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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]