The collision repair industry, especially over the past 5-10 years, has changed at an unprecedented rate. Today, electric vehicles only make up a very small percentage of the Manitoba automotive fleet but are becoming more and more common. With that in mind we feel it is important to stay on the leading edge of industry developments so that we are never trying to play catch up.
As always, we are up to date with all required minimum Electric Vehicle (EV) training, but we’ve also committed to some advanced training to keep up with evolving technologies. Brad Paetkau, our shop’s “technology technician”, recently completed a 2-week Introduction to Electric Vehicle Technology course at Red River Community College.
This course has been specifically designed to prepare technicians for safely working on, diagnosing, and maintaining both hybrid and electric vehicles. It covers the hazards, safe work procedures and specialized equipment used when working with the high voltages associated with hybrid and electric vehicles. Beginning with terminology and safe work practices, the course covers both DC and AC electrical fundamentals, including electric motors, invertors, and battery management systems.
We’re proud to have such a passionate team always willing to do what it takes to stay up to date with all repair training - even in times when change can seem overwhelming. As technologies evolve, you can rest assured we will continue to stay dedicated to training so we can complete safe and proper repairs for all our customers for years to come.
