If your vehicle is having trouble getting started in the morning or if the scary “check engine” light has shown up on your dashboard in time for Halloween, CNC’s Automotive Service Technician (AST) program can help.
From October 19 to 25, the program will be accepting gas or hybrid vehicles from the Prince George community for students to diagnose and possibly repair. Vehicles must be hybrid-powered or run on gasoline. They must also meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Runs poorly
- Check engine lamp on
- Difficulty starting
- Stalling
“This is a great opportunity for vehicle owners to get their cars fixed properly at a much lower cost while also supporting the next generation of technicians,” said instructor, Ken Rowell. “AST 3 students are in their final year of the program, and this is when they can put all their knowledge together and do some real-world diagnosis work. These are the same people who’ll be caring for your cars in local shops in just a few months.”
Vehicles will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis until the ten spots are filled. Although there is a cap on this specific opportunity, the department is regularly looking for other vehicles for AST students to repair and diagnose.
“Our foundations classes are always looking for vehicles that need basic repairs like brakes steering, suspension, maintenance, electrical, etc. We’ll take as many cars as possible,” said Rowell. “All repairs start with diagnosis or inspection, then the owner is given a list of needs and they can decide what they’d like to have fixed.”
Most repairs will be completed within the allotted class time, but it is important to note that repairs can sometimes take longer, as this is a school program and not an established auto service shop. Vehicle owners will be responsible for any parts costs required for the repair.
To inquire further about the program or to book a vehicle for diagnosis or repairs, call the automotive toolroom at 250-562-2131 x5688. For more information on the program, visit Automotive Service Technician.