Finish Line:Training the Technicians of the Future Contests Underway
This nationally recognized competition, which was developed in 1990 by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association,is designed to help curb the shortage of qualified automotive technicians and raise the level of vocational education standards in the public school system.
Crossword Puzzle: February 2011
Across 1. Drum-brake system footwear 3. Battery hydrometer info, ____ gravity 9. Bearing components, perhaps 10. Japanese warrior’s Kawasaki motorcycle 11. OBD scan-tool data 12. With 8-Down, exhaust-manifold item 14. NY tags motto, The ____ State 16. Alternator’s stationary windings 19. Nickname for Chevrolet emblem (3,3) 21. Dwell ____, ignition-timing spec 24. Serpentine-belt pulley type
Instructor Insight: Developing a Shop Class for the 21st Century
After years of being a shop owner and not knowing a better way, I developed my automotive class as I would a shop or service center with lots of employees. My class/lab reflects the world of work more than the average academic classroom.
Chevrolet Volt Wins 2011 North American Car of the Year
The North American Car of the Year is selected by a jury of 49 automotive journalists from Canada and the United States, representing newspapers, magazines, websites, television and radio shows.
Views of Free Automotive Technical Training Videos from Wells Continues to Grow
Wells Vehicle Electronics Video Library surpasses 500,000 views on YouTube — Making the company’s technical training videos among most popular programs from any aftermarket supplier
SEMA Presents $111,000 in Scholarships to Future Industry Leaders
Applications for the 2011-2012 program will be available at www.sema.org/scholarship in December.
Shoreline Community College Get a new Professional Automotive Training Center
Toyota (including the company’s Portland regional offices) and the Puget Sound Automotive Dealer Association each contributed $1 million toward construction of the 26,000 sq. ft. addition on the Shoreline campus
On the Cover…
Is there an electrical evolution/revolution occurring in the U.S. and around the globe?
Tool Rules: Time to Look into Special Timing Belt/Chain Tools
Many engines require special tools when changing a timing belt or chain. At the very least, you should have a belt tension gauge to make sure the tension on a timing belt is correct.
Wells Manufacturing’s Training Videos Are a Hit on YouTube
The new video series — which already tackles more than a dozen common vehicle service topics — is also available for free viewing via the customer-focused Wells Web site, www.wellsmfgcorp.com.