WrenchWay to Start Weekly $1,000 Giveaways to Technicians & High Schools
Our goal at WrenchWay is to help promote and improve technician careers. We work hard to not only help shops attract technicians, but also to help schools improve their technician programs. As the new school year kicks off, we are excited to announce that we will be doing weekly giveaways—putting
How Shops Can Protect Themselves ft. Matthew Leffler, Epika Fleet Services
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Matthew Leffler, Director of Business Development, Epika Fleet Services. Matthew discusses the impact of non-compete clauses, the importance of workers’ compensation, and advice on negotiating. Watch the Full Episode The Impact of Non-Compete Clauses Up
34 Ways to Improve Your Technician Recruiting
Technician recruiting is no easy task. The days of “post and pray” on the job boards are over. Shops need to take a more strategic approach to recruiting technicians. We asked 34 experts in the automotive, diesel, and collision industries: What is the one thing shops can do to improve
Instructor Spotlight Series: Doug Irish
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight fun/unique things different schools across the country are doing to attract students to their technician program, keep them engaged in the program, and set them up for a successful career as a technician. Instructor Spotlight: Doug Irish School: Fayetteville Technical
Understanding Today’s Technician ft. Loren Mejia, MBI Motors
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, Loren Meija, BMW Technician, MBI Motors joined us to give his perspective on how technicians are different, what the future of the industry looks like, and pain points within the industry. Watch the Full Episode Technician Differences All technicians
Roundtable Recap: Different Ways Shops Can Structure Tool Programs for Technicians
Thirty-three percent of technicians think the biggest challenge of being a new technician is the tool investment. With this being a major pain point for technicians, we recently hosted a roundtable to discuss the different ways shops can structure tool programs for technicians. Watch the Recording Roundtable Highlights Why
Hiring Culture ft. Geoff Berman, Automotive Training Institute
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, Geoff Berman, Performance Coach, Automotive Training Institute, joins us as we discuss attributes to consider when making a new hire, how to become a better leader, and advice on different interview styles. Watch the Full Episode Tips for Hiring
How Tool Programs Help Shops & Technicians
Tool programs have become one of the top 10 benefits technicians look for when finding a new shop. As a shop owner, you know how important it is to have the correct tools. You also know that quality tools aren't cheap. Below are some benefits of tool programs for shops
Mobile Diagnostics ft. Joel Adcock, Precision Diagnostics
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, Joel Adcock, Director of Business Development, Precision Diagnostics joins us to discuss finding quality diagnostic technicians, how he keeps up with the changes in technology, and the process behind being a mobile technician. Watch the Full Episode Keeping up
WrenchWay August Topic of the Month: Technician Tool Programs
Did you know that assistance with tool purchases is one of the top 10 priorities for technicians who are seeking new jobs? This is a huge opportunity for shops and dealerships who are looking to hire and retain technicians to have a huge advantage over their competitors in the war