WyoTech Archives

April 2008

Is Your Car Warranty Covering Your Needs?

Make sure your warranty covers everything it is supposed to. Remember, a service contract is different from a warranty. It covers the costs not covered by the warranty

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Watch out for Car Dealer Scams!

There are a lot of great dealerships scattered abound the countryside, but you have to be on the look out for the ones that are trying to scam your pocketbook.

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Stumped on Finding the Right Shop for Your Vehicle Repair?

If your car is need of some tender loving care, it's wise to ask a few questions before you commit yourself to a shop. You might just need more than one service and repair shop, depending on the nature of the repair work.

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Career Planning-Optimism Helps!

There's really not enough that can be said about being in a start of healthy optimism. Optimism is that state of mind where we feel that everything is going to be all right. Optimism will also be a key element in helping you put the plans in place that can help to define and grow you career.

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How to Make Your Car Theft Proof--9 Tips

Car theft is the number one crime in America! Every 26 seconds, another car is stolen. A good thief needs only 60 seconds, and a professional thief can get the job done in 10 seconds or less.

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Is your Vehicle on its Last Leg?

If your car is on its last leg, you’re probably in the market for a new one. Keep in mind the most sought after used cars are usually less than five years old, and have less than 50,000 miles on the odometer. If the car is over the 15,00 mile limit, you might want to think twice about putting your money on the table.

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Got the Itch to Buy a Used Car?

With gas prices going through the roof and the economy tightening up these days, it's no small wonder people are looking for used-cars specials. With a used car, you might be able to save on big expenditures. However, if you're not careful, you might end up paying more than you bargained for if you wind up with a lemon.

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2008 NHRA POWERade Series Schedule

This is one of NHRA’s long-established events, and celebrating its 27th anniversary last season, it’s got a solid reputation as being one of the toughest events on the tour to win.
Let's face it, with summer approaching, the temperatures in Atlanta are going to be hot- and the crew chiefs will be busy revving up their 190 mph Pro Stock Motorcycles to make the temperatures and excitement even hotter.

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Why not become a Diesel Mechanic?

Diesel service technicians, are the guys and girls that repair and maintain the diesel engines that keep the nation's power transportation equipment up-and-running. These are the folks that cut their teeth on such equipment as bulldozers, cranes, road graders, farm tractors, and combines.

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Watch the WyoTech Motorcycle Build this weekend, April 19 & 20!

Watch the WyoTech Motorcycle Build this weekend, April 19 & 20!

Watch the WyoTech Road Burner Build this weekend, April 19 & 20!

Powerblock's HorsePower TV on Spike Channel.

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Interested in Working in Collision Refinishing for a Living?

Collision Refinishing Technicians are in demand! The field is challenging with a lot of potential. You'll have a chance to weld, cut, align frames, and paint. Preparing cost estimates is also one of the skills you' pick up.

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Join Us for our Fremont Open House

Join Us for our Fremont Open House

Saturday, April 12, 2008, 10:00am-12:00pm, WyoTech, Fremont Campus features an open house where families, friends, and neighbors are invited to learn about WyoTech-the official technical school for the National Hot Rod Association.

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WyoTech Motorcycle Sweepstakes

Some fascinating things can happen when a championship NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle builder, an impressive array of sizzling hot bike parts, an impressive S&S powerplant and a handful of talented WyoTech students and graduates find themselves together in the same room.

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Who's the Plumber in the Dirty Overhauls?

Why, it's the plumber we all know and love! Plumbers are a welcome sight to people who have leaky pipes or a sink that needs installing. These folks do a whole lot more than most of us can imagine. They do most of the dirty work on pipe systems from water treatment plants, to skyscrapers, to homes.

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What's It Take to Work in Marine Technology?

Marine watercraft repair and maintenance crews have the exciting job of working with boats, jet-skis, and a host of other vehicles that run on top or under water. Marine Technicians get to use tools and employ techniques that get the job done.

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The Electrician’s Song

Electricians are those hard working folks that bring electricity into homes, factories, and businesses. They rarely have dull moments on the job as they install wiring and components,circuit breakers, and transformers.

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WyoTech Provides Expertise to Drag Race High Reality Show

WyoTech Provides Expertise to Drag Race High Reality Show

WyoTech, the official tech school of the NHRA, offered its guidance and technical know-how to Drag Race High, a popular TV show that pits rival high schools against each other to build their own race cars.

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3-Top Ways to Stay Focused

There's no doubt about it, the world in which we live is fast-paced, and being busy has become the norm for the vast majority of us. We meet the challenges of facing a myriad of tempting products and possibilities daily. In short, it's hard to stay focused!

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WyoTech Program and Event Sponsors

At WyoTech, we believe that the right kind of education can go a long way in enhancing a person's life. And, we know that the programs and events at our campuses could not be possible without the support of our administrators, instructors, students, and sponsors.

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The Art of Learning

Have you ever taken a moment to really think about what it means to learn? Well, we learn things every day, but very few of us take the time to give the subject much thought. Simply put, and according to the experts on the subject, learning equals a change in behavior. Some things take a long time to learn, (like calculus); and there are others lessons we can learn immediately (like putting your hand on a hot stove).

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Why not consider a Career as an Electrician?

If you're the type of person that is good with their hands, doesn't mind sometimes working under strenuous conditions, possess good eye/hand coordination, and doesn't mind sometimes working in confined or dirty areas, a career as an Electrician might be just the thing to place your feet on the path to success.

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Former Co-host of Spike TV's "Xtreme 4X4" "At WyoTech, I received the skill set necessary to take me as far as my imagination will lead me." Jessi Combs' motto, "It's not how big you are in the fight; it's how big the fight is in you," has taken her ...

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