Volvo Trucks Partners With Technical Colleges To Expand Advanced Diesel Technician Training
Volvo Trucks is expanding its Diesel Advanced Technology Education (DATE) program, partnering with technical colleges in Florida, Ohio and Texas beginning in early 2019.
37 Apprentice Technicians Graduate From Service King Apprentice Development Program
Service King Collision Repair Centers is celebrating the graduation of 37 apprentice technicians from seven different states across the U.S. as part of its Apprentice Development Program.
Kickstarting Your Automotive Career In The Real World: Meet Tesla Technician Bel Valdez
When Maribel “Bel” Valdez was 16 years old, she was discouraged from pursuing a career as an automotive technician. More than a decade later, she completed her automotive technology education, landed a job at Tesla and isn’t turning back.
Burnsville High School Students Fix Teachers’ Cars For Cash
Automotive students at a Burnsville, Minnesota, high school work on donated and staff vehicles for $40 an hour – earning each student about $350 at the end of the school year.
From Land Cruisers To Leadership
Colin Northup’s passion for repair has propelled him through many projects and training opportunities. As an aspiring performance shop owner, Northup has been busy preparing himself for a future in automotive repair, while still having fun along the way.
June 9-15, 2014 is Designated as Automotive Service Professionals Week
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has declared June 9-15, 2014 as National Automotive Service Professionals Week. Building on the success of Automotive Service Professionals Day established in 2001, ASE launched National Automotive Service Professional’s Week in 2005 to honor the commitment and dedication of automotive, truck and collision technicians, along with parts
A8 Test Prep Quick Quiz
Attaining A8 Engine Performance Certification is the last step to being recognized as an ASE-Certified Master Automobile Technician and is required as a prerequisite to register for the L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist test. Gain a real sense of accomplishment and pride in your hard work and take our five question quick quiz to know if you’ve “made the grade!”
Shorted Motor Gen Tech Tip
In this hybrid tech tip clip instructor Dave Hobbs talks about the hybrid battery disconnects and how important it it for you as a technician to know how to know the procedures to deactivate and shut down hybrid voltage systems in order to safely and efficiently even be able to service other non hybrid systems on a vehicle.
Quick Quiz: Misfire Diagnostics
Some of the most frustrating codes for a technician to handle are the p 300s. Do you have the knowledge and confidence needed to handle your next misfire in your bay, by recognizing solutions for misfires and tough codes?
