Navigating Automotive Technician Education
George Arrants, Vice President at ASE Education Foundation, is back to clear up misconceptions about hiring employees under 18, discuss the shortage of teachers, and explore the impact that work-based learning can have on students. Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About Our Guest George Arrants Vice President, ASE
Diesel Technician Stats—Demographics, Job Satisfaction, Industry Outlook, & More
Diesel technicians play a crucial role in keeping the heavy-duty industry running smoothly. In this article, we dive into some statistics surrounding this important profession—exploring everything from job satisfaction to what diesel technicians look for in an employer. Whether you're considering a career as a diesel technician or simply interested
Repairing Relationships in the Service Department
Trust in the service department is imperative to running an effective shop. Derrick King, Director of Fixed Operations at ClearShift, joins us to give honest advice every shop needs to hear. From the importance of having transparency with your employees to simply respecting their career aspirations, you don’t want to
Signs of a Bad Technician Hire + How to Avoid & Handle It
With so many shops struggling to find and hire qualified technicians, we often see shops rushing the hiring process which, unfortunately, can lead to some poor hiring decisions. While it is normal for a new employee to take 3-6 months to adjust to a new position, there are some red
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