New Classes

Learn the latest in gasoline direct injection service and fuel trim data analysis with AVI instructor Bill Fulton in the new Gasoline Direct Injection Diagnostics class Now Available from AVI. 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: knowledge of theory, fundamentals and service procedures are yet another tool you will soon need to have in your toolbox of knowledge.

With the ever-changing technology in automotive repair, having a solid foundation of knowledge is crucial to learning more advanced diagnostic and repair procedures. Learning the fundamentals of each system is just the beginning. The NEW Basic Essentials Training bundle from AVI is the perfect supplement to your automotive repair education.

Conquer the F.R.E.D.s (Frustrating Ridiculous Electronic Devices) in your shop with the newly available ‘FRED Kicks the CAN’ training course on AVI OnDemand, complete with videos, quizzes, manuals, and other valuable resources. Veteran AVI instructor Dave Hobbs shows you what you need to know on how these systems work so you can make an accurate diagnosis.

Keep your diagnostic skills sharp with the NEW All Access Pass for the ability to access the information you need instantly for On The Job reference and training. AVI has been pioneering innovative learning solutions to help you access technical diagnostic training faster and more efficiently, and with our new All Access Pass it has never been more affordable.

Help your customers keep their cool with the latest in A/C service in the newly released “MACS A/C Quick Hits” class from Automotive Video! Since A/C systems are constantly being updated with new technology and service procedures, MACS instructor Paul DeGuiseppi goes in-depth to show you the latest techniques so you can quickly diagnose A/C repairs.

Some of the most difficult problems to diagnose are engine problems, but with Automotive Video’s newly released “Base Engine Analysis” class with Dave Scaler, you can perform misfire diagnostics faster, more efficiently, and without engine disassembly. There is no scan tool that can tell you that you have a bad cam lobe on Cylinder #4. Instructor Dave Scaler shows you some great techniques to diagnose base engine problems with the tools you already have in your shop–and without disassembling the engine!

Most technicians rely on their personal scan tools, but not all scan tools can be reliable in all situations. What happens when a customer comes in and you pull out your handy scan tool or multimeter and NO CODES are present? What do you do? Find all all the answers and more in Bill Fulton’s Intermittent Pattern Failure class on AVI OnDemand.

The 2011 Technical Service Information Seminar Program, presented by top industry transmission specialist Wayne Colonna and Peter Luban, can save you hundreds of dollars in lost time due to mis-diagnosed problems! It covers extensive transmission related concerns for most major car manufacturers, including hybrids and medium duty trucks. The fixes and information in this 4.5 hour seminar will help you get the job done right the first time.

In this class ASA’s Bill Haas presents some concepts and information to help you better understand and market to generations X and Y. Meeting their expectations is the easy part. Communicating a message to attract and engage them seems to be the challenge. You cannot ignore these two groups at 80 million strong – the opportunities are enormous.

AVI has your training solution to diagnosing one of the most common intermittent electrical problems within any vehicle’s electrical system. In the newly released Victory Over Voltage Drops, Instructor Dave Hobbs takes the hands-on route with a multi meter on both simulators and vehicles in the service bay as he demonstrates how you can perform simple, easy-to-follow real world tests that drive you to the right diagnosis and that problem car right out the door!

The A8 Engine Performance test prep study program from AVI will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to ace the ASE. Read the comprehensive book, get tips on […]

The new Ford Powerstroke Diagnostics with Instructor Wally Mouradin is now available! 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.

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.

As technicians, we’re paid to be smart and paid to be fast. The quicker we can diagnose a problem the faster we can move on to the next job. Automotive Video, along with Instructor Dave Scaler, bring you a quick and easy method to speed up your diagnostic time in determining lean code failures. If you value your shop time, want to speed up your diagnostic time, and be able to bring more work into the service bays check out the “Top OBD II Codes” program!

Today, virtually every car has air conditioning, and every car is going to need to have that air conditioning serviced from time to time. With these NEW A/C technology training programs, AVI helps you focus on how to get the job done right every time! Learn about new AC service procedures and diagnostic tests, explore aspects and details of the J2788 standard and how it will save you time and money and finally learn how to perform diagnostics and service on hybrid vehicle HVAC systems safely and effectively. With TEAM AVI, you will get the information you need to provide service on the new technology coming into your shop today.

Automotive Video is now selling Autodata Software CDs! With these easy-to-use software CDs, you can get fast access to information on Diagnostic Trouble Codes, Technical Specifications, Timing Belts and Timing Chains, Key Programming and Service Indicators and Battery Replacement Reset Procedures for Domestic and Import vehicles from 1995-2011. These CD’s provide automotive technicians with a reliable and easy to use information source when repairing and servicing vehicles. Improved productivity allows greater workshop throughput, increasing turnover and generating more margin.

In this new training program from Automotive Video, instructor Dave Hobbs teaches you hands-on fundamentals to servicing Hybrid A/C systems. Advance your diagnostic strategies by understanding these complex systems through live on car demonstrations.

Automotive Video presents a brand new training program, A/C Best Recommended Practices, on air conditioning fundamentals with Bosch Field Sales Technical Trainer Bob Pattengale. Today, virtually every car has air […]

Automotive Video’s ‘Advanced Chrysler Diagnostics’ training program is just right for your shop. Instructor Bill Fulton focuses on fundamentals, speed density EFI systems, the modern day transition to MAF type system, and how to properly diagnose typical problems with exhaust back pressure and too much EGR. He covers mid 90’s SMEC, SBEC, and new NGC through 2010, as well as Huntsville and Motorola’s next generation PCMs.

Get the latest ASE test prep training with the A2 General Transmission Diagnosis Test Prep course now available from Automotive Video! The purpose of this 77-minute ASE pre-test training is to focus on the part of the A2 that has the highest failure rate: Diagnostics. Instructor Wayne Colonna will cover fundamentals of the torque converter and planetary gear train operation, as well as understanding component application charts, and ending with knowing the difference between a solenoid performance failure and a solenoid electrical failure. A comprehensive understanding of these subjects will enable the technician to determine the proper diagnostic routine regardless of the type of transmission being diagnosed.

Automotive Video has released three new training programs from Bosch trainer Bob Pattengale-Using your Tech II, J2534 Regrogramming Fundamentals, and MTS 5200 Labscope. These training opportunities are now available to technicians everywhere who are looking to gain new diagnostic knowledge and skills.

Service Advisor Tips and Tricks is now available from AVI! In this training program for service advisors, instructor George Witt takes some time to focus on the telephone. In today’s businesses you have to minimize expenses, maximize sales and be competitive. This class will show you how to be efficient with the phone by teaching you how to accurately find out what the customer wants, how to get off the phone quickly if it’s the wrong type of customer, and how to stay on the line with the type of customers you want.

Automotive Video has teamed up with Power Building Videos to bring the most detailed automotive “how-to” DVDs ever produced right into your shop! Master Engine Builder Arron Johnson shows you how to build and tune engines like a pro in this comprehensive video series. No auto shop class around can even come close to showing you the hard core details that Arron shows you in these highly detailed, extremely informative videos! AVI and Power Building give you the knowledge you need to get you on your way to making the horsepower you crave!

Bob Pattengale’s latest training program, MTS 5200 Labscope, is to be released next week from Automotive Video! Watch to learn why a labscope is important and how to get started. The program covers navigation of the MTS 2500 Labscope and such things as ignition system testing, and the graphing multimeter. It also includes some great ‘real world’ case studies.

If you were not able to attend the 2010 ATSG seminar live, this is your chance to bring the seminar to your shop! The 2010 Technical Service Information Seminar Program, presented by top industry transmission specialist Wayne Colonna and Peter Luban, is now available from Automotive Video! This program can save you hundreds of dollars in lost time due to mis-diagnosed problems! The fixes and information in this seminar will help you get the job done right the first time around with over five hours of must have practical information.

AVI OnDemand is the new online technician training website from Automotive Video with over 100 hours of streaming training videos covering diagnostics, diesel systems, transmissions, shop management, scan tools and more. After much anticipation, AVI OnDemand has officially entered its beta release. This means you can now signup for a membership and enroll in courses, its that easy to get started!

Fort Myers, FL – October 13, 2010 – A5 ASE Test Prep for Car and Light Truck Brakes is now available from AVI. Automotive Video is bringing you the latest ASE test prep videos with everything technicians need to know to be ASE Certified. The program is a complete A-Z for brakes service and will be a great training experience for any new tech doing brake jobs or they tech studying for the ASE A5 brakes certification. A5 addresses the symptoms and causes of the extensive hydraulic system, drum brake, disc brake, parking brake, power assist unit and anti-lock brake system diagnostic information. It also covers repair information, detailed assembly, cleaning, inspection, and adjustment procedures.

John Thornton’s new training program coming soon from AVI is an in-depth class on ‘In Cylinder Pressure Transducer Diagnostics.’ As you know, for many years in our industry we have used a compression gauge to assist us in diagnosing mechanical problems. Well, today, electronics have vastly improved the techniques we can use to analyze in cylinder mechanical problems.

Automotive Video announces an Engine Rebuilding DVD that will show any mechanic of any skill level, the complete and proper processes to complete a rebuild for almost any type of engine. The building techniques shown are just as useful for V8’s as they will be for straight 6, V6, or even 4-cylinders.

This week, Automotive Video Inc. released the latest in their series of ASE test prep videos covering light duty diesel. Dave Scaler instructs the program featuring 3 hours of informational footage and over 100 practice questions. The A-9 is the newest test offered by ASE, and test preparation materials have been in high demand.

Instructor Jim Wilson covers most of the basic functions of how to navigate and perform common diagnostic tests using the Pegisys Scan Tool. Learn how to use your Pegisys in both lab scope mode and also perform diagnostic testing. Labscope information covers the ignition systems, KV, DMM and freezeframe.

The electrical system is the perfect place to begin building a foundation for an automotive education. This program takes a complex system and gives you the fundamentals in terms easily […]

ATSG’s Wayne Colonna is here to help you by providing answers to some of the most difficult transmission related problems, giving you solutions and demonstrations on how to properly diagnose these issues utilizing aftermarket scan tools.

ACDC and Team AVI are catching you up to speed with the latest and future Hybrid technology with Craig Vanbatenburg. Hybrid vehicles have been around for a decade now and with millions of these vehicles on the road if you don’t already service hybrid vehicles in your shop, now is the time to start. This extensive program includes thorough training for hybrid vehicles from GM, Saturn, Ford, Honda, and Toyota providing you with detailed information, servicing tips and hands on demonstrations to keep your shop ahead and up to date with hybrid vehicle technology.

Fort Myers, FL – February 19, 2010 It’s time to rethink the way Toyota vehicles are being repaired. In the past, Toyota vehicles rarely presented a diagnostic challenge. Today these […]