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Street Rod and Custom Fabrication

December 17, 2015

Are you interested in learning how to customize or restore cars both inside and out? WyoTech offers training in street rod and custom cars. Check out WyoTech's courses in street rod and custom fabrication.

"Pimp My Ride": Become a Custom Auto Technician

December 15, 2015

Xzibit may be the most famous face on MTV's Pimp My Ride, but the real stars of the show are the guys from West Coast Customs and Galpin Auto Sports, who turn dying clunkers into modern works of art, which are often worth as much as $20,000 to $30,000. Custom car detailing and refinishing is one of the most creative jobs in automotive technology, and it requires specialized skills above and beyond standard automotive repair training.

ASE Certification

December 15, 2015

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is the mark of distinction awarded to qualifying automobile aftermarket service and repair technicians.

Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates: What Difference Does It Make?

December 15, 2015

Technical schools offer a variety of awards at graduation: certificates, diplomas, and degrees. Major differences in these three awards include time it takes for completion—generally about a year for many diploma and certification programs, and generally about two years for an associate degree.

Automotive Electrician

December 15, 2015

Job Description: Electronic equipment installers and repairers for motor vehicles install, diagnose, and repair communication, sound, security, and navigation equipment in motor vehicles. Most installation work involves either new alarm or sound systems. New sound systems vary significantly in cost and complexity of installation.

Mercedes-Benz Manufacturer Training

February 24, 2016

Mercedes-Benz is one of the most famous luxury car brands out there. With people investing money in nice cars, it is not surprising that automotive technicians are needed to be familiar with the Mercedes-Benz car lines. People need automotive technicians to assist them in regular car maintenance as well as car repairs. Now is a great time to start your education in Mercedes-Benz manufacturer training so you can go out there and start fixing those nice, fancy cars!

Auto-Body Technician

December 15, 2015

Alternate Job Titles: Automotive Body Repairer, Collision Repair Technician

Automotive Technician

December 15, 2015

Automobile Mechanic, Automotive Service Technician

Automotive Careers Present and Future

December 15, 2015

If you've ever considered a career in the automotive or motor sports industries, it's time to start your engine and make your move. With expectations of more than 56,000 new service, repair, and maintenance jobs being created each year through 2012 (ETA), the employment situation for aspiring auto service technicians and mechanics couldn't be better.

Diesel Opportunities

December 15, 2015

When most people see the word ‘diesel,’ they think of diesel trucks, but the truth is that diesel technicians have many more opportunities available to them. Diesel engines are also found in buses, trains, ships, farm and mining equipment, and even as the engine of choice to some drag racing teams. The expansion of diesel engines into other fields, such as aviation, is imminent, with diesel being not only the cheaper fuel in some places, but also a more efficient means of propulsion.

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