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
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
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
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
WrenchWay and ASE are very excited to announce the 3rd annual Voice of Technician Survey is now open! About the Survey The purpose of this survey is to gather feedback about what it’s like to work in the automotive, diesel, and collision industries and identify opportunities for improvement. The survey covers: Important factors technicians consider
For years, our industry has struggled with one simple but critical challenge: there’s no single, reliable way to find and connect with every automotive, diesel, and collision program across the country. Information is scattered, outdated, and often impossible to verify—making it harder for shops and schools to work together. At WrenchWay, we’ve been working to
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) and WrenchWay have formed a collaborative partnership to address the critical need for service professionals. “Working closely with our colleagues at I-CAR, CREF and WrenchWay, we began a powerful collaboration to address one
As the new school year kicks off, we’re making it easier than ever for auto and diesel instructors to get organized and get the support they need to educate future technicians. Our brand new Back-to-School Form is a quick, easy tool that helps schools using School Assist update their information and prepare for a successful
RockED, the premier people development platform for the automotive industry, today announced a strategic partnership with WrenchWay, the industry’s most trusted platform for connecting technicians, shops, and schools. This partnership will make technician-focused training—including onboarding, leadership, and soft skills—accessible to more than 3,100 automotive schools across the U.S., building a stronger and more prepared workforce
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is conducting a survey on heating and air conditioning repair tasks. This survey is the final in a series of studies conducted to better understand which repair tasks are performed most frequently. ASE certification is not necessary to participate in the survey. To thank participants, ASE will
