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  • WrenchWay

    WrenchWay

    Based on a WrenchWay poll, the majority of technicians would rather work a 4-day, 10-hour work week versus the traditional 5-day, 8-hour work week. In our latest WrenchWay Buzz, we discuss how shops that adapt to this new schedule could open up their capacity and increase their productivity.

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    CJ Bicknell

    Whether it is a WFH or in person type role, I believe that 4-10's reign supreme over the traditional 5 8's. To put myself mentally back into the environment of having to drive to the shop and be there in person to wrench, most of my 5 8's ultimately did turn into 10 hour days, where I was simply waiting for the traffic to die down before heading home for the evening. Once you're in the zone and working, the additional two hours can come and go without even knowing it. Allowing the flexibility of the third day off allows more time to recharge which is an added bonus.

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  • Wendle Ford

    Wendle Ford

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    Top Shop Challenge: What do you feel needs to change in order to attract more kids into our industry?

    To answer this question, we asked a couple of our younger technicians in the shop, Daniel and Josh. They think getting involved earlier could be beneficial - making sure kids know that obtaining a college degree isn’t for everyone and that there are other options out there! We need to change the perception of society (and some educators) on a technician’s career. We should normalize going into the trades and be honest … you do NOT need a college degree to make a good living. Kids should know the advantages to a trade career, especially as technicians!

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    Mike Baldwin

    OEM brands need to kick start their brand engagement to young employees, to all employees in fact. Shower them in brand specific swag and training, make them proud of the product, the culture, the lifestyle of who they work for and what they work on.

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  • Walser Polar Chevrolet

    Walser Polar Chevrolet

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    Top Shop Challenge: What do you feel needs to change in order to attract more kids into our industry?

    It's really important to show kids what it's actually like being in the back of the shops and the potential that stands within the automotive industry. There's a lot of troubleshooting and critical thinking involved in being an automotive technician—a good one, at least—that they don't teach you in school. Not every issue you face will be black-and-white, so it's important for young technicians to get that hands-on experience.

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  • Lewisville Volkswagen

    Lewisville Volkswagen

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    We are proud to announce that Lewisville Volkswagen has earned the 2022 Wolfsburg Crest Club Award. This award recognizes our dealership's performance in operating standards, including customer experience surveys, sales and service. It was truly a team effort!

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  • WrenchWay

    WrenchWay

    🎉 Congratulations to Tim for winning $500 and selecting Don Tyson School of Innovation in Springdale, AR to win $500 too.

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  • Town Nissan

    Town Nissan

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    Kerri has been in the industry for over 20 years and with Town Nissan for 4 years. Kerri is a Nissan Senior Specialist Technician in Engine and Engine performance. he is well on his way to becoming a Master Technician. He will be fly back east to get his diesel certification in March.

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  • W.W. Williams - Phoenix

    W.W. Williams - Phoenix

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    On January 10th, we celebrated the 32 ½ years’ service of Doug Haywood, a Journeyman Tech, at the 19th Avenue Phoenix location. Doug has worked in this building for over 44 years (previously with Neils Detroit Diesel before W.W.Williams purchased them in 1990). Doug is a Detroit Diesel expert and will be missed.

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  • Kyle Chapman Motors

    Kyle Chapman Motors

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    Top Shop Challenge: Who has the coolest toolbox in your shop? Tell us about it. Better yet, show us some pics.

    This new year we will be showcasing the best toolbox of the month and this month's entry goes to Byron! He is one of our many talented technicians at the shop with a large two-part, blue container that is compartmentalized by the various tools and supplies for the vehicles at the shop.

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