Badge of Honor – Whats In It For Me?
One of the most frequent questions I encounter from technicians is, Whats in it for me (WIIFM)? Its an honest question and a fair one. Why go to the trouble of taking a test and getting ASE certified if you cant see the value in holding professional credentials in the first place. I could tell
Under The Hood – Getting To Know Diesels
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
Friction Familiarization
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Counterman
Badge of Honor – Habla Espanol?
Among the many things the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence does to help automotive technicians succeed is to stay abreast of changing demographics in the population. At the moment, Hispanics represent the fastest growing segment. For many, English is still a second language, so to help in their transition to our predominantly English technical
Living Under the Hood – Driving on Borrowed Time
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service
Real World – MTEC Electrical Technology
One would not think that a group of high school students at a hardscrabble technical school in the heart of West Virginia coal country would be competing in the countrys premier electric vehicle education program, the EV Challenge. Not only are the high school students at the Monongalia County Technical Education Center (MTEC) competing, they
Engine Series – Performance Power Through Induction Upgrades
Adapted from Larry Carley’s Article in ImportCar
Getting Tight With Torque Wrenches
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies
Chevy V8 Small Block Power: 1955-2005
Adapted from Larry Carley’s article in Underhood Service