VANTAGE DRIVE-ABILITY
At first I was a little apprehensive about the course because of my lack of experience with the vantage. By the end I felt a lot more comfortable and understood a lot more. Very informative course. Highly recommend this course would definitely take this course again. Instructor very knowledgeable.
Earl Karam
Earl's Automotive, Surrey, B.C.
September 13, 2004
The course showed me how to properly navigate the vantage. It has opened my eyes to the endless diagnostic possibilities offered by the vantage. Dave knows way too much about automotive diagnostics. He claims he learns even more on a daily basis. He is a great instructor.
Brandon Lloyd
Cloverdale Service, Surrey, B.C.
September 13, 2004
Screen setting of the vantage was definitely powerful on this course. I have had many instructors but Dave is definitely one, that I truly enjoy learning from.
Jose Santa Cruz
Key West Ford Sales, New West
September 13, 2004
Course is well done. Lot's and Lot's and Lot's of information. Good sense of humor. Must be a good guy, he hates metric. Real examples of problem repairs, very helpful. Hands on is key. I do appreciate the fact that you came to our wee prairie Village.
Mike Spenser
Repairs Unlimited, Red Deer
May 24, 2003
Familiarity with the more advanced procedures and strategies for diagnostics with the vantage has helped tremendously. Worth all the money
Brad Wohlgemuth
Darcy's Auto Repair, Red Deer
May 24, 2003
Learning the proper way to use the graphing Multi-meter. The quality of instruction is far beyond most courses. These training courses will be highly recommended.
Thanks Dave!!
Russ Darrach
Wrench Master, Red Deer
May 24, 2003
Having worked in a Ford Dealership in drive ability for 15 years, I never got the opportunity to truly learn how the vantage worked. Only the ticks to fix. This course gave me tools to really think through problems without Fords hand holding. The instructor was excellent. I would definitely recommend this course. A minimum of two Techs will be signing up for your next course.
Ken Rowell
Direct Auto, Prince George
May 4, 2003
Understanding the workings of the Vantage. Better understanding of all the training. Gave us a better understanding of all system makes and models. I recommend this course for people who want to get full understanding of changing the right part for their customers. I am looking forward to the next course.
Doug Timleck
Done Right Auto, Prince George
May 4, 2003
I benefited from learning how to use the Vantage. The instruction was excellent. I would recommend this course. I learned more about drive ability here than other drive ability courses I have taken.
Deryl Loth
City of Prince George
May 4, 2003
This course gave good information on the use of the vantage. Dave was very good at relaying this information so that I can use to better myself.
Kevin Hurley
Thunder Bay, Ontario
March 8, 2003
This course was of great benefit to me, as I just recently purchased the vantage. The instructor was very informative and detailed. I would definitely recommend to others in the trade.
Brian Vanlenthe
Thunder Bay, Ontario
March 8, 2003
The course was very useful. I will make more use of the vantage and diagnostic procedures. Good Presentation and layout.
Art Blekkenhorst
Thunder Bay, Ontario
March 8, 2003
Having had the Vantage for 3 years and taken two basic courses. I felt I needed more in-depth training. This was it! The power of the Vantage was shown quite clearly. I do need more work on understanding how the vehicle system interact. This opened my eyes and revealed the need for more information. Thank you.
Allen Jolliffe
Vermilion, Alberta
January 25, 2003
After several courses on Fuel Injection, OBD, Fuel Systems, AC Delco courses etc. Finally someone who has a plain and simple explanation on components and testing. Definitely makes understanding testing and diagnosis easier. This course is very in-depth but easy to understand.
Thanks!
Devin Kopeck
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
January 25, 2003
I learned more about the Vantage and it's uses, it is more than just an information base, it is a diagnostic tool that grows stronger the more you learn how to use and understand it. The course was excellent as well as the Instruction. I would definitely recommend this course.
Ward Larson
Irma, Alberta
January 25, 2003
he actual hands on car tests were very good and very useful. Dave is very knowledgeable and very easy to relate to. Kept the information very interesting. I would highly recommend this course to anyone in the trade.
Kelly Hilts, November 3, 2002
Regina, Sask
Showing us Minor and Major vantage setup screen's the manual does not show. Lot's of technical information as well. The instruction was very good and I would recommend this to others in the trade.
Vince Lorencz, November 3, 2002
Regina, Sask
Learning how to use the features of the Vantage to speed up the diagnostic process was great. Learning a different approach to drive ability problems was very helpful. The quality of instruction was excellent and I will definitely be trying to do more to promote futures courses here. Very helpful information all around.
Dave Perkins , November 3, 2002
Regina, Sask
I benefited most by being able to see the vantage used by someone in the field on real life cars. Quality is very good. I would recommend this course.
Mike Ferguson
Crowfoot Minit-Tune & Brake, Calgary
June 1, 2002
I learned how in depth the vantage can really be. Dave was very through and very in depth about the vantage and all around a great guy. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone that works with the vantage and does drive ability.
Alex Money
Ben's Tire Brakes & Alignment, Calgary
June 1, 2002
After two years of having the vantage in our shop, I finally know how to start to use it. It was lots of info to cram into two days, but well worth it. Dave was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely recommend this course to others.
Wayne Cline
Wheatland County, Calgary
June 1, 2002
This course was by far the most informative course in diagnostics I have attended to date. Using the vantage before I attended this course, I was just going through the built in tests. I now feel I can use this tool the way it was designed to work. Dave was helpful and I would recommend this course to anyone.
Fred Tucker
Fountain Tire, Calgary
June 1, 2002
Excellent Course!! Content related to "real world" diagnostics. Dave seems very knowledgeable. I have confidence that anything he said was a fact. I would definitely recommend this course to others.
Steve Galic
K C S Automotive, Kelowna, B.C.
May 26, 2002
It helped me to understand the Vantage and the potential of learning that can be obtained from it. It gave me broader insight of the different systems in vehicles and how to go about diagnosing them. The quality was probably better than excellent and I would endorse this course to even the most learned. I enjoyed the flow and thorough variation of the instruction.
Alex West,
Alelectric Rebuilder, Kelowna, B.C.
May 26, 2002
I found that the Vantage does a lot more than I knew. I also found that what I thought was a tuned up vehicle, really has a lot of problems. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this course to anyone that has the vantage or that is thinking of buying one.
Darryl Durand
Newassin Auto Pro Ltd., Stony Plain, Edmonton
May 12, 2002
I benefited most from the real life testing and diagnostics presented in this course. Quality of Instruction was Excellent ! Very good course for drive ability Techs. Definitely would and will recommend this course to others. A good mix of classroom and on vehicle training.
Ken Brinkhurst
Don's Tire & Automotive, Red Deer
May 12, 2002
I benefited most from getting use to the screens and where to go to get usable information. The quality of instruction was excellent and the instructor was extremely committed to helping you learn. I would recommend this course to anyone.
Larry Pasko
Parkland County, Edmonton
May 12, 2002
I found the quality of instruction to be very high. The instructor was very knowledgeable and willing to assist with any questions and concerns. His willingness to help, made understanding the Vantage and it's different uses much easier to understand and accept.
Dwayne Boissonnault
Can-Tec Tires & Auto Ltd., Edmonton
May 12, 2002
This course showed me what the Vantage is capable of, how to set it up and how to work it using the diagnostic steps. The instruction was very good. I would recommend this course.
Mike Lock
Canadian Tire, Fort St. John
May 4, 2002
I really was able to get a better understanding and appreciation for the Vantage as a diagnostic tool. Diagnostics is something I never really looked at the same as what I do now. It is a common sense approach to eliminating the components step by step.
Andy Burkholder
Northern Auto Electric, Fort St. John
May 4, 2002
I got to know my way through the equipment better than before and I feel a lot more confident in using it now. Dave, you do know your stuff. I'm impressed!!!! You sure know how to teach. If you have this course again, I will be sending some Technicians from my shop.
Zoltan Szabados
Sapperton Motors, Maple Ridge
April 24, 2002
The general knowledge of this tool which I gained will be of great help in diagnosis. Excellent knowledge and speaking skills. A well laid out course. I would recommend this to any of my co-workers. I enjoyed the course and will most likely return for a different subject.
Daryl Goldsby
Bowers Automotive, Maple Ridge
April 24, 2002
I benefited from learning how to properly set up the vantage and how to test each sensor and what to look for and fuel pump testing. Dave is a top notch instructor. I would recommend this course to any body.
Dean McClure
Haney Automotive
April 24, 2002
Thanks very much I think in all the courses I have been to, this one has been the best money spent. I have learned a great deal and will use what I've learned everyday.. Due to the shop I work in, we work on these types of problems everyday and with what I have learned it will make it more enjoyable.
P.S. Looking forward to many more courses.
Steven Townes
ABR Automotive, Victoria
An excellent chance to view the vantage at work and learn some the various aspects of how this tool can help me at diagnosis! Nice job with the instruction.
Len Lof
All Tech Transmissions, Surrey, B.C.
I am sending two of my Techs in September and plan to attend your January course. Good value for dollar for me as compared to other courses I have attended. Nice to see an instructor who knows thoroughly what they are talking about and demonstrating.
Ward Mathieson
Hilltop Service, White Rock, B.C.
Well structured and informative. Helped me to understand the opportunities with the vantage.
Thanks
Mike Schmidt
Kelowna Tune-Up, Kelowna, B.C.
I attended your Vantage Drive-Ability Course in October 2001. I have owned/used the Vantage for over three years and was still AMAZED at how much new (to me) information I gained from this course. Very knowledgeable instructor who took the time to answer individual concerns. I look forward to taking more courses with your company in the future.
Trevor Shires
Gold Key Pontiac, Surrey, B.C.
I like the hands on part of the course. Having an instructor who knows the tool well and can explain it easily and clearly, then show us on a real vehicle. Seeing good and bad signals is a real eye opener and sticks the info into your brain.
Thanks A lot!
Kris Riep
Brian's Service Centre, Red Deer Alberta
Learning to use the vantage to it's full potential, the diagnostic information was great. A wealth of information. The quality of instruction was excellent. Dave really knows his stuff. I would recommend this course to others.
Lee Rath
Fountain Tire, Red Deer
The application of class time and hands on in the shop is excellent and covers a good range of information and the simple ways of achieving the results you are tying to find using the vantage. I would highly recommend this course.
Dave Reinhardt
Dick's Auto Service, Red Deer
I benefited from the actual hands on activities with the vantage tool. Excellent quality of instruction. Dave was great at explaining the diagnostic process needed to locate the problem or drive ability concern. I will definitely recommend this course to others as well as fellow employees.
Clint Maveieri
C.N. Auto Repair, Calgary
This course is exactly what I have been asking for 90% of the courses out there are not advanced enough for Techs that want to go further than just pulling code's and learn how to use the buttons. The instructors teaching was exactly at my learning level. I have had my vantage for three years and only now can I understand wave forms and what to look for.
Brad Muggridge
Fountain Tire, Calgary
I have been a GM technician for 17 years. The most benefit from the course content were pinpoint tests, advances to visually see components fail and quicker diagnostics. This is a very good program with a very qualified Instructor. I would recommend this course to other people and would like to take other courses offered in the future.
Lee Barnes
Northgate Pontiac, Edmonton
This course gave me the insight on how to use the Vantage efficiently and cut diagnostic time drastically. The quality of Instruction was excellent. I would sure recommend this course to any technician. Please come back soon to offer the rest of your courses. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Shiraz Jaffer
Action Muffler, Edmonton
The best part was on how to diagnose drivability using the fuel injector versus inputs. Cam/Crank relationship is now easier to see. Very fast testing for electrical motors was very helpful. It is a very good course for any mechanic who thinks they know their vantage. The Instructor was good and very open to questions.
Mike Broadbent
Kartunes Repair Centre, Edmonton
Russ Martin
New Way Auto, Burnaby
I have learned many new things about the Vantage and how to use them. Quality of Instruction was some of the best, with a knowledge base I could partly absorb, and a presentation that I considered very professional. I often wished I had recorded the classes, because I often heard new methods that I could add to my own knowledge base.
Steve Montgomery
Bruno Automotive, North Vancouver
The vantage course was great. Dave not only showed us how to use the tool itself, but a unique, effective approach to solving any drivability problem by eliminating potential causes very quickly. I would recommend this course to anyone who is serious about becoming a great drivability Tech!
Jamie Fraser
The Garage, Vancouver
I feel the Vantage Course by Hi-Tek Training, has been the most informative and up to date course I have taken to date. It has showed me how I, as an Automotive Tech have to start thinking to diagnose today's vehicles using the vantage. I would recommend this course to any one wanting to excel and survive in the Automotive Industry.
Tony Glumpak
Sandy Lane Auto, Edmonton
I benefited most from instruction on vantage waveforms and how to perform proper hook up for testing. Quality of instruction was excellent. I would recommend this course to all others in this occupation. Thanks a lot Dave! The course met and exceeded my expectations for this course.
Warren Hovind
Tire World Inc., Edmonton
The benefits was learning how to use the Vantage better. I still need to work more with this tool. The instruction was great. I will recommend this course and I am planning on sending my Techs.
Douglas Moore
Abby Road Auto, Edmonton
The benefits of the course... knowledge of Vantage screens, how to move around the Vantage, knowledge of sensors, breakdown of similar sensors, verifying real problems.
Instructor was excellent - very knowledgeable! Highly recommend others to take the course.
I would be interested in taking another course with Hi-Tek Training.
Randy Butgereit
North Hill Service, Medicine Hat
This course provided an opportunity to be introduced to "Thinking out of the box" Diagnostics on a variety of systems and application of the Vantage. This was a good course and L look forward to attending other courses in the future.
Ralph Garnett
Canadian Tire, Medicine Hat
This course increased my understanding of how to utilize the Vantage. The instructor also showed simple ways to check different systems to save time and frustration. The hands on was most effective.
Wayne Tokamp
Lucky's Alignment & Brake Ltd., Medicine Hat
This course was very informative. The amount of hands on demonstration was second to none. I've used my vantage every day since the course. Dave did an excellent job of showing everyone how to diagnosis everyday repairs and save time while doing so.
Brian Dineen
Department of National Defense, Medicine Hat
This course will enable my shop to give the customer better quality for repairs to vehicles. Also I believe this will help us make more money!!
Virel White
Virrl's Auto, Lethbridge
The benefits of this course was the actual use of the vantage and some of it's capabilities. The Instructor was knowledgeable and tried to teach as much as possible. I would most definitely recommend this course to others. With out this course my Vantage collected dust. Now I will use it.
Clay Campbell
Clay's Automotive, Teulon, Manitoba
What benefited me the most is learning how to set up the vantage for cause & effect. This was the highest quality training that I have seen in a long time. Lot's of timely, useful information that I can put to use as soon as I get back to the shop. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their diagnostic talents. Thanks Dave!
Randy Chevrier
Randy's Hi-Tech Auto, Vermillion Bay, Ontario
I have learned to use my vantage so I can make money with it, save me a lot of valuable time and solve a lot of problems. Quality of Instruction was excellent. Dave is very knowledgeable and added extra information and value to the course. This course is highly recommended to others and I will inform others of the value.
Wayne Smith
Smith's Autotech, Fisher Branch, Manitoba
The course opened many doors on the complete use of the Vantage as a diagnostic tool. I will now be able to diagnosis cars much easier and faster than before. Dave as an instructor is very knowledgeable and able to pass on his vast experience in a very beneficial manner. I would not hesitate to attend another other course with Hi-Tek Training. Thanks Dave
Mervin Bilinsky
Roblin Certigard, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The endless possibilities of the vantage and how powerful of a tool it really is. Also how easy diagnosing can be with the knowledge I obtained from this course. I thought the quality of instruction was excellent.
Jason Ratz
Nungesser North Mechanical & Supply, Balmertown, Ontario