Getting Technical: Diagnostics with Tanner Brandt & Matt Fanslow
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Tanner Brandt, President, Autodiag Clinic and Technical Trainer for Worldpac Training Institute and Matt Fanslow, Diagnostic Technician/Shop Manager, Riverside Automotive. We’re diving deep and getting technical as we walk through three different situations where Tanner misdiagnosed
Student Technician Finds a Job With WrenchWay
Every technician’s story, training, background, and certifications are different. Sometimes just submitting a resume to a job posting doesn’t tell a technician’s full story. Fast forward to the interview, time is often wasted for the tech and shop because certain details didn’t fit into the traditional job application template. That
Technician Spotlight Series: Mike B.
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: Mike B. Location:
Technician Shortage—Why It Exists & What Needs to Change
The U.S is in route to see a shortage of 642,000 technicians by 2024, if trends continue, according to a new study by TechForce Foundation. Not only is it an issue to get young people interested in the industry, but also to keep the ones that are new to the
Communication & Employee Retention ft. Brian Hebert, Toyota North America
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Brian Hebert, Technical Service and Training Manager, Toyota North America. We discuss how having effective communication can lead to higher employee retention. Brian shares his insight on strategies you can use to successfully keep technicians in
9 Reasons to Become an Automotive Technician
Thinking about a career as an automotive technician? If you're exploring career options and wondering whether the automotive industry is a good fit, becoming an automotive technician might be the perfect choice. It’s a hands-on, high-demand job ideal for people who love problem solving, working with their hands, and avoiding
Morgan Auto Group Hires Technician Using WrenchWay
Shops and dealerships everywhere are desperate for technicians. Job boards are inundated with thousands of job posts from various industries. It’s nearly impossible for any employer to stand out, and this is especially true for shops and dealerships looking for technicians. Recently, Nate and his team at Morgan Auto Group
Technician Spotlight Series: Craig T.
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: Craig T. Location: Delaware
40+ Smart Questions Technicians Should Ask in a Mechanic Job Interview (Before Accepting the Job)
If you're a mechanic or automotive technician preparing for a job interview, it's not just about answering questions—it's about asking the right ones. Asking smart questions can help you learn more about the shop's culture, pay structure, workload, training, equipment, and career growth opportunities. In this guide, we've gathered 40+
Ethics in the Automotive Industry
While a person’s reputation has always been among their most valuable assets, in today’s world of Google searches, Yelp reviews, and X rants, a person’s reputation is so easily obtainable that only the ethical person will succeed for long. Behaving in an ethical manner in the automotive industry goes far