Brake & Front End

JUNE 26, 2025

Mead Whippo, Community Vibes Garage, Oxnard, CA Mead Whippo, founder of Community Vibes Garage, and president of Bender’s Automotive, Thousand Oaks, CA, puts his passion for the next generation into action. Faced with the challenge of finding qualified technicians, Niemi and his team took a proactive approach: they started growing their own.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2025

Mead Whippo, Community Vibes Garage, Oxnard, CA Mead Whippo, founder of Community Vibes Garage, and president of Bender’s Automotive, Thousand Oaks, CA, puts his passion for the next generation into action. Faced with the challenge of finding qualified technicians, Niemi and his team took a proactive approach: they started growing their own.

Body Repair 130

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Advanced Technology Institute

APRIL 8, 2022

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) students were thrilled to receive two new “toys” in the form of a Chevrolet Camaro and Impala to be used in the Automotive Technician Program at ATI. The Automotive Technology Program is a comprehensive, 15-month ASE certified light duty diesel course.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

JANUARY 26, 2023

What is the new year bringing to the independent automotive repair industry? I have been asked by several industry peers about my thoughts on what to expect in 2023 as an independent repair shop owner. “Is The beginning of a year is a great time to reflect on your previous year, as well as plan for the future.

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