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How Vehicle Diagnostics Technology Is Changing Auto Repair

Explore how vehicle diagnostics technology has evolved, how it’s changing auto repair shops and what future technicians need to know.


How Automotive Diagnostic Scanners Work

Learn how automotive diagnostic scanners communicate with vehicles, what data they read and why they are important tools for technicians.


Understanding Automotive Preventive Maintenance: How Technicians Keep Vehicles Running Longer

Learn how automotive technicians use preventive maintenance to keep vehicles running longer, and how UTI training helps build those essential skills


Preparing for EV-Specific Diagnostics: Skills and Tools

Explore UTI’s EV diagnostic training and critical skills and tools needed for a career servicing electric vehicles. Learn why this expertise is in demand.


Timing Belt vs. Timing Chain: What’s the Difference? 

Learn the difference between timing belts and timing chains, common trouble symptoms, service intervals and costs. See how future techs train at UTI.


MAF vs. MAP Sensors: What Technicians Need To Know 

Learn MAF vs. MAP sensor differences, symptoms and diagnosis. See how UTI prepares future techs to work on intake sensors.


Wheel Alignment vs. Balancing: What’s the Difference? When Are They Used?

Find out what sets wheel alignment vs. balancing apart and when each service matters. Get details on how to get hands-on training for an auto mechanic career.


ASE Certification: Improve Your Auto Career Opportunities

Discover why ASE certification is important for auto technicians. Learn how UTI's Automotive training program doubles as ASE certification prep.


OBD2 Codes: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn how to read OBD2 codes with a scanner and what common codes mean. Gain real-world skills through hands-on auto mechanic training.


8 Auto & Light Truck ASE Certification Topics

Learn the topics covered in the 8 automotive ASE certification exams for Master Technician status. Develop skills through hands-on auto mechanic training.