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Finding Automotive Help

Finding Automotive Help Good news for motorists when things go bad is that an elite program for automotive repair facilities, founded by the group that certifies auto technicians, marks its tenth year. The Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program (BSRP) was founded to specifically recognize those businesses with the highest commitment to the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)’s goals. Businesses must have at least 75 percent of their repair personnel ASE certified in each area of service offered and submit to an annual review. In addition to looking for a repair shop with certified technicians, ASE recommends that...

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Automotive Air Conditioners

Automotive Air Conditioners It’s August, the car is jammed with kids and luggage, and you’re finally on your way to the cottage. Suddenly you realize that your car’s air conditioning system is on the fritz, and your family vacation really starts to heat up. Automotive air conditioning systems were first introduced in 1940 to address customer demands for relief from unbearable heat. These systems use refrigerant to cool the air and remove the heat from the car’s passenger compartment. Air conditioning also cleans the air that enters the car, and removes excess moisture as it dehumidifies the air. There are...

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Automotive Painting

Automotive Painting A car with an excellent paint job is one of life’s true joys. It’s like being the kid with the best bike in the neighbourhood or the biggest piece of birthday cake. Whether you drive a ’47 Eldorado, a ’66 Beetle or an ’07 fortwo, a great paint job will take your vehicle from ho-hum to headturner. Actually creating a great automotive paint job takes skill and finesse. Automotive painting is one of the most arduous and painstaking tasks in crafting an automobile. It can also be one of the most costly. If you are on a budget,...

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Smart And Safe Automotive Electronics

Smart And Safe Automotive Electronics We live in an age of information and technology that has made everything around us smarter. Electronic and digital components have made life easier in our homes, offices, and automobiles. Some of life’s bells and whistles, like nose hair trimmers, are no more than budget-grabbing gizmos. However there are many intelligent tools that can bring convenience and safety to our daily tasks. In the vast world of “smart” technology, the automotive electronics market is king. Indispensable features such as anti-lock braking systems and electronic stability control are perfect examples of smart and safe automotive electronics....

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Automotive Consumer Reports

Automotive Consumer Reports If you’ve ever purchased a car, or are in the market for a vehicle, then you know how important research is. Proper information gathering procedures can help you make an informed decision on the car you wish to buy. You want to do everything possible to prevent yourself from spending your hard-earned dollars on a lemon of an automobile. Because of your diligence to knowledge, there are many routes available for you to choose to get the information you need. You can ask people about the car in question, for example. However, most people, when they are...

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Automotive Detailing: How to Clean Automotive Upholstery

Automotive Detailing: How to Clean Automotive Upholstery Maintaining or restoring the “looks-like-new” condition of their automobiles is a consuming interest for most car owners. Most owners are interested in preserving their investment, and in enjoying the full use of their vehicle as long as possible. Other owners are interested in restoring a vehicle to the best condition possible in order to sell it or get a good trade-in value. Still others are attempting to restore a vehicle as a hobby, joining the many proud owners of classic and antique vehicles. These consumers want quality automotive cleaning products that will enable...

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Choosing A Good Automotive School Is Crucial To Your Career

Choosing A Good Automotive School Is Crucial To Your Career Automotive school is a necessity for anyone who wants to pursue a career as an auto mechanic. However, the school you go to can affect the path your career takes after graduation. Factors such as quality equipment, knowledgeable instructors, strong degree and ASE certification programs, the school’s qualifications and reputation, and student services all lend themselves to the overall quality of your education. Therefore, it is important to thoroughly research the automotive schools you are considering before making a final decision. Your goal in attending automotive school is to learn...

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Automotive Training For Do-It-Yourselfers

Automotive Training For Do-It-Yourselfers Automotive training used to be a more common part of our society. Shop class was a commonly offered elective in high schools nationwide, ensuring that most boys knew their way around a car’s engine bay. Additionally, cars relied more on mechanical principles, rather than computerized systems. As a result, when a car broke down, the owner was much more likely to know how to fix it themselves, or at least have a friend or a family member who could fix it for them. The situation has changed dramatically over the years. Today’s cars are much more...

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Ladies And Gentlemen, Start Your Careers! Automotive Technicians Wanted

Ladies And Gentlemen, Start Your Careers! Automotive Technicians Wanted It can be a challenge to land a prime spot on a race car pit crew. Yet vehicle dealerships across the country are scrambling to find qualified automotive technicians for their own “pit crews”-even with salaries of ,000 to ,000 or more, depending on the market and the technician’s level of training. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the auto industry will need 35,000 new technicians every year through 2010. Lucrative But Overlooked Careers With that in mind, an unusual contest is getting into gear with the purpose of...

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Automotive Technical Schools Keeping Up With the Times

Automotive Technical Schools Keeping Up With the Times Recent and proposed changes in emissions laws as they pertain to newly manufactured automobiles has prompted the auto industry to rethink it’s focus on fuel economy. Though manufacturers have reacted to legislative changes by developing and promoting hybrid and fuel cell powered vehicles, very few car owners have made the switch. The expense of research and development in addition to revised manufacturing platforms has put environmentally friendly vehicles out of reach for the average consumer. Still, the writing is on the wall in terms of the automotive industries future regarding reduced emissions....

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