How Shops Can Hire Technicians Using Facebook
With 79% of job applicants using social media in their job search, it is imperative for shops to post and share their technician job openings on websites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, kind of. It turns out there are several ways to find technicians on
WrenchWay Customer Spotlight: Checkered Flag
I knew I was in for a good conversation when four different representatives from Checkered Flag excitedly hopped on a call to chat about how much they love their WrenchWay Top Shop pages. Let me tell you—they did not disappoint. Checkered Flag has a centralized HR team that gets pulled
Marketing for Shops ft. Nick Adams, Dieselmatic
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Nick Adams, Managing Director, Dieselmatic Digital Inc. We discuss how shops can show they are unique, common marketing mistakes seen in shops, and best practices to improve a shop's marketing. Watch the Full Episode Understand What
Instructor Spotlight Series: Leroy Goodwin
This article is part of an ongoing series to highlight fun/unique things different schools across the country are doing to attract students to their technician program, keep them engaged in the program, and set them up for a successful career as a technician. Instructor Spotlight: Leroy Goodwin Name: Leroy Goodwin
3 Facts the State of Heavy-Duty Repair Taught Us About the Parts & Technician Shortages
There’s no question about it: the diesel industry is facing some shortages. As a whole, we’ve spent the last few years trying to attract more technicians; since the pandemic began in 2020, we’ve also seen parts start coming up short. These shortages influenced the way we put together the newest
WrenchWay Customer Spotlight: Carousel Motor Group
Carousel Motor Group’s Top Shop pages are some of the most detailed, well-thought out pages on WrenchWay. Each Top Shop page provides technicians with ample photos of the service area, videos of employees talking about what it’s like to work there, and thorough answers to each and every question in
Value of Associations for Shops, Carolyn Coquillette, ASCCA
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Carolyn Coquillette, President of Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) and CEO of Shop-Ware. Carolyn gives us the inside scoop on how she became president of ASCCA, the importance of getting involved in associations, and general
5 Reasons Why You Should Take the Interview, Even if You Aren’t Sure About the Technician Job
Accepting a technician job and going for an interview are two very different things. Just because you go to an interview, act interested, and give it your full effort, it doesn’t mean you need to accept the job offer. In any career choice, it is always a good idea to
How Much Online Research Do Automotive Technicians Do Before Applying for a Job?
We talk to many shops and when we ask what their biggest current challenge is right now the majority of them tell us it is hiring technicians. Unfortunately, what we most often find is that when you look at the shop’s web presence, including their website, Google Business Profile, Facebook
How to Protect Your Shop from Illegitimate Credit Card Chargebacks ft. Tyler Kattre, Wind River Financial
Episode Description In this week’s episode of Beyond the Wrench, we are joined by Tyler Kattre, President, Wind River Financial. Tyler breaks down everything a shop needs to know about illegitimate credit card chargebacks. He explains common frustrations, how to handle chargebacks, and documenting chargebacks. Watch the Full Episode Common