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Toyota of Corvallis

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about 3 hours ago

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Giving Back, One Pint at a Time! ❤️
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Tom Wood Ford

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about 4 hours ago

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Here at Tom Wood Ford, we strive to further your education in automotive and get you any and all certifications! Congratulations gentlemen!
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Hot Rod High School

Lake Stevens, WA

about 4 hours ago

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Its crazy how many folks are in need of information. Posted this video a few months back. Shop owners have been calling me up to ask for tips on performing alignments. They all admit they didnt know how to work on cars but bought a shop anyway!
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Audi Indianapolis

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about 4 hours ago

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Happy Mother's Day!
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Town Toyota

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about 5 hours ago

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Happy Mothers Day to all the mommas out there!
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Town Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

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about 5 hours ago

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Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there!
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Town Nissan

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about 5 hours ago

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Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there!
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WrenchWay

about 7 hours ago

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What’s one shop task you secretly enjoy that most people hate?
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Tom Wood Porsche

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about 15 hours ago

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Tom Wood Group Core Values.
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Toyota of Corvallis

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1 day ago

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Happy Mother’s Day from All of Us at Toyota of Corvallis!
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Toyota of Corvallis

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2 days ago

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Headlight Restoration Magic – See the Difference!
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Town Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

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3 days ago

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Our Team ran a 5k marathon to support a local non profit.
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Town Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

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3 days ago

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How often should shops invest in technician training?
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Carr Subaru

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3 days ago

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🎉 Congratulations to Denis Blaga — Our May Tech of the Month! 🎉
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Tom Wood Porsche

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3 days ago

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We’re proud of our porter Chaz and his clear vision for the future! 🚗 As a member of the Class of 2025, Chaz is already setting big goals
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Russell Wickham

No plan outside of do your training path, work till you die. That is my current number 2 contention with this industry. I don't want to wrench forever.

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Jay Goninen

I think a lot of Techs are in the same boat as you, Russell. I'd like to get into the weeds a bit more on this topic. From a Techs perspective, what do you think is the best way of going about career development. Is it as simple as saying in "x" amount of years, you'll be in "x" position if you accomplish the goals you come up with? At times, I think the hardest part for both the management team and the Tech is coming up with what position they are aiming for. I've sat down with Techs who were adamant that they wanted to be a Service Manager, Advisor or even a GM. Quite a few of them hated it once they got there. It creates a weird dynamic where they want to go back to doing what they had once done but won't because it feels like a demotion. We recently had Lindsey Trett on a podcast and I loved her thoughts on this. She takes her Techs and has them job shadow other positions over the course of their career so they can see what they other jobs actually do. I think it gives Techs a different perspective so they can shoot for what they'd truly like to do. With that being said, I'm curious as to what you'd like to do after you're done wrenching. I really enjoy these types of conversations because I feel like it drives more understanding for both sides.

Casey Lowe

I have a bachelors degree and was a working shop foreman for a while. I went back to only working on cars and have made more money with less stress other than being bombarded with work. I can’t find another job that pays more than turning wrenches. Not even a field service engineer.

Good for you, Casey! Love to hear this type of story. Keep killing it out there!

Marshall Sheldon

I went from tech to service manager to tech for the same reason I almost make twice as much as a tech

Gabriel Christian

This makes me think of multiple things at once. Part of this issue is a larger social issue. Working any job until retirement age can be daunting. Many people feel trapped no matter what job you have. Finding a job that inspires you and makes you happy on most days is the key. Being a shop owner I have struggled with this as well, some days can be tough. The good days need to outshine the bad. The other dynamic is the limited positions available in an auto repair shop. Managers, Service advisors and Technicians are the main roles. I have experienced some technician become good Service Advisors but not many. A successful Service Advisor is a very upbeat people person, otherwise it will not last. Many technicians are happier in the shop behind the scenes. Working at a clean, professional, busy shop that pays appropriately is what can make the difference. The technician must feel appreciated and proud of themselves. They are the experts that perform the work that keeps all the customers on the road. Its an excellent career choice, and its just getting better due to the demand!

This is incredibly good and honest insight, Gabe. The line about having the good days outshine the bad is so on point for any job. Your second paragraph really hit home with me. It is so important for all of us to understand what our strengths and weaknesses are. When you have a clear understanding, you can own them. Took me a long time to understand that part early in my career. Great advice, my friend!

Victor LaVarnway

If one is available, how do we get a copy

Hey Victor - Want to clarify your question a bit. Are you asking if one is available from your shop or if WrenchWay has resources for you? Happy to try and help you with this.

Tracey Hicks

Victor, find your local trade school and ask about attending a PAC meeting. Lots of my PAC members have learned how to implement these programs in their shop by simply learning from other shops in the area that are successful.

Chad Hamilton

We are implementing a development path in the first quarter of 2023.

Mike Baldwin

Our brand has a strong pathway to gain certification. We simply piggyback on that and give timeline expectations and pay rate tiers that go along with the certs. Starts at the Lube Tech level and carries on through the highest ranking techs with yearly new model and technology training courses both online and in person. If a tech has aspirations outside of the line then they can commit time to learning a specific role. Spots like parts counter, service drive even if they want to venture to sales they can. More roles in this business you can get familiar with the more valuable you become.

sorry. site glitched and triple posted lol

Jeremy South

From what I've seen service advisor make almost double the pay of even the top technician but don't have money invested in school, training or tools with 2 weeks learning the system. Sales is even more money for even less work but as a tech I make the business to much money to allow me anything else until I die (because of no retirement plan)

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