Shaping Collision Careers Through Mentorship
Max Sorensen, Senior Vice President of Operations at Caliber discusses the critical role mentorship and structure play in shaping successful auto collision technicians. He shares insights on Caliber’s Technician Apprentice Program (TAP), the rise of female apprentices, and how a bad mentor can derail careers. Watch the Full Episode
2025 Technician & Mechanic Stats: Technician Recruiting, Job Satisfaction, & More
The demand for skilled automotive and diesel technicians continues to grow—making the profession an essential part of the workforce. However, like many industries, automotive and diesel repair and maintenance faces unique challenges when it comes to job satisfaction, recruitment, and retention. In this article, we’ll dive into key statistics from
Breaking Down Barriers in the Diesel Industry
Jessica McAllister, Lead Technician, shares insights on attracting young technicians to the industry. As a young technician herself, she talks about the challenges of breaking into the diesel and trucking fields, the power of a great mentor, staying positive despite industry negativity, and offers three key tips for young technicians
Best Shops & Dealerships to Work For in Boston
If you're looking for an auto technician, diesel mechanic, or heavy-duty technician position (or beyond), check out these shops and dealerships currently hiring on WrenchWay. Explore their career paths, pay, work environment, benefits, and more on their Top Shop pages. Save time by finding the right shop—no need to waste
WrenchWay Encourages Instructors to Post on School Assist for a Chance to Win an Audi E-Bike
Calling all automotive, diesel, and tech ed instructors! The beginning of the semester marks the perfect time to update shops and dealerships about what’s going on in your classes and share how they can help you out, using WrenchWay School Assist. We are encouraging all instructors with a WrenchWay School
WrenchWay Supports High Schools Through Monthly Donations in 2024
For the second year in a row, WrenchWay did monthly giveaways to support automotive, diesel, and tech ed programs at high schools across the country. Each month, WrenchWay gives away $1,000 through Shop Talk, the online community for automotive and diesel professionals. Participants earn entries by answering poll questions on
5 Most Popular Episodes of the Beyond the Wrench Podcast in 2024
It’s been nearly five years since we launched the Beyond the Wrench podcast right at the onset of Covid. It’s been a wild ride, and we’re excited to keep this train moving. We’ve had so many amazing guests join us on the Beyond the Wrench podcast this past year. We
WrenchWay & ASE Release 2025 Voice of Technician Survey Report
WrenchWay and ASE are excited to announce the release of the 2025 Voice of Technician Survey Report. The purpose of the survey was to gather feedback about what it’s like to work in the automotive and diesel industries and identify areas of improvement. Specifically, the report dives into the satisfaction
Climbing the Ranks in the Shop
Brandon Ludwikowski, Co-Owner of Midwest Performance Cars, joins us to share his journey in automotive and as a flat rate technician. With strong shop leadership, a good shop fit, a positive attitude, and a desire to learn, Brandon's story is an inspiring example of what it really means to "work
Best Shops & Dealerships to Work For in Madison
If you're looking for an automotive or diesel technician job in the Madison, Wisconsin area, you're in the right place. We partner with over 30 of the best shops and dealerships in the area. On WrenchWay, every shop provides essential information that technicians and auto/diesel professionals need to know before