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NAPA Issues Call for the Next Generation of Technicians

Tomorrow's Technician

Erica Smith, a recipient of a NAPA toolkit through the Women in Auto Care Scholarship, shares her journey from “backyard mechanic” to a professional automotive technician in Bakersfield, California. This program helps participants complete their ASE certifications over 18 to 24 months.

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Repairify appoints vice president of general automotive repair markets

Tire Review Magazine

Repairify said it chose Ben Johnson to lead the business development and product management teams for asTech Mechanical as it enhances its remote OEM solutions. Johnson got his start as an automotive technician in 1979 and still maintains several ASE certifications.

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Repairify appoints vice president of general automotive repair markets

Tire Review Magazine

Repairify said it chose Ben Johnson to lead the business development and product management teams for asTech Mechanical as it enhances its remote OEM solutions. Johnson got his start as an automotive technician in 1979 and still maintains several ASE certifications.

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Auto Mechanic Vs. Auto Technician: What Differentiates the Two Professions

The Mechanic Doctor

Automotive Technician An automotive technician diagnoses, fixes, and carries out regular maintenance on an array of motor vehicles. By working alongside seasoned mechanics and technicians, you can further your expertise and expand your hiring opportunities. Most mechanics work at repair garages or car dealerships.

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Techs Rock Candidate Profiles – Automotive & Motorsports

Tomorrow's Technician

WORKING TECHNICIAN Dustin Thomas, CarMax, San Antonio, TX Who is Dustin? Dustin Thomas is a professional automotive technician and has been with CarMax for more than six years. As he describes it, Dustin got his start “shortly after graduating high school. He earned three of these certifications in 2023 alone.