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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You’ve just completed what you believe to be a stellar, even paint job until you peel back your window coverings and see a pesky paint smudge smack dab in the middle of where you didn’t want it. Instinct tells you to run the wipers but not so fast: Doing so could make everything worse. Luckily, […]
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While the terms “four-wheel drive” and “all-wheel drive” may be used interchangeably among the general public, Automotive Training Center’s (ATC’s) students and instructors know the fundamental difference between these two drivetrains. Interested in learning about the performance, cost, and handling distinctions of 4WD vs. AWD vehicles? Read our comparison and you’ll get quickly up to […]
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Since our main campus calls Exton, PA, home, we’ve gotten to know a number of restaurants in the area pretty well. To help our fellow Exton foodies find the BEST restaurants nearby, ATC has put together a list of our favorites. Check out our picks for the best restaurants in Exton, listed in alphabetical order […]
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Must-Try Food Truck List: Bucks County, PA Food truck fare and summertime go hand in hand. To help our fellow Bucks County-ians experience the best food trucks in the area, ATC has put together the ultimate food truck list for the summer of 2016. Check it out below! Curbside Creamery Philly’s own Curbside Creamery is dedicated to […]
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Responsible for performing key maintenance checks and changes in a high-pressure, high-stakes environment, today’s pit crew technicians truly double as athletes. Interested in taking a closer look at what you’d do as a member of a pit crew? Curious hi-performance fans have come to the right place. Check out the following article by Automotive Training […]
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