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Automotive Service Advisor Careers

Automotive Service Advisor Careers

The Canadian Automotive Industry will look for 92,159 new employees in 2014, with 94% of these full-time job positions. Clearly, now is the right time to enter the automotive industry and the right time to train a career as an Automotive Service Advisor. If you have a passion for cars and enjoy working with people, there are many diploma programs available that will help you focus your customer service skills and give you the skills you need for an exciting career in the fast moving and dynamic automotive industry.

By graduating from a leading automotive service advisory training program, you will open the door to many opportunities in the global Automotive Industry. Most people don’t know the type of customer service and customer service position available in this tough industry. These positions include:

  • Automobile Service Writer
  • Wholesale Retail Parts Representative
  • Tower Operator
  • Retail Parts Clerk
  • Warranty Administrator
  • Appointment Coordinator
  • And More

The automotive repair and service industry is a large and thriving sector of the North American economy, and graduates of these programs will have their choice from a wide range of career opportunities in auto repair, service facilities and a variety of dealerships, including:

  • Canadian Tire
  • Parts Source
  • Midas
  • Active Green & Ross
  • Benson Tire
  • Jiffy Lube
  • Transportation Companies
  • Independent Shops
  • Subaru
  • Mercedes
  • Chrysler
  • Ford
  • Volvo
  • Toyota
  • Honda
  • Volkswagen
  • Hyundai

Best of all, positions in this area of training often leave room for advancements, giving entry level employees the chance to work their way up to Service Manager or … READ MORE >>>

Lawrence Corbett by — December 31, 2019 in Auto Transport Reviews
Busting the Magnesium Fire Myth

Busting the Magnesium Fire Myth

There are concerns about the use of materials in fireworks (magnesium) to make lighter parts for cars, sports equipment, medicines, etc. Yes, magnesium reacts to fire with very bright and very high heat. This can also have an explosive reaction with water. The explosive nature of metals naturally has given magnesium alloys an erroneous reputation for explosion when used in cars or aerospace equipment. Engine parts made of magnesium alloys have been the most unfortunate, as engines are known to get extremely hot from normal operation.

How NOT to start a magnesium fire

The high heat from the engine is also a concern for car buyers. As the engine runs, it reaches very high temperatures. Dust and shavings from the magnesium cast block can potentially ignite in such an environment. However, the cooling systems built into the cars using the magnesium engines prevent the high heat from becoming an issue. Proper maintenance can catch a problem that will produce metal shavings before they become a fire hazard as well.

However, magnesium alloys do not ignite unless exposed to flame or heat that is much hotter than that produced by a working engine. The metal burns at temperatures in excess of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit or 2,000 degrees Celsius. However, the magnesium is not a metal that ignites when in the air. Furthermore, you can’t start a fire by throwing water on a magnesium engine. The fire must be ignited in order to cause the magnesium to burn.

Putting out magnesium fires

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Lawrence Corbett by — December 15, 2019 in Automobile