When it comes to auto body painting there’s sanding, painting, and applying solvent or fillers as daily duties of professional and practicing collision repair technicians. But no automotive technician or hobbyist should ever put their health in danger for the perfect paint job. At ATC, we take auto body painting safety seriously and our shop-based […]
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If you want to look into the auto industry’s crystal ball—a personal pastime of many Automotive Training Center students and instructors—tune into the concepts introduced during annual auto shows. At this year’s New York Auto Show, Ford unveiled several ways to incorporate renewable materials into models like the Ford Escape. But this wasn’t the first […]
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Fall is officially in full swing! And that means those who enjoy getting into the Halloween spirit with a good scare are scouting their next haunted destinations. To help Chester County residents plot their frightful excursions for the season, Automotive Training Center (ATC) in Exton has put together the following list of the best haunted […]
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Nothing says fall quite like going apple picking! Since the onset of autumn is just around the corner, Automotive Training Center decided to round up Warminster’s best local spots for pick-your-own apples. If these farms and orchards were apples themselves, they’d be the brightest, crunchiest, sweetest, and juiciest. Check out which ones we picked and […]
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There’s a lot of engine types and variations out there—diesel, gas, inline, turbo. No matter what engine makes it onto your best of list, just about every motorhead out there can make room for a HEMI. What makes the HEMI such a special engine? Automotive Training Center decided to help you find out. Check out our introductory […]
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DIY auto enthusiasts are certainly no strangers to the performance advantages of aftermarket auto parts, but manufacturer-made parts also bring their own unique benefits. When you start a new project in the shop, do you consider both aftermarket and OEM parts or just automatically go for one over the other? For your next car project, […]
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ATC’s chassis dynamometer is one the main hi-performance testing tools our instructors and students use to measure an engine’s power output. And when that light changes from red to green, you better believe it attracts a crowd of spectators. In the following blog post, we’ll help you get a better feel for the finer points […]
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Tires are one of the most important safety features of your vehicle yet one element that we as owners often forget to care for. At Automotive Training Center (ATC), we know a simple trick for checking whether your tires are due for a switch. It’s called the Penny Test, and in this blog post, we’ll […]
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This marks the second year that the Bucks County Dragon Boat Festival will transform Langhorne, PA’s Core Creek Park into a live-action on-the-water celebration of culture, competition, and community. Taking place on Saturday, September 24, this local event is free to spectators! To help you see the incredible time you’re in for if you go, ATC came […]
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Compared to gas engines, diesel motors are far less mainstream, mostly appearing under the hoods of work trucks and heavy-duty equipment. But as automakers more readily realize the performance advantages of diesel engines and continue to advance fuel technology, diesel doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Interested in which areas diesel rides beat out […]
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