from Gary Gom’s article in Underhood Service