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Tom Wood Subaru

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about 15 hours ago

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Nice job!
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Tom Wood Lexus

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about 17 hours ago

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Fever Fridays! Supporting our Indianapolis Fever with Fever Fridays!
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Woody Anderson Ford

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about 20 hours ago

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Meet Justin Avery – Master Diesel Technician at Woody Anderson Ford
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Tom Wood Subaru

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Way to go Joe & Ja'Quan!!!
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Fabel Repair & Collision Center

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🔧 NOW HIRING: DIESEL TECHNICIANS 🔧
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Hoffman Ford and Lincoln

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1 day ago

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A raise based on... performance!
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Bottom Line Equipment

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1 day ago

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We’re proud to share that we’ve once again been recognized as one of the top rental companies in North America - ranking #41 on Rental Equipment Register’s list of the 100 Largest Rental Companies!
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Hoffman Ford and Lincoln

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WrenchWay

2 days ago

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Tom Wood Volkswagen

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2 days ago

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Check out the new 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan!
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2 days ago

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Just heard about Desert Diesel Rescue in amd around around phx AZ wow awesome service. $$ saved my load
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Tom Wood Subaru

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2 days ago

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🎉 Congratulations to Camryn Meyer! 🎉
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Tom Wood Subaru

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3 days ago

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Happy anniversary Jose!
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Tom Wood Subaru

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3 days ago

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Happy Anniversary Jack!
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Tom Wood Subaru

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3 days ago

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Mike Jones

Due to the flat rape pay plan, one has no idea what their paycheck will be? More times than not, it will be less than the time you spent at work. Try telling that to other workers and watch them balk at such an archaic and predatory pay system. I had a used car sales manager tell me one time, the only people he enjoyed screwing more than family was co workers… He explained he only saw family occasionally while he got to see co workers every day… That’s the evil spirit that has kept the automotive repair industry a pariah. “Just being glad you have a job” don’t pay the bills and doesn’t cut it with the young folk…

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Richard Wakefield

Only if I thought they up to the job and willing to start at the bottom and work there way up....a lot of people now think because of experience they receive through a college program they should start as a main line tech....life doesn't work that way

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Russell Wickham

"But Russell, you talk so much about positive attitude. Why would you not recommend this career to family or friends?" There's a difference between having a positive attitude and wanting to set your posterity up for a better life than you had. 25 years off and on working in this career and 16 automotive employers show me that the reality we want and the reality we have are diametrically opposed, and the power is with those who do not understand nor care about the neanderthals in the shop. "I don't like service, I wouldn't have service if the OEM didn't force me to, and all you are there for is to provide the warranty." More than one owner has said as much and the attitude is pervasive. Why would I want that for my kids? Sorry, Jay, we have a long, long way to go and I'm glad there are folks like you and WrenchWay that are trying, but it's going to take a serious change in attitude before I recommend this career to my kids. Oh, and if one wants to do this, I want to be able to train them the right way and set them up for success, even though I know how hard their life is going to be.

Tim Smith

It is a career that is respected anymore, most technicians are looked as either dishonest or crooks.

Matt Fanslow

I think nowadays, yes. We may be in a "golden age" of being a repair tech. The shrinking talent pool is forcing compensation packages to greatly improve. Jobs are plentiful, especially from really good businesses. The requirements for personal financial investment for tools are dropping. We're actually starting to evolve to meet and hopefully exceed the upsides to working in other skilled trades.

ROBERT SOLEI

Forbid my sons from doing it.

Dale Techel

As high tech as vehicles are, if you are skilled enough to do it, then go into engineering instead. Better pay, work conditions and it's a career you can do till retirement age unlike being an auto technician where your body wears out and then you end up moving into another career field, starting all over again with seniority.

Steven Lehl

Challenging at times, rewarding at times, always something new, and you can make a good living doing it.

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