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Willis Jaguar Land Rover Volvo

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about 1 hour ago

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$5000 sign on bonus for experienced/skilled technicians. Come join our team!
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Woody Anderson Ford

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about 3 hours ago

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Staying long-term at an automotive shop provides career stability, continuous skill development, and opportunities for advancement. It also fosters a strong sense of community within the shop while offering specialized training and higher earning potential!
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Tom Wood Porsche

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about 3 hours ago

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Porsche Restoration Challenge 2025 Update
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WrenchWay

about 3 hours ago

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St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans

What’s your favorite way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?
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Audi Indianapolis

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about 4 hours ago

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Tom Wood Porsche

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about 12 hours ago

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Happy Birthday to our customer experience manager Joe!
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Tom Wood Volkswagen

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about 12 hours ago

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Junior Certified Tech, Luis, replacing the window regulator on a Volkswagen Atlas.
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Willis Jaguar Land Rover Volvo

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about 22 hours ago

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How do you think potential tariffs will affect service and parts departments?
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Park Vista High School

Greenacres, FL

about 22 hours ago

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At UTI Top Tech Challenge. Second year in a row Park Vista came in 1st place again.
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Tom Wood Subaru

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about 23 hours ago

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Our Service Manager; Russ Stevens, received another great email from one of our customers, regarding the service he received from Service Advisor; Todd VonBlon.
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Tom Wood Porsche

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about 24 hours ago

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Happy Birthday to our detailer Myles!
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Toyota of Corvallis

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about 24 hours ago

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Techs Wanted! Work on the Legendary Toyota Tundra!
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WrenchWay

1 day ago

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How do you maximize your time in the shop? In this week’s episode, flat rate technician Josh Arnold shares the healthier habits he's adopted to take better care of both his body and mind.
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Denton High School

Denton, MT

1 day ago

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Trailer Build

We started building a custom trailer for the Denton Rod and gun Club. Construction started January 16th and we will finish it by March 15th.
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Tom Wood Subaru

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Wonderful email from a customer to our Service Manager:
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Russell Wickham

It's the best job, best people, best building, best of everything I've ever had as a mechanic. I have two major issues: gm (General Motors) and Texas. If I ever leave here it will be because of those two things.

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Mike Jones

Cannot find anything better… despite all the talk about lack of Auto Techs and sub standard pay, there are no jobs worth applying for… Gone are the days of making a move and hoping for the best. Pay sucks here, pay sucks there…

Jay Goninen

Mike - Can you give me an idea of what good pay looks like? I'm curious as to what you think fair pay comes down to and maybe where you feel shops are missing the ball on it.

In today’s hyper inflationary America, $50,000/ year gross income will barely pay your way. That’s what I made last year from my primary employer. I had to work a second job on the weekends to add $15,000 gross just to “get by”. I never thought in 1985 that after 37 years a ASE L1 master would have to work weekends just to scratch by. This industry is on hard times now so don’t anyone think it’s gona get better anytime soon… jmtc (edited)

I'm in Pampa, TX, made $82,000 last year and on my way to doing better this year, they make sure I get to 80 hours a pay half and I've done better than 100 several. I'm middle of the road, can fix anything but not particularly fast. We have two open slots. No weekends unless you want to. (edited)

Mike - I appreciate the transparency in talking about this. I agree with you and I think it's such a big deal that we get these things out on the table. We're doing our best to make sure shops and techs are on the same page so we can address some of your concerns. Russell may have some good advice for you as well. He found himself in positions he didn't love and was finally able to find a shop that treated him well (other than the GM & TX thing).

Thomas Hurt

Yes money is the largest reason, as well as the work life balance. Right now I work at a shop where I’ve had to give up challenging tasks that I loved doing for a 5 day work we and steady paycheck and benefits. I was burned out from working 55 plus hours a week and only getting a 1 week paid vacation a year. No sick days. No training opportunities.

Thomas - This is a great explanation of where we could improve as an industry. Appreciate you being transparent about it in a way that is productive and honest. (edited)

Ed Bokhart

I found over 38 years of working vehicle repair, the biggest issue is lack of organization, and quality communication between owners/managers. The issue is when owners/managers do not listen to their employees, so there a constant conflict which hurts shop moral and productivity. This causes turnover and quality of work that is not at the proper level. It starts with communication, attitude, and discipline. The owner/manager needs to be a leader, a listener, ask questions, then work with the team on solution.

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Denton High School

Trailer Build

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