2024 Technician & Mechanic Stats: Job Satisfaction, Pay, & More + Infographic
To stay competitive during the technician shortage, recruiters and shop managers need to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights in regards to technician recruiting. We’ve made it real easy for you by compiling 39 compelling stats that we gathered from our latest Voice of Technician Survey and WrenchWay
Dr. Thomas Litzinger & James O’Dell, Northwood University
From automotive management to accounting, discover the diverse programs available at Northwood University and what sets them apart from the rest. Northwood gets its students involved with the industry by allowing them to run their annual international auto show, work with local shops, and more, allowing them to apply the
Aleck Brownstein, Regional VP, Volvo Car USA
Learn the importance of valuing your technicians, discover effective strategies on how to transition out of flat rate, and explore ways the auto industry can improve technicians’ career paths. Immerse yourself in Aleck's passion for the automotive industry in this week's episode! Watch the Full Episode <span; Show Notes About
Jim Phillips, Principal, Training Team USA
Born and raised in a dealership, Jim’s evolving passion for the automotive industry has blossomed into key advice on what it takes to create a great shop. From the importance of evaluating financial statements to the process of rebuilding dealerships in crisis, Jim breaks down his expertise in this week’s
5 Ways Technicians Can Impress a Shop Manager
Landing a role in the shop isn’t too difficult right now, but growing your career and taking it to the next level right now means making a lasting impression on the shop manager. Take it from me—I’ve hired four techs in the last two months, and probably hundreds since I
How to Optimize Independent Dealership Service Departments for Technicians
The heartbeat of any successful independent dealership is its service department, where technicians are the unsung heroes working diligently to keep vehicles on the road and customers satisfied. From a technician's standpoint, optimizing the service department is not just about fixing cars; it's about creating an efficient, supportive, and forward-thinking
Bogi Lateiner, Host of All Girls Garage on MotorTrend
As a master technician with over 20 years of experience and a public figure within the industry, Bogi has a unique message to share. Discover the challenges she and other women face in the shop, the significant impact respect for technicians can have, and the changes the automotive industry has
From Students to Master Techs: How Lifetime Transmissions Uses WrenchWay to Find Technicians
Lifetime Transmissions is a family-owned and operated specialty shop located in Broken Arrow, OK. From 1983 to the present day, their team and business have continued to grow and flourish. To support their steady growth, Lifetime Transmissions has found success using WrenchWay to find and hire technicians. Growing the Lifetime
WrenchWay Announces 2024 Automotive & Diesel Technician Pay Survey: Is BLS data a bunch of “BS”?
Are you tired of data that inaccurately represents the true earnings of automotive and diesel technicians? So are we! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) claims that the average pay for automotive technicians is $46,970 per year and diesel technicians earn $54,360 annually. However, our extensive network of
George Russell, Founding Member, Machinery Advisors Consortium
Dealers come together, share best practices, evaluate each other's businesses, and grow together. Learn how valuable peer performance groups can be to dealers, explore how to support the career development of aging technicians, and dive into the evolution of the equipment industry. View the video podcast on YouTube Watch the