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Read how 20-year Army veteran Miguel Ortiz was able to discover another passion through UTI’s Automotive Technology program!

The throttle body helps control the flow of air to the engine. Learn more about how it works here!

Automotive shop safety rules and regulations are vital to ensuring automotive technicians remain safe in the workplace. Learn more here!

The suspension system ensures a vehicle can handle all kinds of road conditions. Read more about how it works here!

Spark plugs produce the energy needed for an engine’s internal combustion process to occur. Find out more about how they work and the different kinds here.

Sheet molding compound, or SMC, is commonly used in automotive manufacturing. Learn more about this material and how to get auto body repair training at UTI!

Ball joints are an important part of a vehicle’s suspension system. Read more about how they work here!

Have confidence when applying for collision repair technician positions. Read our resume and interview tips here!

Find out how a UTI grad landed a dream job working as a technician for the luxury brand Lamborghini. Learn how to become a Lamborghini technician here!

Refinish technicians work to prepare and apply paint to vehicles that have been damaged in collisions. Learn about the roles of refinish technicians here!