Vehicle Service Pros

JULY 11, 2025

In April, we announced the merger of Integrated Supply Network (ISN) — the largest independent automotive tool and equipment wholesale distributor — with National Oak Distributors (NOD), the country’s premier automotive paint, body, and equipment (PBE) wholesale distributor. Join today!

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AutoInc.

MARCH 10, 2025

After years of dedicated service, ASA Secretary/Treasurer Tom Piippo is stepping down from the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Board following the sale of his shop, Tri-County Motors, last fall. His leadership, advocacy and commitment have impacted the Automotive Service Association and the independent automotive service industry.

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Vehicle Service Pros

JULY 24, 2025

Related To: ASE Education Foundation July 24, 2025 2 min read The ASE Education Foundation honored Ken Kunz with the 2025 ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year at the ASE Instructor Training Conference held this week in St. Kunz, an automotive teacher at Waubonese Community College in Sugar Grove, Illinois.

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Fender Bender

JULY 27, 2025

We must remember that our damage appraisals communicate a repair to a group of people who do not understand the process as well as we do and we must “report” effectively so that all have a complete understanding. He began his career in the automotive repair industry in 1973. Connect with Shoemaker on LinkedIn.

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RepairSmith

JUNE 25, 2025

Semi- truck repair : Maintenance providers offer comprehensive mechanical services for semi-trucks, covering everything from engine repair to brake and steering system checks. For example, AutoNation Mobile Service employs full-time auto repair technicians who hold ASE or Master certifications and can perform over 200 repair services.

Collision Repair

Driver's Edge

JULY 28, 2025

They know you, know your needs for your car or truck, and can adapt quickly to what you need on any particular day. They carry their initial manufacturer training with them and then stay current throughout their Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A history of growth In 1986, Paul Zurcher, Dennis Dickson, Ray Monteith and Scott Monteith started a tire company in Indianapolis, Indiana, founding Indy Truck Tire Center. One year later, the company expanded into the tire and auto service retail business, and Indy Truck Tire Centers name was changed to Indy Tire Centers.

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Driver's Edge

JULY 28, 2025

If you’re like most motorists in Texas, maximizing the lifespan of your car or truck is a high priority. In the automotive world, the gold standard for employees is ASE certification. Convenient Scheduling When it comes to scheduling oil change service, there’s no such thing as “one size fits all.”

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Miracle Body and Paint

JUNE 29, 2025

A certified collision repair shop will have certification credentials from the vehicle manufacturer or a reputable third-party organization, such as the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) or the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). hood, shattered grill, and dented fenders, the truck was in rough shape.

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Vehicle Service Pros

JULY 13, 2025

Justin Morris July 13, 2025 2 min read Photo courtesy of Atlas Automotive Equipment Content brought to you by Professional Distributor. This lift will help in any automotive repair a technician needs to complete. To subscribe, click here. Application Everything—tires, oil, and transmission. Join today!

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Vehicle Service Pros

JULY 25, 2025

Though learning how the tools and equipment work is important to the distributors in attendance, equally as important is bringing the latest tools and equipment onto their trucks. She has been writing about the automotive aftermarket since 2019, after graduating from UW-La Crosse with a bachelors degree in English. Join today!

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 27, 2024

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is reminding those preparing for ASE certification, or recertification, to consider taking the official practice tests as part of their test preparation process. ASE also offers free online study guides to help with the test preparation process.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 12, 2024

The ASE Education Foundation and Goodguys Rod and Custom Association (Goodguys) are continuing their partnership and will conduct educational awareness seminars at select Goodguys events throughout the 2024 season. Since its inception, the ASE Education Foundation has brought industry and education together to develop entry-level technicians.

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Brake & Front End

MARCH 11, 2024

The ASE Education Foundation and Goodguys Rod and Custom Association (Goodguys) are continuing their partnership and will conduct educational awareness seminars at select Goodguys events throughout the 2024 season. Since its inception, the ASE Education Foundation has brought industry and education together to develop entry-level technicians.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 8, 2024

Scott Fisler, an ASE Certified automotive instructor from St. Francis, Wisconsin, was recently honored as the Byrl Shoemaker/ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year. This esteemed award is given by the ASE Education Foundation in memory of Byrl Shoemaker, a champion of automotive education.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 8, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Byrl Shoemaker/ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year. Candidates must be nominated by an administrator such as a principal, program director, dean, department chair or CTE director. said Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president. 20 in New Orleans.

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Brake & Front End

JANUARY 9, 2024

Scott Fisler, an ASE Certified automotive instructor from St. Francis, Wisconsin, was recently honored as the Byrl Shoemaker/ ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year. This esteemed award is given by the ASE Education Foundation in memory of Byrl Shoemaker, a champion of automotive education.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Today we present profiles of the Future Technician and Working Technician finalists in the Automotive and Motorsports category. FUTURE TECHNICIAN Misael Rodriguez, Ben Davis High School, Area 31 Career Center, Andy Mohr Automotive Service, Indianapolis, IN Who is Misael? Cast Your Votes Now! I’ve helped my peers from day one.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Antero Automotive, an ASE Blue Seal and Repair Pals certified auto repair shop, is honored to receive the 2023 MARCOM Gold Award. The shop offers high-quality automotive and truck repair services to the Denver, Greenwood Village, Englewood, Parker, and Aurora, Colorado areas. “We

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Heavy-duty truck mechanics industry has witnessed many changes in the last few years. This article covers the material referring to the future of the hiring demand for heavy duty truck mechanics and future outlooks for those doing this job. For this, skilled truck mechanics are required to perform repairs and preventative maintenance.

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AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The ASE Renewal App is not only an easy way to renew ASE automobile and light truck certifications, but it is also an innovative learning tool that helps service professionals increase their awareness and knowledge of the technology found in today’s complex vehicles.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) is congratulating its award winners for 2023. Each year, ASE recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the automotive service industry.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence ( ASE ) is congratulating its award winners for 2023. Each year, ASE recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the automotive service industry.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The ASE Education Foundation has recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage (HV) systems, including those found on electric vehicles and hybrids.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This year’s Road to AAPEX is a tale of two roads: One metaphorical, paved with questions that face the automotive aftermarket like the impact of EV adoption and sustainability efforts, and one quite literal, that was paved at the start of the 20th century and conceptualized the first transcontinental highway.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Having earned the trust of my peers, I organized and initiated a tutoring program with the goal of preparing for the ASE tests – a nationally recognized certification for automotive technicians. My manager and colleagues often use me as an example and motivation for new employees and entrusted me with training responsibilities.

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Watch a 6 min demo video Schedule a discovery call menu A Complete List of Podcasts for the Automotive Independent Aftermarket I think back to 2002 when I opened my first auto repair shop. In this article, I’m listing out every serious podcast I know of that’s related to the automotive independent aftermarket.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

After taking automotive and collision repair classes in high school and college, Steve Barnes of AK Smith Career Center in Michigan City, Indiana says he knew he was set to succeed in the automotive industry. In an effort to teach ALL automotive systems, Barnes has his students completely disassemble a car bolt by bolt.

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Fast Lane Automotive Training

MARCH 7, 2020

The #1 Automotive Training Center for Service & Repair At Fast Lane Automotive, we understand that automotive services and repairs are expensive and getting more expensive with every new model year introduced. Of course, they’re under the direct supervision of our ASE Certified instructors at all times.

Automotive

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

At Preferred Automotive Specialists , a fixture of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania community for over 30 years, these technicians have over 230 years of combined automotive experience and more than 80 assorted ASE certifications. With 13 bays and nine lifts, this is one independent repair shop that means business.

Automotive

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

At Preferred Automotive Specialists , a fixture of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania community for over 30 years, these technicians have over 230 years of combined automotive experience and more than 80 assorted ASE certifications. With 13 bays and nine lifts, this is one independent repair shop that means business.

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Arizona Automotive Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The online training program raises awareness and increases interest in career opportunities within the automotive industry. AAI students who complete the program will have inside knowledge of specific Ford automotive training, said AAI Executive Director Lauren Marocco. The AAI Automotive Service Technician Program offers a Diploma.

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Arizona Automotive Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The online training program raises awareness and increases interest in career opportunities within the automotive industry. By completing the training, students are one step closer to a career in the automotive industry, beginning as an entry level automotive service technician at a Ford/Lincoln dealership.

Automotive

Arizona Automotive Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The online training program raises awareness and increases interest in career opportunities within the automotive industry. By completing the training, students are one step closer to a career in the automotive industry, beginning as an entry level automotive service technician at a Ford/Lincoln dealership.

Automotive

Arizona Automotive Institute

APRIL 19, 2024

Diesel Truck Technicians play a vital role in keeping our economy moving by maintaining, repairing, and diagnosing diesel engines in commercial vehicles. If you’re considering a career in this field, here’s what you need to know about the path to becoming a Diesel Truck Tech. Is a Diesel Heavy Truck Program Right for You?

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Arizona Automotive Institute

MAY 10, 2024

Diesel Truck Technicians can help keep our economy moving by maintaining, repairing, and diagnosing issues with diesel engines. This equipment can be found in large commercial vehicles such as semi-trucks, school buses, and delivery trucks. How Long Does It Take to Become a Diesel Truck Technician?

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 8, 2024

An expert panel of celebrity judges reviewed hundreds of nominations to select 10 finalists representing categories including Automotive & Motorsports; Aviation, Motorcycle & Marine; Collision, Restoration & Welding; Diesel; and Emerging Technologies. Thomas has established himself as a leader in his shop and his community. “I

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