Powerstroke systems, theories, and operations. Hard start, no start, and performance diagnostics
Powerstroke systems and subsystem strategies and operating systems
No Start, Hard Start, and Performance Diagnostics
How to diagnose and repair the most common fault codes
Increase your knowledge of various electronic engine control system components
Troubleshooting shortcuts to increase your efficiency
Discuss actual case studies in order to become more effective with your diagnostic skills
Emissions and Fuel Economy Topics
Technical Tips, Technical Service Bulletin Info, and other “Need To Know” Info
• Tesla Model S, X, 3, & Y tips and tricks
• Navigating Tesla's service information and Scan tools
• Overview of Batteries and management systems
• Hidden service repair and procedures
• Process of ordering parts
The Introduction to EEPROM class is a for Automotive Technicians that want to take their electrical and electronics learning to the next level. We get the technicians going on how ECUs work and what we can do to overcome the “used” ECU problem. The class includes demonstrations on EEPROM and MCU tools as well as cloning tools.
• Learn about ASE xEV High Voltage Safety Standards
• High Voltage Safety - Workplace Safety & Best Practices
• xEV High Voltage Component Exploration
• High Voltage Battery Fundamentals
Technicians, Service Advisors, and other facility members that complete this course will be adequately prepared to take the ASE xEV Safety Tests.
Is communication between your Service Staff and your Technicians good? Then you probably don't need this class! But if not, join Team ESi for education on Internal Sales, the processes and procedures between Service Advisor(s) and Technician(s) that make successful shops, successful!
Selling service during high inflation and economic uncertainty can be challenging, but you can learn the secrets to selling in a down economy from one of the industry’s leading sales trainers.
Learn how others are increasing their sales rates by 30%, 40%, 50%
Just a few of the things you will learn:
• 7 keys to creating value for clients, guaranteed to increase your sales
• How to build a bulletproof sales proposition
• 5 reasons taking care of your client’s vehicle is their best decision
• Using key questions to close the sale
• The secrets to guiding your client to YES
• And, much more…
Walk away with greater confidence, and a better understanding of how to guide your client to make the right choice regarding their vehicle, having your shop fix and maintain it. Learn how to become a super service advisor.
Enhance your communication skills and build strong customer relationships.
Join us for a transformative class that combines powerful sales presentations with effective conflict resolution techniques. In this course, you will learn how to excel at presenting your ideas, findings, and services to clients, while also mastering the art of turning challenging situations into positive experiences.
The first part of the class focuses on mastering sales presentations through a step-by-step system known as the MAP (Mastering Advisor Presentations) method. This proven system follows the five basic principles of every sales presentation, ensuring that you build compelling presentations that clearly demonstrate the value of your offerings. With checkpoints to keep you on track and expert guidance, you will learn to navigate sales presentations with confidence and connect with your clients on a deeper level.
In the second part of the class, you will discover the secrets of resolving conflicts like a pro. Conflict resolution doesn't have to be unpleasant; it can be an opportunity to strengthen relationships and create lasting customer satisfaction. Learn how to communicate effectively, address challenging situations with grace, and use motivational levers to turn frustrating experiences into positive and inspiring moments. Whether you're an advisor or a manager, this class will equip you with the skills to communicate better, organize problems into manageable tasks, and guide customers through memorable experiences that build trust and satisfaction.
Join instructor Mark Seawell from The Institute for this engaging and interactive class. Don't miss the chance to enhance your communication skills, boost your sales presentations, and become a master at resolving conflicts with finesse. Enroll now and unlock the potential to create lasting customer relationships that drive success in your business.
In the competitive and often high-stress world of auto repair, it's easy for your shop to turn into a high-octane hotbed of conflict. Enter our class, "Pit Stop Power-Boost: Fine-Tuning Your Auto Shop Dynamics for Peak Performance". This workshop takes the negative energy in your garage and converts it into a source of positivity and productivity - as efficient as a hybrid engine!
We'll tackle the everyday issues that are making your spark plugs sputter, and we'll equip you with the right tools to fix not just cars, but also the working environment. In our full-day class, we'll explore techniques that will have your team working together as smoothly as a synchronized transmission system. You'll leave with a team as finely tuned as a race car, ready to tackle the next day with renewed horsepower. So grab your whole crew, and let's shift your shop's dynamics into overdrive!
Discover the captivating world of automotive oscilloscopes in our immersive and comprehensive session designed for technicians of all levels. Unraveling their functionality and applications, this course demystifies oscilloscopes, equipping you with the skills to leverage them as powerful diagnostic tools. Through hands-on experience, you'll gain proficiency in interpreting readings, optimizing settings, and diagnosing a wide range of automotive issues. From fundamentals to advanced techniques, our expert instructors guide you through real-world case studies, ensuring a deep understanding of oscilloscope usage. Join us and elevate your diagnostic capabilities to new heights, confidently navigating complex electrical systems with precision and confidence.
(Hands on Training Course) (8 hour)
• Basic Circuits• Measuring Voltage/Current properly
• Analog and Digital Inputs to ECU
• PWM and Digital Outputs from ECU
• Basic Sensors
This class is designed as introduction to operating PicoScope 7 software. Beyond featuring the operation and manipulation of the software, it will also include the introduction to the many available testing probes/techniques that will significantly increase our diagnostic efficiency. We will be introducing these techniques with the application of real case studies. Even seasoned Pico 6 users will benefit from this course. Topics include:
• Differences between the most common automotive PicoScope interfaces
• Buttonology of the Pico 7 software
• Features of the PicoScope 7 software
• Case studies to show software functionality and testing techniques
• Testing probes available for PicoScope from Pico and 3rd party
• Introduction to the PicoScope Diagnostic software suite
Restoring a vehicle to proper alignment can be difficult when a technician does not properly understand that there is more to do than setting the angles we are familiar with: caster, camber and toe. For example, a vehicle may have struck a curb and bent a steering knuckle slightly. If the vehicle is returned within specifications without replacing the bent steering knuckle, it may drive okay in a straight line, but produce handling and tire wear issues when cornering. This class explores the more advanced alignment measurements such as: vehicle symmetry, steering axis inclination, scrub radius and much more. Throughout this class, technicians will gain an understanding of many possible underlying issues that result from collision or vehicle alterations, as well as the solutions that are available when adjustments are not provided from the factory. Becoming familiar with all the many functions that modern alignment machines have to offer will make each technician a better alignment specialist.
How to drive sustainable business growth by implementing clear goals, being obsessed with your customers, making data driven decisions, and being operationally efficient.
Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, is a fear experienced by 76% of all people. It’s commonly the number one fear of the average person second to death. This course is designed to support and encourage you to face this fear head-on in a positive environment.
Do you feel anxiety around speaking in public, conducting meetings, or doing in-person (or online) presentations? Have you turned down an invitation to share your story, thoughts or ideas in a podcast or interview?
This session will be engaging for all attendees according to their comfort levels, and benefit anyone looking to improve their communication skills and enhance their leadership. Topics will include speaking techniques, how to give and receive useful feedback, impromptu speaking chances, and how to prepare and deliver a short, planned speech. At the conclusion of this course, you will be well on your path to becoming a more confident and effective communicator in any role.
This seminar will be Hybrid/EV diagnostic. We will review wiring diagrams, disabling high voltage, and testing motor windings and high voltage cables. The insulation and resistance testing will be hands-on.
Who should attend?
Anyone involved with providing service for modern vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance and or Active safety systems. This session is primarily geared towards front office personnel interfacing with owners and drivers however, there is plenty of technical content around computer vision and perception systems science along with case studies that generate a deep understanding of these technologies and where we’re headed in the future.
You’ve heard time and time again how vital using video is for your shop’s marketing. Maybe you’ve jumped on the bandwagon but maybe you haven’t. Whether you have or haven’t there are some video strategies you can benefit from hearing. Video extraordinaire shop owner Chris Enright and former shop owner, now marketer, Brian Walker join forces to bring you the best video education and knowledge there is! Leave this powerful session having learned from the best.
The topics include:
● Understanding the difference between long and short video formats
● Which video platforms are important for shop owners
● Knowing the content your audience will engage with
● How to track your video performance
● And more! Register for this engaging and impactful class today! Start doing great videos tomorrow!
Everyone knows how important your team is for the success of your business. But in reality, how many people are able to find and most importantly, keep those superstars once they get them on their team? Darrin Barney will show you a road map that will allow you to find, keep and grow your most important asset. Your employees. Darrin and his team have grown his shop to one of the largest independently owned auto repair facilities in North America, and they have customers, literally around the world. His unparalleled success quickly caught the attention of the industry, and it’s brought about his being featured in countless podcasts and nationally published articles, he’s been on the cover of Auto Inc. magazine, and he’s spoken at number of the industry’s largest events. He is also the President at Elite Worldwide. Here are a few of the topics that Darrin will be discussing:
- The importance of Knowing where you are going
- Hiring and growing a team of Superstars
- The importance of MLAP, Goals and Performance Tracking
- Love em' or Lose em! - Why your shop culture matters and how to take care of your team
Misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacements plague many shops and technicians. Eliminating these pitfalls to maximize diagnostic efficiency is the strategic focus of this class. A tactical approach to using your full arsenal of diagnostic equipment in concert, as conditions require, to quickly diagnose with 99.9% certainty, is the goal. This provides diagnostic and repair efficiency that satisfies customers and makes you money. Recommended for Shop Owners, Service Advisors, and all levels of Technicians.
Capabilities of OEM scan tools
Review the capabilities and limitations of aftermarket scan tools
Realize the full capabilities of DSOs (Digital Storage Oscilloscopes)
Discuss integration of scan tool and scope usage to clarify and validate diagnosis
Ok, you boosted a post. It was a flop. You wasted time. You wasted money. No shop owner has time or money to waste. It stops now! In this class, Hallie Wasinger will teach you the practical, easy-to-implement strategies to ensure you receive results from your digital advertising. In this class you will leave with a knowledge and understanding of:
● Who you are speaking to. Your audience: targeted. Specific.
● Your messaging. What to say and how to say it.
● Where to say it. Placement matters.
● Graphics: the right image matters.
● Measuring your marketing message. How do you know if it is working?
● A/B Testing
● Types of Ads
● And, more!
Improve customer satisfaction while increasing sales by moving from a transactional-based business model to a relationship-based business model.
People buy from people they like. There is a significant body of social science research that supports this concept.
When you have a strong relationship with a customer, you tend to have more influence with that customer.
The course objective is to first take the novice drivability-tech and offer insight as to how fuel injection strategy functions. After a thorough discussion of what critical inputs are necessary and how they contribute to the decision of the proper fuel injector pulse-width, interactive class exercises will begin.
Using my personal vehicle with a MAF fueling strategy, a series of experiments were conducted to create a low-power drivability fault. The faults include:
-exhaust restriction
-Air Filter restriction
-Fuel restriction
-un-metered air before the throttle plate
-un-metered air after throttle (vacuum)
The scan data will be presented in a graphed format, for “action/reaction” comparison, as well as in a format featured only by ATS eScanELITE. The goal of the class is to have the attendees analyze the data and decipher which fault is responsible for the data being viewed at that time.
Attendees will leave with an understanding of fuel injection strategy, fuel feedback control, and the ability to use generic scan tool data to make preliminary decisions about diagnostic direction, right from the driver's seat.
There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to managing your shop. Knowing your numbers is paramount to maximizing your profitability and shop efficiency. It's not something any successful owner should be winging. In this class you'll learn:
How to create a system to facilitate and promote continual improvement at all levels in the shop using after action reports to find and fix skill and knowledge gaps.
What to consider when creating a training program (is the "cool topic" one that will deliver results?)
Using adaptive learning to support custom learning pathways suited to your specific needs.
Apprentice programs in the shop.
Not everything works.
Not everyone can successfully fill the mentor role.
-Identifying specific goals for YOUR program
-The development of Mentors
This course will focus on skills for technicians primarily. The same questions and processes to improve in that arena can be applied to improving training and performance in every aspect of the shop.
The purpose of direct fuel injection is to improve fuel economy and reduce tailpipe emissions through a precisely metered fuel charge delivered directly to the combustion chamber. Direct injection can significantly increase horsepower and torque, reduce hydrocarbons, and improve fuel economy. This course provides students with the background to diagnose faults in direct injection fuel systems using service information and a variety of test equipment. Recommended for all levels of Technicians Operation and purpose of direct fuel injection Low-pressure side: fuel pump, fuel pump control module, low-side fuel pressure control High-pressure side: high-pressure fuel pump Fuel injectors, fuel pressure sensor Engine misfire and valve deposit faults. What issues arise with Direct Injection? Does my diagnosis differ versus MPFI? What features are related to this technology?
This clinic provides easy to understand information about how an actual electric vehicle works. Reducing or eliminating emissions is high priority for vehicle manufacturers. One way to achieve this goal is increase the number of zero emission vehicles on the road.
California has a zero-emission mandate and China has also adopted a version of California’s plan in its new energy mandate. BEV production numbers are on the rise and are soon going to be commonplace. The time is here to start learning about BEV’s and
preparing for this fundamental shift in automotive technology. This clinic will present a solid overview of components, operation and the
tooling you will need to successfully compete in the BEV market. We will discuss BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) battery packs, invertors,
converters, electric motors, normal-safe service procedures, and the various modules that control the vehicle’s electrical systems.
After completing this seminar, the student will have the knowledge to:
• Invest wisely in the special tools required for service of BEV’s
• Recognize common components shared between Hybrids and BEV’s
• Identify components found only on BEV’s
• Understand battery construction, cooling and testing methods
• Recognize power flow through the BEV drivetrain
13 Foundational Marketing Strategies For Every Shop If you're like most shop owners today you may be easily overwhelmed, distracted by the coolest new marketing tactic or feel it's just all too complicated. In this interactive session, you'll learn the strategies which are critical for marketing your repair shop. No bells&whistles:just real world, practical & effective marketing. The class will wrap-up with a specific time dedicated to developing your next steps & preparing you for what to do when you get back to the shop.
A snapshot of some of the questions that will be answered are:
●Can I really do all of this myself ?
●How necessary is a website?
●Is Networking Still Important?
●Why Is Branding Such A Big Deal?
Former shop owners ,Brian &Kim Walker will tag-team this engaging class to help you leave feeling confident in your next steps
In this clinic, we will present how to set up and operate a lab scope for the purpose of testing automotive sensors and components of various types. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” We cover set up procedures, voltage and time base
settings, and waveform capturing techniques. Waveforms captured from many different component types are reviewed to differentiate ‘good’ and ‘bad’ waveforms. A color clinic book is provided showcasing popular aftermarket lab scope waveforms for take home reference.
After completing this clinic, the student will have the knowledge to:
• Set up and capture automotive waveforms using a lab scope
• Configure lab scope settings for optimized viewing of waveforms
• Properly connect a lab scope to various solenoids, actuators, speed and position sensors and DC motors found under hood
and undercar
• Identify when going for the lab scope is necessary
• Utilize multiple channels of the lab scope to aid in diagnostic situations
Toyota Emissions and Drivability Diagnosis
• The new D4S Fuel System-Components, Operation and diagnostic strategies
• 3 Phase fuel pump operation and diagnostic tips
• Toyota EVAP System-Diagnosing from the driver’s seat
• Toyota Ignition Systems-Unique operation and testing methods
• Toyota VVT Systems-From Single cam VVTI to VVTI with electric actuation
Artificial Intelligence holds great promise and potential for transforming various aspects of your life and business. It offers benefits and opportunities but has specific perils and challenges that must be carefully navigated. In this class, we will discuss the promise and perils of AI. In addition, how to use AI in your digital marketing, increase sales and processes within your business, and, most importantly, the pitfalls of AI - where not to use it and standards currently in place with Search Engines. The Promise Of Ai: Increased Efficiency: AI has the potential to automate and optimize tasks, Enhanced Decision-Making: AI systems can analyze vast amounts of data and provide valuable insights, enabling more informed and data-driven decision-making. Innovation and Advancements: It has the power to revolutionize industries by introducing disruptive ideas, driving progress, and creating novel applications that were previously unimaginable. The Perils of AI: Ethical Concerns: AI raises significant ethical concerns, such as privacy invasion, biased decision-making, and potential misuse of personal data. Job Displacement: The automation potential of AI may lead to job displacement, as tasks previously performed by humans can be taken over by AI systems. Lack of Human Judgment: AI algorithms make decisions based on patterns and data, but they need more human judgment, intuition, and empathy. Security Risks: AI systems are vulnerable to security breaches, manipulation, and adversarial attacks. This is one class you want to miss!
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Wheel and tire inspection to identify if they should
be serviced, best practices servicing TPMS using a variety of TPMS tools.
• Theory and Operation of modern MBZ Diesel Engines
• Diagnostic Procedures, Scan Tool Testing and Manual Diagnostic Testing
• Scan Data Known Goods and Bads, Common Issues and Tips
• Diagnostic Exercises, Critical Thinking, understanding MBZ TSBs
Customers decide whether or not they will do business with you in 4.5 seconds. What can you do in 4.5 seconds other than be energetic, enthusiastic, and engaging. How we answer the phone and how we engage the customer is essential to our overall success and can mean the difference between a 16% call to appointment rate and a 40% call to appointment rate.
There are many techniques to help us become great on the phone and convert more potential customers to actual advocates for our business. The best Service Advisors understand this and have learned and practiced these techniques so that they can deliver them without thought and with the appropriate level of enthusiasm and interest. In this class we will training on:
• Answering the phone with excitement, enthusiasm, and interest
• Engaging with the potential client through out
• Creating value for potential client and overcoming objections
• How to create a buyer from a shopper
• Ways to increase your value for the potential client
• When to let the tire-kickers go and how to do it
• Closing on the phone and getting the Appointment
Recently, I have had the opportunity of listening to hundreds of phone calls. In way too many the Service Advisor was either too eager or not engaged and therefore could not get the potential client excited about making an appointment. In more than half of the calls no one even asked the potential client to make an appointment. And, in many calls the Service Advisor continued to engage after the potential client asked for the appointment, sometimes turning an appointment into a lost opportunity. So, I decided to put together this class to really help students understand what they need to do, give examples of good techniques and bad techniques, and help improve your skills to book more appointments.
Darren McLea, communications expert and owner of Molloy Business Development will present the seminar: Never Ever Ever Ever Lose A Tire Deal EVER... PERIOD!
If you've ever felt like you're over paying taxes, you're probably right! In fact, it's probably worse than you think.
In a recent internal audit, 95% of business owners we've reviewed were dramatically overpaying taxes to the tune of $11,500 per $100,000 of income. That's a LOT of "lost money" and it's got to change!
In this course Derick Van Ness will share 17 different tax strategies that most CPA's miss, and you'll leave with the knowledge of how to apply every one of them! He will share why your CPA isn't telling you these strategies, how to make your CPA more effective, and how to make sure you never overpay taxes again!
Working on Tesla vehicles requires proper diagnostic abilities. This course will cover access to SI and scan tool features available in Tesla Tool Box 3. Students will get a crash course in setup and configuration of Toolbox 3 , necessary networking and cables for access to the vehicle, and in person demonstration of Tesla service functions. Students will get a live demonstration on a Tesla car that will allow them to see and become familiar with accessing the car with Tool Box scan tool as well as activating service mode on the car to have full...
This class covers modern vehicle network operation and how to efficiently diagnose them using common tooling. The overwhelming majority of network related issues do not require extensive scope use for decoding of individual packets of data. It is important to understand how a network exchanges information, but a deep dive into the bits. bytes, nibbles and ticks of each network are not needed to repair the vehicle. Knowledge of the network type, the expected voltage levels, and the layout of the network wiring to the modules can provide us with enough information to gain diagnostic direction. At that point, we can use our available tooling to determine the root cause of the problem. Topics Include:
• Understanding common automotive networks and where to get help if we don’t understand them
• Discuss OE and aftermarket scan tool strengths and weaknesses
• Developing a logical diagnostic approach using service information and tooling available at your shop
You know your average repair order, average car count, profit margins, break-even and more. But do you know the marketing key performance indicators that help you know if your marketing is working? In this session, Brian and Kim Walker - former shop owners, will teach you the important marketing figures you should be paying attention to. We'll address: > what the KPI's are for marketing > which tools to use to find those numbers quickly and easily > how to use those numbers to adjust your marketing > when to check in on these important figures You'll leave this session armed with the marketing knowledge you need to know if your marketing is working and how to pivot, if needed.
Most shop owners start out as a technician and then become an advisor. It doesn't take long to realize that you can't manage the shop from a creeper and you can't lead it from the front counter. So you take the leap and start working "on" your business instead of "in" your business. That's what you're supposed to do right? Now you feel completely lost and uncomfortable. Like you're not contributing to your business the way you used to. Does any of this description sound like you? Then this class is for you! This class will show you how to lead your business in a way you KNOW you are not just contributing but guaranteeing your success long into the future. We will talk about how to lead for tomorrow - not just manage your business for today.
You'll learn
Why the transition is so hard and it's normal!
The 9 Primary Responsibilities you have in your business
What to do on an daily, weekly and annual basis to take you and your business to the next level
You'll leave this session feeling more confident, more in control, and excited for what your future holds.
Your story matters to your prospective customers. They want a brand they can trust and connect with. Brand storytelling is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a need-to-have for any business that wants to be authentic and stay relevant.
During this session, we will explore why brand storytelling is the future of marketing.
We’ll dive into the psychology behind storytelling and why it is so effective in creating a connection, communicating your message, and making your brand that much more memorable.
We will discuss why it’s important to identify and understand your target market and your perfect customer.
We will discuss the impact that video has on SEO and social media and discuss some best practices to successfully expand the reach of your brand and boost your business’s visibility.
We’ll look at how the top 10% of businesses worldwide leverage their brand story to differentiate themselves from their competition.
We will discuss the necessity of using video storytelling to recruit top talent by showcasing your company values and shop culture.
And you’ll learn how spending one day in front of the camera can provide your brand with an entire year’s worth of authentic branding videos.
This session is intended to be a hands-on learning experience, so we will take the opportunity to practice the techniques discussed and work with some of the tools you need to record great storytelling videos in your business.
You will work in groups to craft your brand story and have the opportunity to record a video of your own.
In this clinic we discuss how to validate if the transmission is at fault or if there is a problem outside of transmission itself, such as
a sensor, wiring or control module failure. Whether you’re a transmission specialist or not, we all share a common problem in the
service bay – How to efficiently diagnose the root cause of a transmission code or complaint in a reasonable time. This is even more
important for modern, integrated drivetrains where driveability problems are often transmission-related, and transmission complaints
often end up being engine-related. We will discuss application charts to map out power flow to determine what components are being
used under fault conditions. We highlight methods to effectively test sensors, switches and solenoids under loaded conditions while
leveraging scan tool PIDs and function tests to eliminate the most possible causes. We discuss several case studies to emphasize the
point of using strategic diagnostic practices whether you rebuild transmissions or just recommend replacing one.
After completing this seminar, the student will have the knowledge to:
• Identify internal or external failures on transmission related concerns
• Differentiate engine fault condition from those within the auto transmission/driveline
• Perform electrical circuit and component validation tests
• Understand transmission electrical components and their function
Dive into the practical strategies and tangible benefits of cutting-edge tools like intelligent online scheduling and artificial intelligence. Led by Kieran O'Brien, the CEO and Founder of Shopgenie, this engaging breakout session will equip auto repair shop owners with the tools and knowledge to leverage this technology to grow their businesses.
The session will begin by exploring the real-world impact of AI in the automotive repair industry. With online scheduling, shops can see a significant reduction in scheduling related bottlenecks, leading to faster repairs and increased customer experience.
Online scheduling has become a game-changer for auto repair shops, streamlining appointment management and enhancing customer convenience. According to industry reports, shops that implement online scheduling platforms witness a remarkable increase in appointment bookings by up to 40%.
The breakout session will feature in-depth case studies showcasing the transformative impact of technology adoption in real auto repair shop scenarios. Attendees will learn from shop owners who have successfully implemented AI and online scheduling, witnessing a remarkable boost in productivity, revenue, and customer loyalty. Interactive discussions and Q&A will provide an opportunity to address specific challenges.
Let's make your shop a repair shop of the future!
Diagnosis and repair of tesla drivetrain. This course will cover drive motor isolation and noise issues. This course will help prepare technicians for the coming drive motor issues associated with Tesla vehicles. Topics covered will include; drivetrain faults, drivetrain disassembly, and overhaul/repair of drive units to prevent very costly unit replacement. Seth will introduce students to repair techniques and parts kits that are coming available for the aftermarket to resolve tesla drive train noise, vibration, and isolation fault issues. Students should be familiar with hybrid drive theory before signing up for this course.
Powerstroke systems, theories, and operations. Hard start, no start, and performance diagnostics
Powerstroke systems and subsystem strategies and operating systems
No Start, Hard Start, and Performance Diagnostics
How to diagnose and repair the most common fault codes
Increase your knowledge of various electronic engine control system components
Troubleshooting shortcuts to increase your efficiency
Discuss actual case studies in order to become more effective with your diagnostic skills
Emissions and Fuel Economy Topics
Technical Tips, Technical Service Bulletin Info, and other “Need To Know” Info
• Tesla Model S, X, 3, & Y tips and tricks
• Navigating Tesla's service information and Scan tools
• Overview of Batteries and management systems
• Hidden service repair and procedures
• Process of ordering parts
The Introduction to EEPROM class is a for Automotive Technicians that want to take their electrical and electronics learning to the next level. We get the technicians going on how ECUs work and what we can do to overcome the “used” ECU problem. The class includes demonstrations on EEPROM and MCU tools as well as cloning tools.
• Learn about ASE xEV High Voltage Safety Standards
• High Voltage Safety - Workplace Safety & Best Practices
• xEV High Voltage Component Exploration
• High Voltage Battery Fundamentals
Technicians, Service Advisors, and other facility members that complete this course will be adequately prepared to take the ASE xEV Safety Tests.
Is communication between your Service Staff and your Technicians good? Then you probably don't need this class! But if not, join Team ESi for education on Internal Sales, the processes and procedures between Service Advisor(s) and Technician(s) that make successful shops, successful!
Selling service during high inflation and economic uncertainty can be challenging, but you can learn the secrets to selling in a down economy from one of the industry’s leading sales trainers.
Learn how others are increasing their sales rates by 30%, 40%, 50%
Just a few of the things you will learn:
• 7 keys to creating value for clients, guaranteed to increase your sales
• How to build a bulletproof sales proposition
• 5 reasons taking care of your client’s vehicle is their best decision
• Using key questions to close the sale
• The secrets to guiding your client to YES
• And, much more…
Walk away with greater confidence, and a better understanding of how to guide your client to make the right choice regarding their vehicle, having your shop fix and maintain it. Learn how to become a super service advisor.
Enhance your communication skills and build strong customer relationships.
Join us for a transformative class that combines powerful sales presentations with effective conflict resolution techniques. In this course, you will learn how to excel at presenting your ideas, findings, and services to clients, while also mastering the art of turning challenging situations into positive experiences.
The first part of the class focuses on mastering sales presentations through a step-by-step system known as the MAP (Mastering Advisor Presentations) method. This proven system follows the five basic principles of every sales presentation, ensuring that you build compelling presentations that clearly demonstrate the value of your offerings. With checkpoints to keep you on track and expert guidance, you will learn to navigate sales presentations with confidence and connect with your clients on a deeper level.
In the second part of the class, you will discover the secrets of resolving conflicts like a pro. Conflict resolution doesn't have to be unpleasant; it can be an opportunity to strengthen relationships and create lasting customer satisfaction. Learn how to communicate effectively, address challenging situations with grace, and use motivational levers to turn frustrating experiences into positive and inspiring moments. Whether you're an advisor or a manager, this class will equip you with the skills to communicate better, organize problems into manageable tasks, and guide customers through memorable experiences that build trust and satisfaction.
Join instructor Mark Seawell from The Institute for this engaging and interactive class. Don't miss the chance to enhance your communication skills, boost your sales presentations, and become a master at resolving conflicts with finesse. Enroll now and unlock the potential to create lasting customer relationships that drive success in your business.
In the competitive and often high-stress world of auto repair, it's easy for your shop to turn into a high-octane hotbed of conflict. Enter our class, "Pit Stop Power-Boost: Fine-Tuning Your Auto Shop Dynamics for Peak Performance". This workshop takes the negative energy in your garage and converts it into a source of positivity and productivity - as efficient as a hybrid engine!
We'll tackle the everyday issues that are making your spark plugs sputter, and we'll equip you with the right tools to fix not just cars, but also the working environment. In our full-day class, we'll explore techniques that will have your team working together as smoothly as a synchronized transmission system. You'll leave with a team as finely tuned as a race car, ready to tackle the next day with renewed horsepower. So grab your whole crew, and let's shift your shop's dynamics into overdrive!
Discover the captivating world of automotive oscilloscopes in our immersive and comprehensive session designed for technicians of all levels. Unraveling their functionality and applications, this course demystifies oscilloscopes, equipping you with the skills to leverage them as powerful diagnostic tools. Through hands-on experience, you'll gain proficiency in interpreting readings, optimizing settings, and diagnosing a wide range of automotive issues. From fundamentals to advanced techniques, our expert instructors guide you through real-world case studies, ensuring a deep understanding of oscilloscope usage. Join us and elevate your diagnostic capabilities to new heights, confidently navigating complex electrical systems with precision and confidence.
(Hands on Training Course) (8 hour)
• Basic Circuits• Measuring Voltage/Current properly
• Analog and Digital Inputs to ECU
• PWM and Digital Outputs from ECU
• Basic Sensors
This class is designed as introduction to operating PicoScope 7 software. Beyond featuring the operation and manipulation of the software, it will also include the introduction to the many available testing probes/techniques that will significantly increase our diagnostic efficiency. We will be introducing these techniques with the application of real case studies. Even seasoned Pico 6 users will benefit from this course. Topics include:
• Differences between the most common automotive PicoScope interfaces
• Buttonology of the Pico 7 software
• Features of the PicoScope 7 software
• Case studies to show software functionality and testing techniques
• Testing probes available for PicoScope from Pico and 3rd party
• Introduction to the PicoScope Diagnostic software suite
Restoring a vehicle to proper alignment can be difficult when a technician does not properly understand that there is more to do than setting the angles we are familiar with: caster, camber and toe. For example, a vehicle may have struck a curb and bent a steering knuckle slightly. If the vehicle is returned within specifications without replacing the bent steering knuckle, it may drive okay in a straight line, but produce handling and tire wear issues when cornering. This class explores the more advanced alignment measurements such as: vehicle symmetry, steering axis inclination, scrub radius and much more. Throughout this class, technicians will gain an understanding of many possible underlying issues that result from collision or vehicle alterations, as well as the solutions that are available when adjustments are not provided from the factory. Becoming familiar with all the many functions that modern alignment machines have to offer will make each technician a better alignment specialist.
How to drive sustainable business growth by implementing clear goals, being obsessed with your customers, making data driven decisions, and being operationally efficient.
Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, is a fear experienced by 76% of all people. It’s commonly the number one fear of the average person second to death. This course is designed to support and encourage you to face this fear head-on in a positive environment.
Do you feel anxiety around speaking in public, conducting meetings, or doing in-person (or online) presentations? Have you turned down an invitation to share your story, thoughts or ideas in a podcast or interview?
This session will be engaging for all attendees according to their comfort levels, and benefit anyone looking to improve their communication skills and enhance their leadership. Topics will include speaking techniques, how to give and receive useful feedback, impromptu speaking chances, and how to prepare and deliver a short, planned speech. At the conclusion of this course, you will be well on your path to becoming a more confident and effective communicator in any role.
This seminar will be Hybrid/EV diagnostic. We will review wiring diagrams, disabling high voltage, and testing motor windings and high voltage cables. The insulation and resistance testing will be hands-on.
Who should attend?
Anyone involved with providing service for modern vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance and or Active safety systems. This session is primarily geared towards front office personnel interfacing with owners and drivers however, there is plenty of technical content around computer vision and perception systems science along with case studies that generate a deep understanding of these technologies and where we’re headed in the future.
You’ve heard time and time again how vital using video is for your shop’s marketing. Maybe you’ve jumped on the bandwagon but maybe you haven’t. Whether you have or haven’t there are some video strategies you can benefit from hearing. Video extraordinaire shop owner Chris Enright and former shop owner, now marketer, Brian Walker join forces to bring you the best video education and knowledge there is! Leave this powerful session having learned from the best.
The topics include:
● Understanding the difference between long and short video formats
● Which video platforms are important for shop owners
● Knowing the content your audience will engage with
● How to track your video performance
● And more! Register for this engaging and impactful class today! Start doing great videos tomorrow!
Everyone knows how important your team is for the success of your business. But in reality, how many people are able to find and most importantly, keep those superstars once they get them on their team? Darrin Barney will show you a road map that will allow you to find, keep and grow your most important asset. Your employees. Darrin and his team have grown his shop to one of the largest independently owned auto repair facilities in North America, and they have customers, literally around the world. His unparalleled success quickly caught the attention of the industry, and it’s brought about his being featured in countless podcasts and nationally published articles, he’s been on the cover of Auto Inc. magazine, and he’s spoken at number of the industry’s largest events. He is also the President at Elite Worldwide. Here are a few of the topics that Darrin will be discussing:
- The importance of Knowing where you are going
- Hiring and growing a team of Superstars
- The importance of MLAP, Goals and Performance Tracking
- Love em' or Lose em! - Why your shop culture matters and how to take care of your team
Misdiagnosis and unnecessary parts replacements plague many shops and technicians. Eliminating these pitfalls to maximize diagnostic efficiency is the strategic focus of this class. A tactical approach to using your full arsenal of diagnostic equipment in concert, as conditions require, to quickly diagnose with 99.9% certainty, is the goal. This provides diagnostic and repair efficiency that satisfies customers and makes you money. Recommended for Shop Owners, Service Advisors, and all levels of Technicians.
Capabilities of OEM scan tools
Review the capabilities and limitations of aftermarket scan tools
Realize the full capabilities of DSOs (Digital Storage Oscilloscopes)
Discuss integration of scan tool and scope usage to clarify and validate diagnosis
Ok, you boosted a post. It was a flop. You wasted time. You wasted money. No shop owner has time or money to waste. It stops now! In this class, Hallie Wasinger will teach you the practical, easy-to-implement strategies to ensure you receive results from your digital advertising. In this class you will leave with a knowledge and understanding of:
● Who you are speaking to. Your audience: targeted. Specific.
● Your messaging. What to say and how to say it.
● Where to say it. Placement matters.
● Graphics: the right image matters.
● Measuring your marketing message. How do you know if it is working?
● A/B Testing
● Types of Ads
● And, more!
Improve customer satisfaction while increasing sales by moving from a transactional-based business model to a relationship-based business model.
People buy from people they like. There is a significant body of social science research that supports this concept.
When you have a strong relationship with a customer, you tend to have more influence with that customer.
The course objective is to first take the novice drivability-tech and offer insight as to how fuel injection strategy functions. After a thorough discussion of what critical inputs are necessary and how they contribute to the decision of the proper fuel injector pulse-width, interactive class exercises will begin.
Using my personal vehicle with a MAF fueling strategy, a series of experiments were conducted to create a low-power drivability fault. The faults include:
-exhaust restriction
-Air Filter restriction
-Fuel restriction
-un-metered air before the throttle plate
-un-metered air after throttle (vacuum)
The scan data will be presented in a graphed format, for “action/reaction” comparison, as well as in a format featured only by ATS eScanELITE. The goal of the class is to have the attendees analyze the data and decipher which fault is responsible for the data being viewed at that time.
Attendees will leave with an understanding of fuel injection strategy, fuel feedback control, and the ability to use generic scan tool data to make preliminary decisions about diagnostic direction, right from the driver's seat.
There are a lot of moving pieces when it comes to managing your shop. Knowing your numbers is paramount to maximizing your profitability and shop efficiency. It's not something any successful owner should be winging. In this class you'll learn:
How to create a system to facilitate and promote continual improvement at all levels in the shop using after action reports to find and fix skill and knowledge gaps.
What to consider when creating a training program (is the "cool topic" one that will deliver results?)
Using adaptive learning to support custom learning pathways suited to your specific needs.
Apprentice programs in the shop.
Not everything works.
Not everyone can successfully fill the mentor role.
-Identifying specific goals for YOUR program
-The development of Mentors
This course will focus on skills for technicians primarily. The same questions and processes to improve in that arena can be applied to improving training and performance in every aspect of the shop.
The purpose of direct fuel injection is to improve fuel economy and reduce tailpipe emissions through a precisely metered fuel charge delivered directly to the combustion chamber. Direct injection can significantly increase horsepower and torque, reduce hydrocarbons, and improve fuel economy. This course provides students with the background to diagnose faults in direct injection fuel systems using service information and a variety of test equipment. Recommended for all levels of Technicians Operation and purpose of direct fuel injection Low-pressure side: fuel pump, fuel pump control module, low-side fuel pressure control High-pressure side: high-pressure fuel pump Fuel injectors, fuel pressure sensor Engine misfire and valve deposit faults. What issues arise with Direct Injection? Does my diagnosis differ versus MPFI? What features are related to this technology?
This clinic provides easy to understand information about how an actual electric vehicle works. Reducing or eliminating emissions is high priority for vehicle manufacturers. One way to achieve this goal is increase the number of zero emission vehicles on the road.
California has a zero-emission mandate and China has also adopted a version of California’s plan in its new energy mandate. BEV production numbers are on the rise and are soon going to be commonplace. The time is here to start learning about BEV’s and
preparing for this fundamental shift in automotive technology. This clinic will present a solid overview of components, operation and the
tooling you will need to successfully compete in the BEV market. We will discuss BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) battery packs, invertors,
converters, electric motors, normal-safe service procedures, and the various modules that control the vehicle’s electrical systems.
After completing this seminar, the student will have the knowledge to:
• Invest wisely in the special tools required for service of BEV’s
• Recognize common components shared between Hybrids and BEV’s
• Identify components found only on BEV’s
• Understand battery construction, cooling and testing methods
• Recognize power flow through the BEV drivetrain
13 Foundational Marketing Strategies For Every Shop If you're like most shop owners today you may be easily overwhelmed, distracted by the coolest new marketing tactic or feel it's just all too complicated. In this interactive session, you'll learn the strategies which are critical for marketing your repair shop. No bells&whistles:just real world, practical & effective marketing. The class will wrap-up with a specific time dedicated to developing your next steps & preparing you for what to do when you get back to the shop.
A snapshot of some of the questions that will be answered are:
●Can I really do all of this myself ?
●How necessary is a website?
●Is Networking Still Important?
●Why Is Branding Such A Big Deal?
Former shop owners ,Brian &Kim Walker will tag-team this engaging class to help you leave feeling confident in your next steps
In this clinic, we will present how to set up and operate a lab scope for the purpose of testing automotive sensors and components of various types. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” We cover set up procedures, voltage and time base
settings, and waveform capturing techniques. Waveforms captured from many different component types are reviewed to differentiate ‘good’ and ‘bad’ waveforms. A color clinic book is provided showcasing popular aftermarket lab scope waveforms for take home reference.
After completing this clinic, the student will have the knowledge to:
• Set up and capture automotive waveforms using a lab scope
• Configure lab scope settings for optimized viewing of waveforms
• Properly connect a lab scope to various solenoids, actuators, speed and position sensors and DC motors found under hood
and undercar
• Identify when going for the lab scope is necessary
• Utilize multiple channels of the lab scope to aid in diagnostic situations
Toyota Emissions and Drivability Diagnosis
• The new D4S Fuel System-Components, Operation and diagnostic strategies
• 3 Phase fuel pump operation and diagnostic tips
• Toyota EVAP System-Diagnosing from the driver’s seat
• Toyota Ignition Systems-Unique operation and testing methods
• Toyota VVT Systems-From Single cam VVTI to VVTI with electric actuation
Artificial Intelligence holds great promise and potential for transforming various aspects of your life and business. It offers benefits and opportunities but has specific perils and challenges that must be carefully navigated. In this class, we will discuss the promise and perils of AI. In addition, how to use AI in your digital marketing, increase sales and processes within your business, and, most importantly, the pitfalls of AI - where not to use it and standards currently in place with Search Engines. The Promise Of Ai: Increased Efficiency: AI has the potential to automate and optimize tasks, Enhanced Decision-Making: AI systems can analyze vast amounts of data and provide valuable insights, enabling more informed and data-driven decision-making. Innovation and Advancements: It has the power to revolutionize industries by introducing disruptive ideas, driving progress, and creating novel applications that were previously unimaginable. The Perils of AI: Ethical Concerns: AI raises significant ethical concerns, such as privacy invasion, biased decision-making, and potential misuse of personal data. Job Displacement: The automation potential of AI may lead to job displacement, as tasks previously performed by humans can be taken over by AI systems. Lack of Human Judgment: AI algorithms make decisions based on patterns and data, but they need more human judgment, intuition, and empathy. Security Risks: AI systems are vulnerable to security breaches, manipulation, and adversarial attacks. This is one class you want to miss!
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Wheel and tire inspection to identify if they should
be serviced, best practices servicing TPMS using a variety of TPMS tools.
• Theory and Operation of modern MBZ Diesel Engines
• Diagnostic Procedures, Scan Tool Testing and Manual Diagnostic Testing
• Scan Data Known Goods and Bads, Common Issues and Tips
• Diagnostic Exercises, Critical Thinking, understanding MBZ TSBs
Customers decide whether or not they will do business with you in 4.5 seconds. What can you do in 4.5 seconds other than be energetic, enthusiastic, and engaging. How we answer the phone and how we engage the customer is essential to our overall success and can mean the difference between a 16% call to appointment rate and a 40% call to appointment rate.
There are many techniques to help us become great on the phone and convert more potential customers to actual advocates for our business. The best Service Advisors understand this and have learned and practiced these techniques so that they can deliver them without thought and with the appropriate level of enthusiasm and interest. In this class we will training on:
• Answering the phone with excitement, enthusiasm, and interest
• Engaging with the potential client through out
• Creating value for potential client and overcoming objections
• How to create a buyer from a shopper
• Ways to increase your value for the potential client
• When to let the tire-kickers go and how to do it
• Closing on the phone and getting the Appointment
Recently, I have had the opportunity of listening to hundreds of phone calls. In way too many the Service Advisor was either too eager or not engaged and therefore could not get the potential client excited about making an appointment. In more than half of the calls no one even asked the potential client to make an appointment. And, in many calls the Service Advisor continued to engage after the potential client asked for the appointment, sometimes turning an appointment into a lost opportunity. So, I decided to put together this class to really help students understand what they need to do, give examples of good techniques and bad techniques, and help improve your skills to book more appointments.
Darren McLea, communications expert and owner of Molloy Business Development will present the seminar: Never Ever Ever Ever Lose A Tire Deal EVER... PERIOD!
If you've ever felt like you're over paying taxes, you're probably right! In fact, it's probably worse than you think.
In a recent internal audit, 95% of business owners we've reviewed were dramatically overpaying taxes to the tune of $11,500 per $100,000 of income. That's a LOT of "lost money" and it's got to change!
In this course Derick Van Ness will share 17 different tax strategies that most CPA's miss, and you'll leave with the knowledge of how to apply every one of them! He will share why your CPA isn't telling you these strategies, how to make your CPA more effective, and how to make sure you never overpay taxes again!
Working on Tesla vehicles requires proper diagnostic abilities. This course will cover access to SI and scan tool features available in Tesla Tool Box 3. Students will get a crash course in setup and configuration of Toolbox 3 , necessary networking and cables for access to the vehicle, and in person demonstration of Tesla service functions. Students will get a live demonstration on a Tesla car that will allow them to see and become familiar with accessing the car with Tool Box scan tool as well as activating service mode on the car to have full...
This class covers modern vehicle network operation and how to efficiently diagnose them using common tooling. The overwhelming majority of network related issues do not require extensive scope use for decoding of individual packets of data. It is important to understand how a network exchanges information, but a deep dive into the bits. bytes, nibbles and ticks of each network are not needed to repair the vehicle. Knowledge of the network type, the expected voltage levels, and the layout of the network wiring to the modules can provide us with enough information to gain diagnostic direction. At that point, we can use our available tooling to determine the root cause of the problem. Topics Include:
• Understanding common automotive networks and where to get help if we don’t understand them
• Discuss OE and aftermarket scan tool strengths and weaknesses
• Developing a logical diagnostic approach using service information and tooling available at your shop
You know your average repair order, average car count, profit margins, break-even and more. But do you know the marketing key performance indicators that help you know if your marketing is working? In this session, Brian and Kim Walker - former shop owners, will teach you the important marketing figures you should be paying attention to. We'll address: > what the KPI's are for marketing > which tools to use to find those numbers quickly and easily > how to use those numbers to adjust your marketing > when to check in on these important figures You'll leave this session armed with the marketing knowledge you need to know if your marketing is working and how to pivot, if needed.
Most shop owners start out as a technician and then become an advisor. It doesn't take long to realize that you can't manage the shop from a creeper and you can't lead it from the front counter. So you take the leap and start working "on" your business instead of "in" your business. That's what you're supposed to do right? Now you feel completely lost and uncomfortable. Like you're not contributing to your business the way you used to. Does any of this description sound like you? Then this class is for you! This class will show you how to lead your business in a way you KNOW you are not just contributing but guaranteeing your success long into the future. We will talk about how to lead for tomorrow - not just manage your business for today.
You'll learn
Why the transition is so hard and it's normal!
The 9 Primary Responsibilities you have in your business
What to do on an daily, weekly and annual basis to take you and your business to the next level
You'll leave this session feeling more confident, more in control, and excited for what your future holds.
Your story matters to your prospective customers. They want a brand they can trust and connect with. Brand storytelling is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a need-to-have for any business that wants to be authentic and stay relevant.
During this session, we will explore why brand storytelling is the future of marketing.
We’ll dive into the psychology behind storytelling and why it is so effective in creating a connection, communicating your message, and making your brand that much more memorable.
We will discuss why it’s important to identify and understand your target market and your perfect customer.
We will discuss the impact that video has on SEO and social media and discuss some best practices to successfully expand the reach of your brand and boost your business’s visibility.
We’ll look at how the top 10% of businesses worldwide leverage their brand story to differentiate themselves from their competition.
We will discuss the necessity of using video storytelling to recruit top talent by showcasing your company values and shop culture.
And you’ll learn how spending one day in front of the camera can provide your brand with an entire year’s worth of authentic branding videos.
This session is intended to be a hands-on learning experience, so we will take the opportunity to practice the techniques discussed and work with some of the tools you need to record great storytelling videos in your business.
You will work in groups to craft your brand story and have the opportunity to record a video of your own.
In this clinic we discuss how to validate if the transmission is at fault or if there is a problem outside of transmission itself, such as
a sensor, wiring or control module failure. Whether you’re a transmission specialist or not, we all share a common problem in the
service bay – How to efficiently diagnose the root cause of a transmission code or complaint in a reasonable time. This is even more
important for modern, integrated drivetrains where driveability problems are often transmission-related, and transmission complaints
often end up being engine-related. We will discuss application charts to map out power flow to determine what components are being
used under fault conditions. We highlight methods to effectively test sensors, switches and solenoids under loaded conditions while
leveraging scan tool PIDs and function tests to eliminate the most possible causes. We discuss several case studies to emphasize the
point of using strategic diagnostic practices whether you rebuild transmissions or just recommend replacing one.
After completing this seminar, the student will have the knowledge to:
• Identify internal or external failures on transmission related concerns
• Differentiate engine fault condition from those within the auto transmission/driveline
• Perform electrical circuit and component validation tests
• Understand transmission electrical components and their function
Dive into the practical strategies and tangible benefits of cutting-edge tools like intelligent online scheduling and artificial intelligence. Led by Kieran O'Brien, the CEO and Founder of Shopgenie, this engaging breakout session will equip auto repair shop owners with the tools and knowledge to leverage this technology to grow their businesses.
The session will begin by exploring the real-world impact of AI in the automotive repair industry. With online scheduling, shops can see a significant reduction in scheduling related bottlenecks, leading to faster repairs and increased customer experience.
Online scheduling has become a game-changer for auto repair shops, streamlining appointment management and enhancing customer convenience. According to industry reports, shops that implement online scheduling platforms witness a remarkable increase in appointment bookings by up to 40%.
The breakout session will feature in-depth case studies showcasing the transformative impact of technology adoption in real auto repair shop scenarios. Attendees will learn from shop owners who have successfully implemented AI and online scheduling, witnessing a remarkable boost in productivity, revenue, and customer loyalty. Interactive discussions and Q&A will provide an opportunity to address specific challenges.
Let's make your shop a repair shop of the future!
Diagnosis and repair of tesla drivetrain. This course will cover drive motor isolation and noise issues. This course will help prepare technicians for the coming drive motor issues associated with Tesla vehicles. Topics covered will include; drivetrain faults, drivetrain disassembly, and overhaul/repair of drive units to prevent very costly unit replacement. Seth will introduce students to repair techniques and parts kits that are coming available for the aftermarket to resolve tesla drive train noise, vibration, and isolation fault issues. Students should be familiar with hybrid drive theory before signing up for this course.