The Group Training Academy Awarded The Art Fisher Award for Excellence in Education

November 19, 2019

The Group Training Academy Receives Art Fisher Award for Excellence in Education The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), a community of the Auto Care Association, announced the winners of its […]

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What is an ADAS ?

November 5, 2019

  What is an ADA System? Want to play a game? Between a Boeing 777, Mercedes S-Class, or a B-2 bomber. Which one has the least lines of code? The […]

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Protect Email Security and Avoiding Phishing Scams

October 22, 2019

Protect Email Security and Avoiding Phishing Scams “I don’t know this person, and I can’t identify this person.” Common sense dictates to ignore them or scrutinize this unidentified entity. However, […]

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How far away are we from self-driving cars?

October 16, 2019

How far away are we from self-driving cars? So how close is humankind away from self-driving automotive vehicles? Innovators may be off for a few more decades, but this will […]

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How to Avoid Social Engineering Scams

October 15, 2019

How to Avoid Social Engineering Scams One of the worlds worst optimistic views is the common belief that they can not be a victim of hacking, scams, etcetera. At this […]

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Climate Control Diagnostic Process

September 18, 2019

Climate Control Diagnostic Process By John Forro Every Technician needs to have a diagnostic plan. The primary goal of the diagnostic plan is to prepare the Technician to solve the […]

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PCM Modes of Operations

September 13, 2019

PCM Modes of Operations by John Forro Avoiding Typical PCM Pitfalls? Well, the number one solution would be education. The more prepared you are on the subject the easier it […]

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Diagnostic Procedure with ICE and GDI

Diagnostic Procedure with ICE and GDI By John Forro The internal combustion engine has never had a clean design. This is why technology is moving away from ICE as fast […]

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Fixing Lean Fuel Banks on a 2002 Chevy Avalanche

August 28, 2019

Fixing Lean Fuel Banks on a 2002 Chevy Avalanche By John Forro So here’s an excellent case study on bad fuel pumps! A 2002 Chevy Avalanche was towed in for […]

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Delphi Technologies Training Series: Making Sense of Sensors

August 15, 2019

LIVE AUGUST 28, 2019 @ 4:00 EDT Delphi Technologies will help the advanced automotive service technician “make sense of sensors” in this informative training program on vehicle electronics.  Senior Delphi […]

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The Group’ Attends Fort Hood Credentialing Assistance Fair

August 7, 2019

For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Jennifer Tio 312-768-7379 [email protected]   Grapevine, Texas and Staunton, Virginia – August 7, 2019 – The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) was […]

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Diagnostic Procedure with ICE and GDI

Diagnostic Procedure with ICE and GDI So the internal combustion engine, to keep in mind, has never been a really clean design which is why all the technology is trying […]

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The August Newsletter Quick Quiz

August 5, 2019

Test Your Knowledge – Quick Quiz Description Using your scan tool and labscope to accurately decipher engine PIDS, mechanical issues, fuel issues and ignition issues.  Instructor John Forro will show […]

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Fixing What The Vehicles Immune System Can’t

August 1, 2019

Using your scan tool and labscope to accurately decipher engine PIDS, mechanical issues, fuel issues and ignition issues.  Instructor John Forro will show the students how to get the most […]

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SMP Turbocharger Diagnosis and Service

July 16, 2019

Turbochargers are used in all light truck diesels have become common in small displacement engines. These systems change the diagnosis of fuel trim and engine breathing. Technician must understand turbocharger […]

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ZF Suspension Systems

June 27, 2019

Ford F150 in Steering & Chassis Technology ZF/TRW chassis systems are present in every second car on our planet. This shows the large OE business what TRW is representing. During […]

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P0101 Exhaust EGR Flow Inefficient

June 24, 2019

P0101 Exhaust EGR Flow Inefficient The quick description of P0101 is a mass airflow (MAF) circuit or performance malfunction. When the MAF signal is below a certain spec that is […]

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The July Newsletter Quick Quiz

June 20, 2019

Test Your Knowledge – Quick Quiz

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The Truth Behind Telematics Data – Your Future Is In Jeopardy

June 6, 2019

  It really is a great time to be an aftermarket automotive technician.  Engines are getting better year after year and the computers that make them perform really do make […]

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The Auto Care Association (ACA) and AVI (a Florida company) join forces in the fight for ownership, accessibility and privacy rights of car-generated data.

May 15, 2019 For Immediate Release Fort Myers, FL – Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) has donated their in-house studio time and staff to Auto Care Association’s President, Bill Hanvey, to produce an […]

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The 2019 Targeted Consumer Direct Mail Campaign

June 4, 2019
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LBT-365 Bosch Start/Stop Technology: System Diagnostics

May 31, 2019

LIVE JUNE 26 @ 2:00 PM EDT – This program builds on the LBT-352 program, which was presented live at the 2019 AVI Spring Training Conference. In this program we will dig […]

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LBT-363 Toyota Brands: Critical Scan Tool Analysis

May 24, 2019

Join Us Live May 29, 2019 – Longtime AVI instructor Bill Fulton focuses this scan tool course on Toyota systems. Bill shows you how to quickly analyze data to get to […]

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LBT-345 Social Media: Be Where They Are

February 23, 2019

This course is will introduce you to social media and explain the importance of why your business needs to be visible there. Upon completion of this course, the participant will […]

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LBT-346 Dealing With Difficult Customers

Ever had a really great, incredible day destroyed by a customer? Yes, you know the one. These situations disrupt business, affect the work environment, and suck all the energy out […]

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LBT-347 Top EPA Trouble Codes

February 22, 2019

TOP EPA TROUBLE CODES presented by John Forro Every quarter of every year, the EPA releases a list of the top trouble codes regarding emission related issues. Instructor John Forro […]

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LBT-344 Euro Wiring Diagrams

February 5, 2019

Join Us Live February 20 @ 4:00-5:00 pm EST – You’ve got a Euro car as your next job with an electrical problem, You’re pulling up the wiring diagrams and you […]

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Diagnostic Mindset

August 3, 2018

If we were to start by trying to perform many different tests on every car starting with compression testing, moving on to ignitions specific tests and followed by fuel tests, […]

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What You Need to Know About the Pronto Smart Choice Program

July 17, 2018

July 19 @ 11am & 4pm EDT– This 20 minute webcast will showcase the features and benefits of the Smart Choice Service Center Program, helping you understand what a great value […]

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Advanced Chrysler Diagnostics

July 16, 2018

Bill Fulton takes you into the shop for live vehicle training. He will cover APPS and TPS sensors, Networking & Bussing, CCD wires and bus circuits, KOER and KOEO testing, Cam and […]

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GM TPMS: The Setup And Relearn Procedures

July 15, 2018

View All Our Tire and Wheel Courses       GM TPMS systems on Buick, Pontiac, Chevy, GMC, Cadillac and Hummer models are some of the easiest to service if […]

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Controller Area Network (C.A.N.) Overview

July 5, 2018

After attending this course, the student will have a thorough understanding of the two common types of networking systems used on vehicles today and understanding how to diagnose those issues. […]

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GM Gasoline Direct Injection Systems with Variable Valve Timing Equipped Engines

June 12, 2018

In this course Bill Fulton will be covering high side and low side fuel systems, the injector drive circuit, current ramping the fuel pump and individual cylinder fuel control. You […]

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Power Up Your Power Stroke Skills – 6.7L

May 8, 2018

Power Up Your Power Stroke Skills – 6.7L The Powerstroke 6.7L is a newer Ford diesel that is equipped with a Piezo-common rail fuel injection system, dual boost and variable […]

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Power Up Your Power Stroke Skills – 6.4L

April 25, 2018

Power Up Your Power Stroke Skills – 6.4L Powerstroke 6.4L was not used by Ford for many years. It was used from mid 2007 to 2010. The 6.4L brought about […]

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