Brake & Front End

MAY 13, 2025

Jake Sorensen, Technician McNeil’s Auto Care, Sandy, UT Jake Sorensen Jake Sorensen is the shop manager and diagnostic technician at McNeils Auto Care. Jake is the 2019 NAPA ASE Technician of the Year and 2019 Ratchet + Wrench All Star Technician of the year. Meet our April candidates! Chip and Megan Broemmer, with Bella.

Apprenticeship

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. 19 in Savannah, Georgia.

ASE

AutoInc.

JUNE 2, 2025

Dan Stander “The repair industry faces unprecedented challenges with new vehicle technologies, but there’s an incredible opportunity in how we respond together,” says Stander, whose leadership style emphasizes finding common ground between repairers, manufacturers, insurers, and educators.

Collision Repair

Ratchet + Wrench

JUNE 30, 2025

So, if you already offer ASE reimbursement, access to webinars, in-house coaching, or mentorship, say so. We provide in-house and paid external training, ASE support, and a mentorship track for ambitious techs.” It communicates you as a modern business that people want to work for. Sent employees to continued education.

ASE

Vehicle Service Pros

JULY 8, 2025

This solution, which provides a Software Update and Management System (SUMS) to comply with UNECE R156 regulations, has evolved into a key tool to meet the technological and regulatory challenges of the sector, facilitating safe and comprehensive management throughout the life cycle of commercial vehicles. Join today!

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It sure makes it easier if that’s who you naturally are as a person, he explains. Number two, our managers know our core values in and out and they live by them. It starts with the manager at the top, and they spread it to the entire building helping create the customer experience.

IT

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 20, 2025

After working as an industrial mechanic millwright and graduating from Shawnee Community College in 2018, he returned to teach. He is an ASE master technician and has 10 years experience in the automotive industry. He has a modern approach to teaching and attends as much training as he can to provide for his students.

Automotive

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 12, 2025

Switch Vehicles , a company that combines hands-on education with industry-relevant training, provides that service. Students learn advanced electrical concepts like battery management, cell balancing, and safety protocols. What if students could learn about EVs by building and driving one themselves?

Vehicle

AutoInc.

MARCH 10, 2025

He was ASE Technician of the Year in 1999, 2005, and 2009, and received the 2010 Al Valle Award from ASA-Michigan. As a blogger for AutoInc.org, Piippo has shared valuable insights, guiding shop owners through industry changes, business improvements, and new opportunities.

Automotive

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The ASE Education Foundation is encouraging industry members to volunteer their time and expertise to serve as mentors, as part of its continuing effort to address the shortage of automotive service professionals. Those interested in becoming a mentor should contact the ASE field manager for their area.

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 8, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Byrl Shoemaker/ASE Education Foundation Instructor of the Year. Finalists will be contacted by ASE Education Foundation field managers to verify their information and eligibility. said Mike Coley, ASE Education Foundation president. 20 in New Orleans.

ASE

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. We brought 450 students from ASE-accredited automotive programs to three Goodguys events across the country.

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Evercoat announced it has partnered with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) to provide educational opportunities and resources for instructors, students and active technicians pursuing careers in collision repair. For more information on the ASE Education Foundation, visit aseeducationfoundation.org.

Collision Repair

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. We brought 450 students from ASE-accredited automotive programs to three Goodguys events across the country.

ASE

Brake & Front End

JULY 15, 2024

To address this concern, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) said it is offering a testing and certification program for electrified propulsion vehicle (xEV) high-voltage safety, including light-duty and medium-/heavy-duty hybrid and electric vehicles. The test can be completed online, ASE said.

ASE

AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The ASE Education Foundation is encouraging industry members to volunteer as mentors to address the shortage of automotive service professionals. “There are ASE field managers covering each state, so we encourage interested individuals to reach out to them to see how they can help in their local areas.”

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

a company that works on electric vehicle (EV) educational solutions, has introduced the Switch EV Trainer, an EV training platform. The company says that the Switch EV Trainer fills this demand as a powerful workforce development tool offering an array of educational benefits. Switch Vehicles, Inc.,

Vehicle

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Tom Lee, product manager for ContiTech Automotive Aftermarket, gave us a closer look at how the belts have changed over the years. Our education in automotive component advancements continues with radiator hoses and serpentine belts, highlighting the use of durable EPDM rubber that reduces the number of replacements.

ASE

Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Tom Lee, product manager for ContiTech Automotive Aftermarket, gave us a closer look at how the belts have changed over the years. Our education in automotive component advancements continues with radiator hoses and serpentine belts, highlighting the use of durable EPDM rubber that reduces the number of replacements.

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Barnes attended Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis after high school and graduated with degrees in Automotive Service and Service Shop Management. After working as a technician for several years, he says he went back to visit his old instructors to thank them for putting him on that path. “I

Education

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Tom Lee, product manager for ContiTech Automotive Aftermarket, gave us a closer look at how the belts have changed over the years. Our education in automotive component advancements continues with radiator hoses and serpentine belts, highlighting the use of durable EPDM rubber that reduces the number of replacements.

Automotive

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

VIP Tires & Service has promoted Trenton Forsberg to service manager at its Williston, Vt. VIP tells us that Forsberg’s new role is effective immediately, and he will continue to support and educate automotive service customers while leading the service department in the Williston location. “At

Management

Tire Review Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

VIP Tires & Service has promoted Trenton Forsberg to service manager at its Williston, Vt. VIP tells us that Forsberg’s new role is effective immediately, and he will continue to support and educate automotive service customers while leading the service department in the Williston location. “At

Management

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.

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Don’t get comfortable behind the counter John Quirk : We don’t look at ourselves as being in the selling business, we look at ourselves as being in the education business. But our mission as a company is to earn an automotive customer for life. Is he going to get a raise because he gets an ASE certification?”

ASE

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With encouragement from his sister-in-law, Michael saw this as an opportunity to begin a new career in renewable energy. In his words, “At the age of 51 [I am] back in an educational institution to learn… Wind Turbines [and] renewable electrical generation. Paul Herold is an ASE Master Technician with Firestone Complete Auto Care.

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Don’t get comfortable behind the counter John Quirk : We don’t look at ourselves as being in the selling business, we look at ourselves as being in the education business. But our mission as a company is to earn an automotive customer for life. Is he going to get a raise because he gets an ASE certification?”

ASE

Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2023

VIP Tires & Service announced a $3,030 donation to Lowell Public Schools in Massachusetts, after an “Oil Changes for Education” initiative. Eric Avery, VIP’s service manager at its Lowell location, handed a check to Lowell Public Schools Superintendent Liam Skinner at a school committee meeting last week.

Oil Change

Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The show also interviews technicians, shop managers, technicians, coaches, consultants, authors, and leaders from distribution and manufacturing. The podcast interviews successful automotive aftermarket service professional entrepreneurs to discover their business success stories.

Auto Repair

Advanced Technology Institute

OCTOBER 14, 2019

While it’s true that the state of Virginia doesn’t require automotive mechanics to have a degree or even certification in order to work in the state, it’s equally as true that having both usually better prepares you for long-term success. School could truly jump start your career. Ready to get started?

Mechanic

AutoInc.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) , the industry’s leading provider and collaborator of management education for automotive collision and mechanical service repair professionals, is proud to announce that our 2023 Graduation was held live at Foundations Training Expo at Daytona Speedway on Saturday, Nov.

Education

AutoSuccess

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Tom Lee, Product Manager for ContiTech Automotive Aftermarket, gave us a closer look at how the belts have changed over the years. Our education in automotive component advancements continues with radiator hoses and serpentine belts, highlighting the use of durable EPDM rubber that reduces the number of replacements.

Automotive

AutoInc.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

We saw this as an opportunity to provide hands-on learning experiences for our students.” ” While the restoration was physical, it also represented a rebirth of trade education in the community. The program’s success reminds us of the importance of vocational education and its impact on individuals and communities.

Collision Repair

Arizona Automotive Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2022

ACE is a nationally recognized program between Ford Motor Company, Ford and Lincoln dealerships and secondary and post-secondary educational institutions like AAI. Graduates of the program acquire essential entry-level skills to take national ASE Certification Tests.

Automotive

Arizona Automotive Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2022

ACE is a nationally recognized program between Ford Motor Company, Ford and Lincoln dealerships and secondary and post-secondary educational institutions like AAI. Graduates of the program acquire essential entry-level skills to take national ASE Certification Tests.

Automotive

Arizona Automotive Institute

OCTOBER 18, 2022

ACE is a nationally recognized program between Ford Motor Company, Ford and Lincoln dealerships and secondary and post-secondary educational institutions like AAI. Graduates of the program acquire essential entry-level skills to take national ASE Certification Tests.

Automotive

BA Auto Care

JUNE 30, 2023

Founded in 1978 as British American Auto Care by England native Brian England, the auto repair shop quickly established its reputation for quality auto repair backed by 5-Star customer service. Educated and trained as an automobile technician in England, Brian and his wife Jennifer dreamed of traveling to the United States.

Auto Repair Shop