Protect Your Tools: Tragedy Sparks Conversation About Tool Insurance
This article was originally published on VehicleServicePros.com in 2019. Recently, I made a visit to the northwoods of Wisconsin. If you’ve never been, I’d highly recommend making the trip, especially during the fall as it is absolutely gorgeous. I typically love my visits to northern Wisconsin as it provides some
The Evolution of Automotive Service ft. Joel Milne, RepairSmith
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are looking into the future of the automotive industry. We are joined by Joel Milne, Chief Executive Officer, RepairSmith to discuss what we can expect from the automotive industry, how we can execute these changes, and the next generation
How to Retain Technicians in Your Shop
Hiring technicians is a pain point every shop and dealership is struggling with today. And after putting all the time, money, and effort into finding and hiring a qualified technician, the last thing any shop owner or manager wants is to lose them. The loss of a technician is expensive
WrenchWay School Connect Featured Project: Precision Measuring Certifications
Each week leading up to WrenchWay Schools Week, we will be highlighting an open project on WrenchWay School Assist, in hopes we can help get it filled for the school. Help us help these schools by sharing this post on social media and tagging any local shops. Interested in helping
Technician Spotlight Series: Russell W.
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight and promote the technician career — demonstrating to kids, parents, and teachers how becoming a technician is a rewarding career path that can be lucrative and open the door to many opportunities within the industry. Name: Russell W. Location: Russellville,
Upcoming Webinar: How Shops Can Actually Attract More Technicians in 2022
Date: January 18, 2022 Who: Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO, WrenchWay Sara Kerwin, Director of Marketing, WrenchWay Description: Shops and dealerships know they should be doing more to attract technicians, yet very few are actually doing something about it. Job boards are great, but if your recruiting strategy begins and
The Power of Social Media ft. Dan Beakey, Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Dan Beakey, Service Manager, Colonial South Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to discuss how you can use social media to show what makes your shop different. We discuss the importance of identifying what makes you unique and
A Short Guide on How to Sell Your Shop to Technicians
We know finding technicians right now can be tough. Since almost every shop is hiring, you need to stand out from the crowd. Traditional recruiting isn’t going to cut it anymore. You need to get creative and SHOW technicians why your shop is a great place to work and what
How to Find Technicians to Work in Your Shop – Guidebook
Introduction: Why is it So Hard to Find Technicians? Shop owners and people in charge of hiring are all too familiar with the struggle of finding technicians. The technician shortage is not a new issue. However, it is becoming more urgent for shops to take action. The statistics vary, but
Build & Promote a Shop Culture to Boost Your Technician Recruiting
Your shop’s culture is the personality of your business and what makes it unique. So it should be no surprise to hear shop culture is important to technicians. In a recent WrenchWay Insiders poll, 58% of technicians voted that the shop’s work environment (including shop culture) is more important to