19+ Online Resources Every Automotive or Diesel Student Needs
There are many online resources out there for students, but most are not specific to the automotive and diesel industries. So, we fixed that! If you are a high school or college student pursuing a career in automotive, diesel, or collision, we have compiled a list of resources to help
TechMission Local Events: Recognition Room
It’s no secret that positivity in the workplace leads to higher productivity, happier employees, and improved employee retention. Creating a positive work environment is not only important to individual employees and the collective shop, but it’s crucial if we want to grow the automotive and diesel industry as a whole.
Future of the Diesel Industry
Houman “HK” Kashanipour, CEO & President of Alliant Power, joins us to talk about the changes and growth diesel shops are facing. HK also discusses the changes Alliant Power has gone through, what it will take to attract future diesel technicians, and how dealers can stay profitable while the industry
TechMission Local Events: Shop Showcase
Ever wonder what it’s like to work at different shops/dealerships in your area? Ever wish you could give feedback to shops/dealerships about how they could improve the lives of their technicians? Now is your chance! As a part of our upcoming TechMission Local Events taking place virtually in September in
Moving From Technician to Team Lead
In this week’s episode, Jon Olstad from Walser Polar Chevrolet explains lessons he learned as he went from technician to team lead at the dealership where he has been working for 20+ years. Jon also offers interview advice, provides ways technicians can have a growth mindset, and talks about how
All About Diesel Technicians: The Research, Data, and Facts
Hi there, WrenchWay readers! Team Fullbay is checking in for a guest blog. A few months ago, we released the third edition of our State of Heavy-Duty Repair, and we thought we’d share some of the most interesting technician-related findings from the data. This blog isn’t exhaustive (just exhausting, ha
WrenchWay Announces TechMission Local Events
WrenchWay is excited to announce the launch of TechMission Local Events coming in September to 10 cities across the U.S. including: Dallas-Fort Worth Denver Houston Indianapolis Madison Milwaukee Minneapolis-St. Paul Philadelphia Phoenix Portland These weeklong virtual events taking place September 18-22, 2023 will bring together local automotive and diesel communities
Make Your Shop a Destination
Host an art gallery at the shop, get food trucks, or even put on a jazz festival! Shop owners and managers, take your solution-seeking personality of fixing cars and add a community element to your business. In this week’s episode, Frank Leutz who is the Founder of Desert Car Care
Want to Recruit Technicians? 5 Lessons from Marketing
The recruiting game has changed. It was certainly a lot easier when throwing a “Help Wanted” sign in the window or posting an ad on Indeed actually lead to quality applicants. The good news is it is still possible to produce a steady stream of technician applicants to your shop.
Industry Gaps in Attracting Gen Z Technicians
There are a lot of gaps in the industry regarding pay, culture, and more that are affecting our ability to attract the next generation of technicians. In this episode, John Fallows, Industry Development Specialist at the School District of Philadelphia, shares what his students are facing when entering the industry,