Automotive Technology
Explore Toolkit’s solutions for Automotive Technology Training Systems for modern automotive classrooms.
The ever-increasing quantity of technologies found in modern vehicles, combined with the ever-increasing complexity of electronic systems and state-of-the-art technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Smart Sensors, Autonomous Driving systems, Interconnected Systems, Computerized Diagnostic and Scan Tools, Plug-In Electric Vehicle and Hybrid technologies, etc. creates an increased need for automotive training to be done with modern, state-of-the-art technologies and training systems.
Modern Automotive Training Labs should keep pace with modern automotive vehicles on the road.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics can be expected to:
- Identify problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment
- Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience
- Test parts and systems to ensure that they work properly
- Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined
- Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires
- Repair or replace worn parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, and sensors
- Perform repairs to manufacturer and customer specifications
- Explain automotive problems and repairs to clients
Although service technicians work on traditional mechanical systems, such as engines, transmissions, and drivebelts, they also must be familiar with a growing number of electronic systems. Braking, transmission, and steering systems, for example, are controlled primarily by computers and electronic components.
Other integrated electronic systems, such as accident-avoidance sensors, are becoming common as well. In addition, a growing number of technicians are required to work on vehicles that use electricity or alternative fuels, such as ethanol.
Service technicians use many different tools, including computerized diagnostic tools and power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding torches, and jacks and hoists, in addition to common hand tools like wrenches, pliers, and sockets.
Whether for transportation and logistics classrooms, agriculture and mechanics or manufacturing classrooms, Toolkit has the Automotive Service Technology Training Systems and ASE Certification-aligned solutions to fit your area’s industry training needs.
Job Outlook: 69,000 new jobs per year
Average Pay: $46,890
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Switch Electric Vehicle Lab
Our Switch Electric Vehicle Training System is designed to be built, tested, driven, and then disassembled class after class for real-world EV Training. The Switch EV Lab is a turn-key, complete Electric Vehicle Training Program ready to implement at any school. The build-your-own electric vehicle system includes all necessary training items for learners to use every semester, year-after-year! Our Electric Vehicle training solution comes with all courseware you need to run a 17-week class, an 8-week after-school club, or a 2-week summer workshop. Did we mention it can be made a street-legal car?
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Multiplex Network Diagnostic Trainer
ConsuLab’s MP-750 is a totally functional vehicle CAN Bus trainer based on a Honda vehicle platform. It is a highly effective training system used for teaching the operation and concepts of Multiplex and CAN Bus systems in a highly accessible format for easy diagnosing and repair of CAN Bus circuits.
This is a full car CAN bus system trainer in a consolidated and approachable format.
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SRS Restraints & Air Bag Diagnostic Trainer
The EM-300-07 SRS Restraints & Air Bag Diagnostic Trainer is designed to help instructors teach supplemental restraint systems and their interaction with the sensors and diagnostics. This information is shared on a CAN Bus network. This trainer may be used by instructors for ensuring student understanding of the basic system fundamentals and functionality. While the solid-propellant inflators are already detonated, the circuits function as normal in a fully live system providing the learner with real world hands on experience. An important feature is that EVERY SINGLE CONNECTOR has its own test points and a connector disconnect/connect switch that helps to enable the available 26 systems faults for real diagnosis without potential damaging of OEM connectors with repeated disconnect/connect cycles.
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Coil on Plug Ignition System Trainer
The ConsuLab EM-200-14 trainer allows for the demonstration of a complete ignition system with real-world components using COP technology. Terminal block receptacles are provided for diagnostic test points. A 12V source is required to operate the trainer.
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Four-Wheel Honda ABS Trainer with Faults
ConsuLab’s EM-122-HN02 Four-wheel Honda ABS trainer is used to demonstrate the functionality of the ABS braking system as it operates on a real vehicle. This automotive training aid includes mechanical faults in the friction components, which are designed to be diagnosed by students while performing a brake inspection.
This trainer also comes with six insertable, electronic faults, and is built with OEM components based on the 2006-2010 Honda Civic platform. The trainer can be used in the classroom environment for demonstrations to students.
The instructor can manually select which wheel combinations are desired to lockup prior to application of brake pedal. The trainer provides a safe and effective method of demonstrating the principles of braking systems used on today’s vehicles.
All routine brake service procedures can be performed on this trainer including component replacement, adjustments and hydraulic bleeding
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Two-Wheel Hydraulic Brake Trainer (Non-ABS)
The Consulab Two Wheel Hydraulic Brake System Trainer EM-123-2_053251 is a 2-wheel hydraulic brake system trainer that is used to demonstrate the functionality of a typical non-ABS braking system as it operates on a real vehicle.
The trainer is built with OEM components and is based on the non-ABS Honda Civic platform. The trainer can be used in the classroom environment for demonstrations to students. The trainer provides a safe and effective method of demonstrating the principles of hydraulic braking systems used on today’s vehicles.
This brake trainer is made to order and comes complete with curriculum and student activity manuals.
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Relay Lab Kits Pro
This hands-on learning tool from Switch Labs is designed to teach the functions and wiring of relays, switches, and lights while preparing students to wire up the dash on a Switch EV Kit Car. Includes 5 – 100-foot spools of wire, ferrule connectors, instructions, schematic and testing procedure.
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Honda Civic 1.8L Engine Trainer with Fault Box
The ConsuLab EM-140C-HN01 engine trainer is a fully functional recycled engine mounted on a mobile stand. The trainer is based on a 2012-2015 Honda Civic 1.8L global vehicle platform. The trainer has easy access for service procedures of all major components. Wire colors and connectors match OEM configuration and service information. Trainer is mounted on a mobile stand constructed of powder coated 2” square steel tubing equipped with four 5” phenol casters (2 fixed and 2 swivel w/locks) for easy transport. Many ASE Education Foundation tasks can be performed with this trainer pertaining to areas A6 (Electrical) & A8 (Engine Performance). Full protection safety guards are installed covering all rotating components.
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Cutaway Hydraulic Clutch System Trainer
The ConsuLab EC-1120 is an actual working Hydraulic Clutch, made with all new components so that students can visualize the actual operation of hydraulic clutches. This hydraulic clutch training system is designed to make automotive and heavy truck instructors’ lives easier.
The training system provides:
- Total visibility of all clutch components without the limitations of working under a vehicle.
- Takes the mystery out of clutch operation.
- Sits on a bench or tabletop to allow more student access and visibility of operation.
- All new Honda clutch components are used.
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Textbook: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles – 2nd Edition
Electric and hybrid vehicles are now the present, not the future. This straightforward and highly illustrated full color textbook is endorsed by the Institute of the Motor Industry and introduces the subject for further education and undergraduate students as well as technicians.
A perfect complement to the Switch Electric Vehicle Kit, this textbook is considered a gold-standard for Electric Vehicle Training. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles by Tom Denton covers the different types of electric vehicle, costs and emissions, and the charging infrastructure, before moving on to explain how hybrid and electric vehicles work.
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Textbook: Build Your Own Electric Vehicle
Thoroughly revised and expanded, Build Your Own Electric Vehicle, Third Edition, is your go-to guide for converting an internal combustion engine vehicle to electric or building an EV from the ground up. Students will learn all about the wide variety of EVs available for purchase and how they’re being built.
BUILD, CONVERT, OR BUY A STATE-OF-THE-ART ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Students will learn all the latest breakthroughs, including AC propulsion and regenerative braking systems, intelligent controllers, batteries, and charging technologies.
A perfect complement to the Switch Electric Vehicle Kit, this textbook is considered a gold-standard for Electric Vehicle Training.
