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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  • A/C System Trainer with Orifice Tube

    The Consulab EM-2000-OT Air Conditioning trainer is a complete A/C system with unique features designed to enhance the instruction of air conditioning physics. The trainer uses the orifice tube design of refrigerant flow control. The trainer uses common automotive components and can be used in both classroom and shop environments. The trainer utilizes a hermetically sealed and internally protected compressor. Operates on a 120V 15A 60Hz circuit.

  • A/C System Trainer with H Block – TXV

    The ConsuLab EM-2000-HB Air Conditioning trainer is a complete A/C system with unique features designed to enhance the instruction of air conditioning physics. The trainer uses the H-Block TXV design of refrigerant flow control. The trainer uses common automotive components and can be used in both classroom and shop environments. The trainer utilizes a hermetically sealed and internally protected compressor. Operates on 120V 15A 60Hz circuit.

  • A/C System Trainer with H-Block (R1234YF Refrigerant)

    The ConsuLab EM-2000-YF R1234yf Air Conditioning trainer is a complete A/C system with unique features designed to enhance the instruction of air conditioning physics. The trainer uses the H-Block TXV design with R1234yf flow control. The trainer uses common automotive components and can be used in both classroom and shop environments. The trainer utilizes a hermetically sealed and internally protected compressor. Operates on 120V 15A 60Hz circuit.

  • 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.

  • Suspension and Steering Trainer

    The ConsuLab EM-130 Suspension and Steering trainer is designed to assist instructors in teaching basic alignment geometry and the function of a MacPherson strut suspension system with rack & pinion steering. The trainer is extremely versatile in that students can easily visualize all component operation as well as practice adjusting the various alignment angles. The trainer is equipped with two movable turntables and a magnetic alignment measuring gauge to assist students in observing actual measurement and changes in alignment angles. Students can also visualize and learn common braking system components.

  • Electric Power Steering Trainer

    The ConsuLab EM-200-18 Electric assist power steering trainer is a functional column-mounted electric assist unit for use in a classroom environment. Once connected to a 12V battery and using the supplied handles, you and your students can vary the input torque with one hand and experience the output torque with the other hand all while viewing the scan tool data live through the provided OBD2 DLC and built-in ammeter.

  • Truck Single Zone Automatic HVAC System Trainer

    Do you struggle to teach truck, heavy equipment and agriculture automatic HVAC Systems? The HV-101A trainer provides demonstration of the functionality of a cab HVAC system without the extensive cost and space requirements of a full vehicle.

  • Stand-Alone Heavy Vehicle HVAC Trainer

    The HV-101 Heavy Vehicle HVAC System is based on a Freightliner Business Class M2 commercial truck and has been specifically designed for the instruction of air conditioning systems used in heavy duty vehicles. The trainer is designed and constructed using brand new OEM components and has been engineered with respect to OEM design and function. The trainer is equipped with an electrical break out box providing easily accessible electrical test points for the HVAC control head. Clear sight glasses have been installed in the high side (liquid) and low side (suction vapor) lines at the H-Block TXV that allow students to observe the changes of state of the refrigerant.

  • Cutaway Thermostatic Expansion Valve with H-Block

    The ConsuLab Cutaway TXV H-Block EC-2100 training aid is designed to demonstrate the internal operation of a typical Thermostatic Expansion Valve  H-block used to control refrigerant flow in today’s HVAC systems.

  • Storage Case for EM-2000 Series

    Mobile and rugged case to store any of the EM-2000 Series Trainers. It is equipped with a tilting ramp for rolling the trainer in and out