Vehicle Technology and Repair (VTR): Internet Resources

In the BCcampus Open Education Self-Publishing Guide, we’ve shared our definition of open educational resources (OER): “teaching, learning, and research resources that, through permissions granted by their creator, allow others to use, distribute, keep, or make changes to them.”

Provides a comprehensive directory of online Open Access scientific and scholarly journals.

This course is designed to familiarize the student with hybrid and electric vehicle safety, hybrid internal combustion engines (ICE), regenerative braking systems, high voltage climate control systems, power inverter and battery pack cooling systems, high voltage analysis tools used, high voltage safety systems, and 12-volt systems used in hybrid and electric vehicles. Hands-on application to safely use high voltage analysis tools to perform basic checks, and perform service and preventive maintenance on hybrid and electric vehicles.

The mission of AutoInc, the Automotive Service Association's official publication, is to be the informational authority for ASA and industry members nationwide. Its purpose is to enhance the professionalism of members through management, technical and legislative articles, researched and written with the highest regard for accuracy, quality and integrity.

Autoline is dedicated to reporting on, discussing and dissecting the inner workings of the auto industry and the products that it makes.

This resource gives access to automobile production and sales data from Automotive News, including vehicle production numbers, sales, sales prices, and dealer incentives.

Automotive Training and Resource Site
For Automotive Electronics -- Offering Free Online Tutorials, ASE Practice Tests, and Technical Articles.

DieselNet is an independent online information service covering technical and business information on diesel engines, emissions, fuels, and other technologies required by the clean and efficient diesel engines of the future.

The Diesel Technology Forum is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of diesel engines, fuel and technology.

This link highlights OSHA standards related to autobody repair and refinishing. It is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

A website containing information on the news, blogs, life, custom rigs, equipment, business, regulations, gear, etc.; a part of Overdrive Magazine.

Online magazine with articles, podcasts, webinars, and videos related to automotive, career, tools, and products.

American Trucking Associations is the largest and most comprehensive national trade association for the trucking industry.

The ASE Education Foundation (Formerly NATEF) was founded in 1983 as a non-profit, independent organization with a single mission: to evaluate entry-level technician training programs against standards developed by the automotive industry and recommend qualifying programs for certification (accreditation) by ASE, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. The accreditation process has resulted in accredited automotive training programs in all fifty states at the secondary and post-secondary levels. The ASE Education Foundation also evaluates the providers of in-service technician training programs under a program called ASE Accredited Training Providers.

The ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC) was founded in 1984 by original equipment and aftermarket automotive training professionals for the exchange of training ideas and strategies helpful to both technical and sales/marketing training professionals. ATMC members use networking and the exchange of ideas to improve training performance and stay current with the latest products and techniques in the automotive trade. ATMC also provides a service to the industry through research and publications related to training and human performance technology issues in the automotive arena.

The Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) is the worldwide diesel industry's leading trade association, dedicated to the highest level of service on diesel fuel injection and related systems. Members are located throughout the world and consist of independent repair shops specializing in diesel fuel injection, drive-in, governor and turbocharger service. Members also encompass original equipment manufacturer (OEM), manufacturers and distributors of replacement parts and allied equipment and schools offering programs in diesel mechanic training.

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is the only not-for-profit association advancing professionalism and excellence in the automotive repair industry through education, representation and member services. Since 1951, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) has been the leading organization for owners and managers of automotive service businesses that strive to deliver excellence in service and repairs to consumers.

Since 2005, the Diesel Technician Society (DTS) web site has been a place for industry professionals, specifically Ford diesel and truck technicians, to freely share information and ideas from the perspective of technicians. The emphasis is on helping each other with diagnostic assistance, encouragement and the sharing of information free from corporate bias that will ultimately help us all become better at what we do.

The International Automotive Technicians Network is the largest network of automotive repair professionals in the world: a group of 80,009 automotive professionals from 186 countries. iATN's mission is to promote the continued growth, success and image of the professional automotive technician by providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge and the promotion of education, professionalism, and integrity

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) was founded in 1972 as a non-profit, independent organization dedicated to improving the quality of automobile and truck service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of technicians. Over a quarter of a million automobile and truck service and repair professionals hold current ASE certifications. ASE Certification is widely accepted and recognized as the standard industry credential for automotive professionals in automotive service, parts, collision, truck, school bus and transit bus segments.

SAE International is a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries.