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AVI will soon be releasing a P2: Parts Specialist program, this video will get your knowledge up to speed on everything parts. In this program Tom Dayton joins AVI for […]

AVI and AAPEX have joined forces to bring you TWO exciting events at ONE time! AVI will bring their world class technical training to AAPEX at Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas for 2012. Head out to Vegas for industry week for top-notch training and more at AAPEX October 29th – 30th 2012. All classes will be geared towards the needs of the installer/technicians/shop owners to help them be more efficient with diagnostics. Join our amazing instructors, awesome vendors and more for a dynamite training event right in the heart of industry week! Technicians will be able to take advantage of all the valuable industry events at the same time and place!

AVI and veteran instructor Dave Hobbs bring you the ultimate training for the ASE A4 test with the newly released Complete A4 Test Prep Program. Dave not only helps you master the Suspension and Steering test, but also gives you valuable insight on challenging problems coming into your bay on these systems.

Gasoline Direct Injection offers a 15-20% increase in fuel economy, a 40% reduction in emissions, and a major increase in volumetric efficiency of the engine. Learn the latest in fuel trim data analysis with AVI instructor Bill Fulton in the soon-to-be-released Gasoline Direct Injection Diagnostics class from AVI.

Inside info from several of the industries best presenters, trainers, and experts are ready to be watched inside these video clips. You want to know what these experts are thinking about training, the industry and the future of automotive diagnostics then sit back and listen up.

Want to stay current? Check out new technology? Missed a recent tradeshow? Check out our video clips from of various tool demos, and companies at Vision KC talking about their tools, equipment and other services.

Effective March 1st, Automotive Video now offers product sales and support via a “live chat” option available on its websites. Chat securely and conveniently with our online support and sales operator to find answers about our products, shipping information, get suggestions, technical assistance, and more!

Dave Hobbs is at it again in his new class on F.R.E.D.s (Frustrating Ridiculous Electronic Devices)–now available from AVI. Do you know what to do when your scan tool says “No Communications”? Can you quickly diagnose those dreaded “U-Codes” that report serial bus problems? The average vehicle today has more than $8,000 in electronic content with more modules (a.k.a. F.R.E.D.s – Frustrating Ridiculous Electronic Devices) as well as smart sensors connected to communications networks. In order to accurately diagnose, you must understand how these systems work.

February 22, 2012 (Lansdale, PA) – Are you Section 609 certified to recover and recycle refrigerant? If you have not yet complied with this federal regulation you must comply before you work on a vehicle mobile A/C system in the United States. In order to facilitate more technicians gaining access to the training they need to become Section 609 certified the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide will hold a Section 609 test prep webinar on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 1pm EDT. Underhood Service Magazine and Automotive Video (AVI) are co-sponsoring this webinar with MACS Worldwide.

Automotive Video and veteran instructor Dave Hobbs announce the A4 Steering and Suspension Test Prep training class! Dave not only helps prepare you for the A4 certification test, but also gives you valuable insight on challenging problems coming into you bay on these systems.

Your busy and on the go. The AVI Mobile Site gives you all the information you need about AVI training courses, products and services all in a mobile optimized format. The mobile site has information about our entire catalog of over 100 training courses, including video clips and links to buy the DVD or signup online.

In this series of highly informative video clips, ASE’s John Tisdale give us an insider look at ASE testing programs. John talks about how important the tasks lists are, how the test questions are developed and some tips for passing your tests. You already know how to work on cars, now learn how to ACE the ASE.

When will Winter 2012 Testing open for registration? Where can I register for my ASE test? What do I do if my credentials have expired? Tony Molla, Vice President of Communications for the National Institute for ASE, answers all these questions and gives you a first hand look at how to find a rewarding career in the automotive industry.

By Jason Stahl. No more written exams. That was one update on the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) given by Tony Molla, vice president of communications for ASE, at the Collision Industry Conference held Jan. 12-13 in Palm Springs, CA.



Automotive Video brings you the Top 10 Most Read Articles in 2011! The most popular articles include everything from variable valve timing to Duramax, labscope specifications to parasitic battery drains. Check out what other readers are into and post your comments and questions.

Lets learn how to ACE the ASE! The Study App, announced in Las Vegas at the AVI Training Conference during AAPEX will soon allow technicians everywhere to be able to download the ASE study app on their mobile phones. Check out the most badass mobile test prep training app available to technicians preparing for ASE certifications! Learn from ASE certified master technicians, watch training videos, and take advantage of our practice tests packed with ASE style questions.

AVI and AAPEX joined joined forces in 2011 bringing you TWO exciting events at ONE time! AVI brought their world class technical training to AAPEX at Sands Expo Center in […]

The AAPEX convention & AVI Conference took place on October 31 -November 1, 2011 as part of Industry Week in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether you made the journey out to Vegas for the week or were stuck back home in the shop you will want to check out this ‘virtual show’ video player from AVI. This video player is filled with interviews and video clips from several of the vendors at the event, so sit back, relax and discover something new.

Are you gonna be in Vegas for AAPEX? Well, if you are you had better be at our training event, but either way Team AVI invites you to stop past our booth at the AAPEX Show and see whats new in the world of technical training at AVI.

If your going to be in Vegas at the AAPEX show but missed out on signing up for our event, now is the time to do so! The AVI Training Conference is only a few days away! If your already planning to be at AAPEX or SEMA our training event is a must see. Join us for world class technical training in Vegas along side AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center, October 31 – November 1, 2011!

Congratulations to Eric Golden of Australia for winning $200 in online training courses from AVI OnDemand! By submitting a review of John Thornton’s ‘In Pressure Transducer Diagnostics’ course Eric was entered in our new monthly drawing for free training.

Dave Hobbs is at it again in his new class on F.R.E.D.s (Frustrating Ridiculous Electronic Devices)–coming soon from Automotive Video. Do you know what to do when your scan tool says “No Communications”? Can you quickly diagnose those dreaded “U-Codes” that report serial bus problems? The average vehicle today has more than $8,000 in electronic content with more modules (a.k.a. F.R.E.D.s – Frustrating Ridiculous Electronic Devices) as well as smart sensors connected to communications networks. In order to accurately diagnose, you must understand how these systems work.

The ARAU presents a new campaign called ARAU: Kids Go Green Car Recycling, with resources for families and teachers. The ARAU new online e-coloring book provides an early education tool […]

Automotive Video, Inc. has been producing timely and informative training for automotive repair professionals since 1994. Our mission is to provide full-service training to the automotive repair industry.

In pursuit of that goal, AVI created ‘Scope It Out’ a news blog, that will keep you up-to-date with the latest new videos available from our extensive library, provide tips and timely information in articles written by our talented instructors, plus a chance for you, our loyal customer, to provide feedback, or even ask an instructor a specific question, all in an effort to bring training to your shop easily and effectively.

Recently, ASE announced that it is moving exclusively to computer-based testing (CBT) in 2012 for it’s 40-plus certification exams. Each of the tests will be offered for the last time in written form on the evenings of November 10, 15, and 17. Registration for these dates is currently open and ends September 30, 2011.

Sometimes, as a technicians, it feels like people expect you to be a mind reader, capable of reading the thoughts of both man and machine. You know it doesn’t have to be this way. Armed with the right information, a great technician will not have to read minds, but getting the right information requires a lot of training in order to stay up-to-date on new technology. At the AVI Training Conference alongside AAPEX in Las Vegas, you have the chance to attend the best management and technical training on the most current topics from the greatest instructors in the automotive industry.

Whether it be training on new equipment or scan tools, staying up-to-date with industry technology, professional development or simply the desire to learn something new–the learning never stops. That’s why AVI OnDemand helps thousands of technicians, trainers and shop owners achieve their diagnostic training goals. In the past few months, enrollment has steadily increased, allowing us to add new training courses to our digital library. Check out the list below for some of the latest additions to AVI OnDemand.

AVI has coordinated with AAIA this year to bring you TWO exciting events at ONE time! AVI will be bringing their world class technical training to Vegas along side AAPEX […]

The new Ford Powerstroke Diagnostics with Instructor Wally Mouradin is set to be released Monday. This Powerstroke 6.0, 6.4 and 6.7 diagnostics training program helps you choose the best tests that get you the most information with the least effort in order to fix these vehicles fast. These strategies are even more critical on Powerstroke engines because they are so time consuming to work on. This training program contains field-tested diagnostic and repair strategies that actually work, and includes tips and tricks developed in shops across the nation.

Through the years, AVI has helped thousands of technicians, trainers and shop owners achieve their diagnostic training goals. Whether it be training on new equipment or scan tools, staying up-to-date with industry technology, professional development or simply the desire to learn something new–the learning never stops. We all know that finding the time for training is hard. That’s why AVI OnDemand wants to make it easy for you to make time for great training.

It’s been a busy summer at AVI with two new training classes almost ready to join our library! Transform your frustration into profits in your shop with the interactive hands-on Victory Over Voltage Drop training course, and take your ASE certification to the next level with the Complete A8 Test Prep Program—the last step to being an ASE Certified Master Technician. Both Victory Over Voltage Drop and the Complete A8 Test Prep Program with Instructor Dave Hobbs are set to be released in the Fall.

Last week, Automotive Video launched a new Facebook Fan Page and an Application exclusively for ASE Test Prep! Learn more about the ASE certification exams, take interactive quizzes to test your knowledge, watch technical tip clips from our Test Prep programs, check out other AVI Test Prep opportunities, and more! AVI’s ASE Test Prep programs are designed to help automotive technicians easily and confidently pass their ASE certification tests. Our goal is to provide solid information and hands-on procedures across multiple platforms for the optimal learning experience.

Taking ASE certification tests doesn’t have to be stressful or a challenge. Our online ASE Test Prep programs are designed to help automotive technicians easily and confidently pass their ASE certification tests. Our ASE Test Prep courses are packed with solid information and hands-on procedures based on the ASE Task Lists.

ASE recently announced that it is ‘throwing out the pencils’ and moving to all computer-based testing (CBT) in 2012. While all certification testing will still take place at secure, proctored Test Centers, the new, enhanced CBT program will include features like immediate test results, various testing dates and times throughout the year, and more!

Are you going to be in Vegas for Industry Week? Would you like an exclusive opportunity to network with some of the best and the brightest in the automotive industry? Then the AVI Networking Pass is for you!

AVI will be holding their annual Training Conference alongside AAPEX this year. This two day event hosts a variety of automotive training classes, as well as countless opportunities to connect with topnotch instructors, shop owners, and technicians. If you are unable to attend the classes, but would like to take advantage of these unique networking opportunities, purchase your Networking Pass today!

Check out Smoke In A Can, the revolutionary new product from the creators of the Diagnostic 8-Ball, Automotive Video! Everybody knows ‘that guy,’ you know, the one who crosses a wire or otherwise causes smoke to come out of a pricey ECM, PCM or other expensive electronic module. After all, today’s cars are laden with electronics and chances are you may already have been ‘that guy’ at one time or another.