WrenchWay

06/19/2026

Best advice for young technicians from an actual technician!

06/18/2026

Shop owners—students are about to come to YOU. 👀

This fall, ASE Connects is launching student profiles. Teens and young adults actively looking for shop tours, job shadows, part-time work, and full-time roles—all in one place, ready for you to browse and message directly.

Your shop needs to be on ASE Connects before this drops!

Learn more and get set up now → https://wrenchway.com/solutions/shops

06/17/2026

Joe Hamilton didn't help build Vortex Optics into one of the most loyal brands in the outdoor industry by outspending his competitors.

He did it by hiring people who align with their values.

Joe joins us this week on Beyond the Wrench to unpack the CARE Movement (Create A Rare Experience) and why being genuinely human might be the rarest competitive advantage left in 2026.

If you run a shop, manage a team, or hire technicians, this one is going to hit different. The playbook Joe built for Vortex translates directly to the service bay.

🎧 Full episode is on all podcast platforms + https://wrenchway.com/blog/the-care-movement-right-people-rare-experiences/

06/16/2026

Every month on WrenchWay Shop Talk, we give away $1,000, and all it takes to enter is answering an anonymous poll question.

Our latest poll question is: ”A light ticking noise is heard from the engine of a car on cold startup. The noise increases when engine speed increases. The noise is less noticeable after the engine warms up. This could be caused by a, what?”

Head to Shop Talk, drop your answer, and rack up entries. One of you is walking away with $1,000. 💰https://wrenchway.com/shoptalk/qxbdup

06/16/2026

We're proud to announce our new partnership with the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA)!

WSADA member dealerships will now have exclusive discounted access to ASE Connects — bringing together school relationship tools, verified workforce data, direct student connections, and retention resources, all in one place.

The technician shortage isn't going away. This partnership is about giving Washington dealers the tools to get ahead of it.

Read the full announcement: https://wrenchway.com/blog/wsada-and-ase-connects-partner-to-strengthen-the-technician-pipeline-across-washington-state/

06/15/2026

Instructors, see you in Frisco? 🤠

The ASE Instructor Training Conference is July 20–23 in Texas, and WrenchWay's own Jay Goninen is presenting.

20+ hours of training, 300+ instructors from across the country, and sessions that actually make your job easier.

Learn more and register: https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/schools/training-conference/

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06/15/2026

The shops winning the talent game right now have one thing in common—and it's not the highest pay on the block.

It's culture. And not the pizza-party kind.

We're talking about shops where technicians actually feel like they belong to something. Where the manager knows their name and their goals. Where showing up on Monday doesn't feel like a punishment.

The good news? Culture is buildable. It's not a budget line item. It's a decision.

We wrote the playbook on it 👇
https://wrenchway.com/blog/how-to-build-a-magnetic-shop-culture-to-attract-retain-technicians/

In a competitive job market where shops are vying for the best technicians, shops need to focus on creating a magnetic shop culture.

06/12/2026

Best Advice for a Young Technician From an Actual Technician!

06/11/2026

Auto Instructors—the Auto Care Association has an opportunity you won’t want to miss. 🙌

The "Tools for Tomorrow's Technicians" grant program is now accepting submissions from high school automotive vocational programs across the country. If your classroom is working with outdated tools or limited equipment, this is your chance to tell your story and get some real support.

Your students deserve to train on real gear. Apply here: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8590936/Tools-for-Tomorrow-s-Technicians-Your-Program-s-Story-Matters

06/10/2026

"Listen" and "silent" are spelled with the same letters, and every shop leader needs to hear why that matters. Chris MF Craig