2023 TechMission Local Events – Giveaway Winners
That's a wrap on our first round of TechMission Local Events! Thank you to everyone who participated! It’s time to announce our giveaway winners! As a reminder, we awarded giveaway entries for completing the 2023 Voice of Technician Survey and for completing the individual shop surveys. View the Official Prize
Putting Your Technicians First
Allen Turner, Owner of Allen Turner Automotive Group, believes the most important people in his dealerships are his technicians. In this episode, we explore how Allen’s passion for automotive began, what a good shop culture looks like, and how he has grown his own roster of technicians. Watch the Full
2023 WrenchWay Award Winners
The automotive and diesel industries are filled with so much immense talent. From educators, to technicians, to shop owners and managers, and beyond—we are truly fortunate for each and every individual working hard to move the industry forward. As we wrap up our first round of TechMission Local Events in
Growing a High School Auto Program
Tracey Hicks, Automotive Instructor at Frederick County Public Schools, gives us an inside look at what it’s like to build a high school auto program while gaining industry relationships. Tracey discusses the benefits of working with past graduates, the impact of industry support on his program, and the need to
Building Better Technician Relationships
David Mortlock, the Fixed Ops Director at Sheppard Auto Group, understands the importance of building relationships with his technicians. In this episode, David covers how to manage your P&L statement while growing and keeping techs happy, the importance of getting to know your techs and their goals, and the need
2023 TechMission Local Events – Prize List
TechMission Local Events are less than two weeks away! We've been a little hush hush about our prizes, so we figured it was time to spill the beans. We're excited to be giving away over $10,000 in prizes this year! Check out the official 2023 prize list below. 2023
A Young Woman’s Automotive Journey
Small but mighty, Madison Andrews, a technician at Group 1 Automotive, doesn't let her gender, size, or age stop her from excelling as a strong technician in the shop. In this episode, Madison discusses her automotive career, the impact good mentors can have on technicians, and what it's like being
Exciting Update for WrenchWay Shop Talk Brings More Engagement to the Online Community
We're excited to announce a new enhancement to WrenchWay Shop Talk – All individuals can now post! Previously, all individuals were welcome to comment on posts. However, only shops, schools, and select individuals could create posts. Effective immediately, every member of WrenchWay’s automotive and diesel online community can actively participate
Mergers & Acquisitions Process for Shops
The popularity of merging and selling shops has really grown within the last decade. It can be a scary process for shop owners and their employees, but that is where Cole Strandberg, Principal at FOCUS Investment Banking, and his team come in. Tune into this episode to learn how to
TechMission Local Events are Less Than 1 Month Away—Here’s What You Need to Know
If you haven’t heard, these weeklong virtual events will take place in 10 cities across the country: Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Portland. Bringing together shop owners and managers, fixed ops professionals, instructors, technicians, and students—these events seek to: Empower technicians and industry