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Get a Snapshot of Your Service Center Performance—This Quarter Only!

If you’ve ever wondered how your service center really compares to others, this is your chance to find out. We’re launching the Quarterly Service Snapshot—a quick, 2-minute survey that gives you a clear view of how your operation stacks up. This Quarter Only: Open Access For a limited time, any shop or dealership can participate

2026-04-03T13:44:39-06:00News|

Northwest Auto Care Alliance Partners with ASE Connects to Strengthen the Technician Pipeline

The Northwest Auto Care Alliance (NWACA) is partnering with ASE Connects—reinforcing its commitment to supporting the next generation of automotive technicians across the Northwest. Representing a strong network of independent repair shops and industry professionals, NWACA has long prioritized workforce development and education. This partnership builds on that foundation by connecting members to a national

2026-03-24T07:52:39-06:00News|

ASE Connects Welcomes TruVideo as a Featured Partner

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and WrenchWay are proud to announce TruVideo as the newest Featured Partner of ASE Connects—a national initiative focused on strengthening the technician pipeline and elevating automotive, diesel, and collision careers. TruVideo is the leader in communication technology for the transportation industry, providing innovative, AI-powered video and messaging

2026-03-17T07:45:22-06:00News|

VIP Tires & Service Joins ASE Connects as a Founding Member to Support Building the Technician Pipeline

We’re proud to announce that VIP Tires & Service has joined ASE Connects as a Founding Member, enrolling all 77 of their locations across the Northeastern United States. By bringing every store into the initiative, VIP Tires & Service is demonstrating a clear, company-wide commitment to supporting a stronger, more connected approach to developing the

2026-03-04T10:43:51-06:00News|

Tom Wood Automotive Group Joins ASE Connects as a Founding Member

We’re excited to announce that Tom Wood Automotive Group has joined ASE Connects as a founding member—enrolling all 13 of their Indiana dealerships in the program. Tom Wood is sending a clear message: investing in and supporting the programs educating future technicians isn’t optional—it’s essential. Investing in the Next Generation of Technicians The technician shortage

2026-02-18T13:49:51-06:00News|

ASE & WrenchWay Welcome AutoNetTV as a Featured Partner of ASE Connects

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and WrenchWay are excited to welcome AutoNetTV as a featured content partner of ASE Connects, a growing community designed to promote and improve careers in the automotive, diesel, and collision industries. AutoNetTV brings over two decades of experience creating innovative, multimedia content for the automotive industry. Through

2026-02-17T11:02:56-06:00News|

ASE Connects Partners with Worldpac to Support Technician Pipeline Development

ASE Connects, the workforce initiative led by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in partnership with WrenchWay, announced a new collaboration aimed at helping shops, dealerships, and OEMs better connect with education programs and support the technician pipeline. Worldpac customers will receive a discounted rate on ASE Connects memberships as part of the

2026-02-17T11:02:18-06:00News|

2026 Voice of Technician Report: What the Industry Needs to Know

The 2026 Voice of Technician Report, produced by WrenchWay in partnership with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), is now available! Each year, this survey captures the real experiences, perspectives, and priorities of professionals working across the automotive, diesel, and collision industries. The goal is simple: understand what technicians want, where the industry

2026-02-09T11:54:55-06:00News|

Top 5 Most-Viewed Beyond the Wrench Episodes of 2025

2025 came and went in a flash—and what’s even crazier, we celebrated FIVE YEARS of the Beyond the Wrench podcast! We couldn’t have done it without our listeners. Your plays, follows, ratings, reviews, and support are what keep this podcast growing and help us bring meaningful conversations to the automotive, diesel, and collision communities. This

2025-12-11T09:29:00-06:00Beyond the Wrench, News|

ASE Introduces ASE Connects: A New Initiative to Strengthen the Technician Workforce Pipeline

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is proud to announce the launch of ASE Connects. This new initiative, in partnership with WrenchWay, is a nationwide effort to bring shops, dealerships, and schools together to tackle some of the industry’s most pressing issues. “There are many groups out there doing great work to help

2025-12-09T09:13:50-06:00News|
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