Automotive Video Releases Training DVD in Spanish
Hispanic automotive technicians are a valuable asset to repair shops and form a rapidly growing percentage of the professional auto repair community. However, due to the language barrier, these technicians face difficult problems in obtaining the ongoing training they seek and it has become critical to provide technical training in Spanish.
Monroe and Walker ‘DRIVE’ Technical Training at Vocational Programs Across the U.S.
The Tenneco DRIVE program, developed in 2005 by the Monroe and Walker brands, will target several new automotive vocational and high school programs this fall. Now in its third year, DRIVE continues to help enhance the preparation and education of the next generation of undercar technicians.
ASE Introduces Refrigerant Program Application Wizard
The National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) recently released its new Section 609 Wizard to help service technicians quickly determine their EPA-approved credentialing requirements for air conditioning service. The wizard helps eliminate some of the confusion when working on air conditioning systems used in different types of vehicles.
ASE TechQuiz Expands into Parts Arena
The National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE) has released the latest addition to its popular TechQuiz series with a new Parts Specialist quiz. This new offering from ASE is the fifth in the TechQuiz series, following the 2006 release of Gasoline Engines, Drive Trains, Undercar and Electrical/Electronics & HVAC.
Bendix Brand Training Classes Focus on Electronics, Diagnostics and Popular Braking Systems
To help technicians that buy and sell Bendix branded brake products better understand today’s complex braking systems, the Bendix team has several training classes available. These courses cover hydraulic braking, light truck and SUV ABS systems, Delphi VI ABS and traction control systems, import brakes, braking electronics and more.
Bendix Offers Seminars on Brake Electronics, Hydraulics and More
In 2007, the Bendix Brakes Answerman team is offering a number of training programs for both counterstaff and technicians. Among them are "Automotive Brake Electrical & Electronics" and "Automotive Hydraulic Brake Diagnosis."
ASE Collision Repair and Refinishing Series Now Available from Thomson Delmar Learning
Thomson Delmar Learning, a leading provider of quality education and training products and services throughout the world and part of Thomson Learning, announced the publication of the updated ASE Test Preparation Collision Repair and Refinishing Series Manuals.
ACDelco Offers Training Incentives, New Classes for 2007
The automotive aftermarket industry has long recognized ACDelco for its world-class training program that helps technicians and shop owners to stay current with new technology through the latest information and cutting-edge instruction.
Timken Introduces its Tech Series Automotive and Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Training and Resource CD
The Timken Company has released its Tech Series Automotive and Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Training and Resource CD (version 1.4), the latest edition of its interactive training tool. The Tech Series interactive training CD was developed specifically for the needs of the automotive and heavy-duty aftermarket industry.
Visteon Offers a Variety of Valuable Training Programs for Technicians
Visteon has developed a variety of valuable training programs and materials designed to help technicians and parts professionals understand the diagnostic and repair requirements of today’s cooling, air conditioning and rotating electric systems.
Mighty Introduces DVD on Selling Preventive Maintenance in the Waiting Room
New DVD presentations from Mighty effectively "sell" vital PM services in your waiting room or lobby with or without sound in a continuous 35-minute loop. Both DVDs are educational rather than commercial presentations to ensure credibility. The language is simple, objective, and easy to understand and act upon.
Spring 2007 ASE Certification Testing Schedule Announced
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will offer its full complement of 40-plus certification tests for repair professionals and parts specialists this Spring over the course of three evenings on May 8, 10 and 15, 2007. The tests will be given at approximately 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The registration deadline is March 31, 2007.