2 Wheels 2 Ways Ep. 3 – Born Free, Technicians, a Texas Dealership, and Suspension Changes
Patrick and Jacqui visit Born Free, talk technicians, see inside a Dallas-area dealership, and get a lesson on suspension.
Navistar Honors Technicians, Graduates of Second Uptime Academy
In honor of National Technician Appreciation Week from Sept. 24-30, Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) recognizes the hardworking technicians across its dealer network and announces the graduation of its second Uptime Academy class. Navistar’s dealer network employs more than 6,000 technicians, and Navistar is dedicated to the recruitment, education, and success of the vast technician network. As
Autolite Announces Sponsorship of TechForce’s Scholarships and Grants to Help Student Technicians
Autolite® has announced its support for TechForce Foundation Grants and Scholarships that help empower students toward a fulfilling career in the automotive industry. TechForce Foundation’s Life Happens Emergency Grants provide financial assistance for student technicians whose education may have otherwise been derailed because of an emergency. Their scholarships provide a resource for historically underrepresented groups
UTI and NAPA Team Up to Train Technicians
UTI and NAPA team up to train technicians in state of the industry facilities, with special guests Chase Elliot and Ron Capps.
Permatex Partners with ASE to Help Train Technicians
Permatex has partnered with the ASE Education Foundation to provide product application training and education on the latest formulation advances for automotive students, instructors, parts professionals, and professional automotive technicians. The partnership was announced by Permatex Product Manager, Eric Seibold, who noted, “Permatex has always been committed to training and education, and has a storied
Pep Boys to Award $100K to Aspiring Automotive Technicians
Pep Boys invites those studying to become technicians to apply for one of the 15 scholarships available in the annual Find Your Drive scholarship program. Scholarships awarded through the program this year will total $100,000 to celebrate the company’s centennial and continue the “Race to 2026” initiative, designed to recruit talented technicians in the automotive industry and
Skilled Technicians Provide Essential Services
As the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and historically high rates of unemployment, skilled technicians are needed and doing jobs essential to Americans’ well-being and economic recovery. This indispensable workforce includes graduates of Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville, N.C. campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), who service the vehicles, truck fleets and machinery that
Icahn Automotive Scholarship Aims for Aspiring Technicians
Icahn Automotive, an Icahn Enterprises L.P. company, which owns and operates leading repair and maintenance providers Pep Boys, AAMCO, Precision Tune Auto Care, and RPM Automotive, will award $30,000 in scholarships for the 2020-2021 school year. Twelve scholarships of $2,500 each will be available to qualified students studying to become professional automotive technicians. Students can begin
Arrowhead Insurance and S/P2 Help Shops Find Technicians
S/P2 (sp2.org) and Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc. are launching a new online portal to help Arrowhead’s customers find the technician candidates they need.
CRC Industries Partners with UTI to Educate Future Technicians
As part of a partnership with Universal Technical Institute (UTI), CRC Industries will supply all UTI locations with a variety of products from its chemical brands, including CRC, SmartWasher, Sta-Lube, K&W, and Weld-Aid. Additionally, CRC will provide product training materials and workshops to UTI students and instructors.
Icahn Automotive Offers Scholarships for Future Technicians
Icahn Automotive Group LLC will award scholarships for the 2019-2020 school year to qualified students studying to become professional automotive technicians. The scholarship program is part of Icahn Automotive’s recently announced Race to 2026 initiative that aims to increase the number of trained technicians.
Building the Road to Great Technicians
The challenge of finding qualified technicians is well documented in the automotive industry and that challenge is expected to become even greater as vehicle technology continues to proliferate.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Awards $30,000 in Scholarships to 12 Future ‘Top Technicians’
Federal-Mogul Motorparts is helping 12 students enrolled in automotive technology programs achieve their goal of becoming a “top technician” through a total of $30,000 in scholarships awarded in conjunction with the launch of the company’s innovative Garage Gurus technical education network.
Danny ‘The Count’ Koker to Join Technicians At First 3 ‘Garage Gurus’ Grand Openings
Danny “The Count” Koker, a self-taught technician and star of the hit reality TV series “Counting Cars,” will join hundreds of vehicle repair professionals and other VIPs during the grand openings of Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ first three “Garage Gurus” regional training centers, in the Chicago, Los Angeles and New York City markets.
AVI To Provide Technicians with $1 Million in Free Training
AVI (Automotive Video Innovations) is giving back to the automotive community that has given so much opportunity to the Florida-based video company. To carry out that mission, AVI reports that it is pledging to give away 1 million dollars worth of training to students, technicians, shop owners or teachers with the desire to expand their
Federal-Mogul Offering Cash Rebates to Technicians, Engine Rebuilders
Automotive service technicians and engine rebuilders who purchase and install qualifying Fel-Pro® PermaDryPlus® leak repair gasket sets between April 15 and May 31, 2009, can earn cash rebates of up to $20 through the Fel-Pro Save & Seal Event promotion. Fel-Pro gaskets, “The Gaskets Professionals Trust™,” are manufactured and marketed by Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML).
Compound Turbocharged 6.0L Powerstroke Engine
Eric McMichael of McMichael’s Diesel Performance is a Ford guy through and through. His passion for the Blue Oval shines bright in his 2004 F-250, which features a compound-turbo 6.0L Powerstroke engine. Check it oit!
Shop Solutions April 2024
Shop Solutions provide machine shop owners and engine technicians the opportunity to share their knowledge to benefit the entire industry and their own shops.
Shop Solutions March 2024
I always keep a pair of needle nose pliers and a small, straight screwdriver in my blast cabinet to hold small parts when blasting.
TOPDON USA Donates $25,000 for Auto Techs
TOPDON USA, a provider of cutting-edge technology and advanced tools for auto repair professionals and enthusiasts, has announced the donation of $10,000 cash and $15,000 in products to TechForce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the education, training and career development of aspiring auto technicians. To date, TOPDON has donated over $66,000 to aid organizations