How Do You Define Success?
Fernando Miranda, Vice President of Transformers Institute, walks us through how everyone sets their own meaning of success in their career and life. He talks about how to create a positive mindset, ways to stay consistent through the highs and lows of life, and the importance of finding your inspiration.
Free Resources for Automotive & Diesel Instructors to Share With Students & Use in the Classroom
WrenchWay offers some great free resources to help automotive, diesel, and CTE instructors build relationships with and get more support from local shops and dealerships. But, we also have tons of free resources for auto, diesel, and CTE students that instructors can share with their students or use to enhance
The Impact of Digital Tools on Fixed Operations Management
There is a lot of technology that impacts service departments. The hard part is evaluating what software or digital tool could be useful for your shop. Corey Smith, National Fixed Operations Training Manager for APCO Holdings, LLC, discusses how to get team buy-in for new products, the importance of training
The Not-So Mobile Mechanic
Guest Blog Post by Josh Arnold, Master Technician Have you ever looked at your toolbox filled to the brim with years of collecting tools, and thought about packing it all up and moving halfway across the states? Neither did I, until a job offer came across the table that would
WrenchWay Top Shop Membership Helps Craig’s Car Care Recruit & Hire Technicians
If you have ever scrolled through WrenchWay Shop Talk, chances are you have seen a post or two by Craig Zale, CEO & ASE Master Technician at Craig's Car Care. Craig is a true star of Shop Talk, sharing engaging industry polls, shop update videos, and posts of his team!
Dealership Recruiting w/ WrenchWay & Hireology
WrenchWay partners with Hireology to help dealerships better hire technician talent. Tiffany Czerwinski, Director of Automotive Partnerships at Hireology, discusses the impact this new partnership will have on dealership recruiting. She also addresses several challenges the automotive industry is currently facing, including talent shortages and the absence of clear career
Service Department Communication
Chris Craig, the Fixed Operations Content Owner from RockED, is back to talk about service department communication. In this episode, he dives into the current state of the automotive industry, gives various management and communication advice on how to support shop staff, and shares great tips for service advisors. Watch
Hireology Partners with WrenchWay to Empower Dealerships to Hire Better Technician Talent Faster
Hireology, the top-rated applicant tracking system trusted by 1 in 4 automotive dealerships in the U.S., announced today a new partnership with WrenchWay, the only platform designed to connect technicians, service advisors, students, and instructors with top shops. The goal of the partnership is to help dealerships combat today’s technician
WrenchWay Releases New Automotive & Diesel Technician Compensation Tool
Technicians can now search pay rates across the country based on location, industry, type of shop, and years of experience. Recently, we conducted a survey to better understand the earning potential of technicians in different regions and throughout various stages of their careers. We received nearly 3,000 responses from
Creating Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Students
Sue Dickson, Founder of Give Me Ten, and Jack Wilson, Auto Service Instructor at Lake County Tech Campus, discuss the progress of collaborating with the industry to develop more meaningful work-based learning opportunities for students. Each individual's path in the automotive field varies, and not everyone is suited to become