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IMI flags up ‘dangerous shortfall’ of ADAS trained technicians

Motor Trader

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed a “dangerous shortfall” in the number of technicians qualified to repair and maintain vehicles featuring Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The IMI launched Level 2 and Level 3 ADAS qualifications in 2022.

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Skilled Trades Bill 190 up for vote in Ontario

Canadian Auto Dealer

The bill aims to do this by creating a new pathway to enter the trades (allowing the use of “alternative criteria” equivalent to current academic standards), and by extending authority to the Registrar of Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) or another qualified person to evaluate whether the alternative criteria have been satisfied.

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Why You Should Care About Good Credit Auto Financing?

3 Brothers Autosale

Obtain pre-approval from a financial institution to set a budget and streamline the car-buying process. If your credit score has improved since the initial loan, you may qualify for a lower interest rate. Explore Manufacturer Financing Deals Many automakers offer special financing deals, especially on certified pre-owned vehicles.

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Diverging Views on Pre-Purchase Inspections Between Toyota Dealers and Independent Inspectors

Car Examer

In this article lets have a look on Pre-Purchase Inspections between Toyota dealers and Independent Inspectors how the standards and expectations vary. Email 3: Initial Concerns Raised The inspector communicated specific concerns found about a vehicle’s 12V battery, which had failed multiple tests, and poor-quality bodywork repairs.

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Hyundai Dealer Bait And Switch Sees Sonata Price Go From $13k To $21k

Carscoops

It includes features like lost-key replacement, fabric repair, windshield repair, and roadside assistance. Any car (under a certain age and under 80k miles) qualifies regardless of brand. I drove 4 hours to purchase a vehicle that I got pre approved beforehand. “Buyers beware.

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Mobile Mechanic Vehicle Inspection Do You Need One

Car Examer

Make sure mobile mechanic has experience on the inspection process as 99% of mobile mechanics are just focused on repairs and not realising vehicle inspection can be time consuming and for box standard mechanic explaining everything to customer expectations can be a challenging task so as writing the report representing vehicles overall condition.

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Can I Afford to Buy a Used Car? Here’s How to Find Out

Car Examer

Typical consumer mistakes buying a car they can’t afford to repair or buying for example to please others old SUV outside their budget and vehicles condition is poor for the price they can afford it. Maintenance and Repairs Used cars often need more maintenance, so it’s wise to set aside a bit each month for repairs.