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Meet Oscar Chavez, September’s Student of the Month!

Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

You’ve worked on a Baja 1000 pit crew and now at a muffler and brake shop. But what makes him stand out even more is he currently working at a shop, which is really rare at his age, at a break and muffler shop, and he’s part of a Baja 1000 pit crew. I view every single car as a challenge.

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Part 3 – Customer Retention Series – Loyalty Programs

Shop Marketing Pros

JULY 3, 2024

Joe, a shop owner, shares his experiences with loyalty programs, while Jeff from Pit Crew Marketing offers insights on how these programs can significantly benefit automotive shops. On the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, hosts Brian and Kim Walker explore this topic with Joe Schindler and Jeff Rudnick.

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NAPA Issues Call for the Next Generation of Technicians

Tomorrow's Technician

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The “Grab the Wheel” campaign, part of National Apprenticeship Week activities, will feature stories from the technician sector, including: Jeff Gordon, vice chairman of Hendrick Motorsports and NASCAR Hall of Famer, emphasizes the crucial role of technicians and pit crew in racing.

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Rev Up Profits: A No-Nonsense Guide to Dominating Auto Inventory Management

Solera

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Train for Victory: Staff Development is Non-Negotiable Your team is your pit crew. Keep an eye on your competitors, ensuring your pricing aligns with perceived value and keeps you in the lead. Train them relentlessly. An educated and skilled team is the key to efficient inventory turnover and satisfied customers.

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Elliott Earns Top-Five Finish at Richmond

The NAPA Network

APRIL 1, 2024

The field came to pit road under the yellow and a fast stop by the UniFirst pit crew gained Elliott a position for the restart. He was running in seventh with less than five laps to go and that looked like that’s where he would finish, but a caution prior to the white flag sent the race into overtime.

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Elliott, No. 9 Team Score Runner-Up Finish at Bristol

The NAPA Network

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

9 LLumar Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to the attention of his pit crew for four tires and fuel. 9 LLumar Chevrolet’s handling, so the team opted for no adjustments during its four-tire pit stop. He re-entered the top 10 on lap 89 and advanced to ninth on lap 115, remaining there to end the first stage on lap 125.

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Elliott Earns Top-12 Finish at Las Vegas

The NAPA Network

MARCH 4, 2024

With a couple teams opting not to pit and some only taking two tires, Elliott restarted in 17th. A fast stop by the pit crew set Elliott up with 12th-place starting position for stage two. He gained two positions before taking the green-and-white checkered flag in 15th to end the first stage at lap 80.

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Elliott Maintains Top-10 Points Position after Phoenix

The NAPA Network

MARCH 11, 2024

During the stage break, Elliott brought the Kelley Blue Book Chevrolet to pit road for four tires and fuel. The pit crew knocked out another fast stop, gaining the 2020 Cup Series champion three spots. Still, he managed to score a top-10 finish in the second stage, taking the green-and-white checkered flag in the seventh spot.

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Elliott Earns Hard-Fought 15th-Place Finish at Atlanta

The NAPA Network

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

9 Chevy to the attention of his pit crew under the caution for four fresh tires, fuel and to check for damage. After restarting 10th, Elliott was working his way forward when contact with another car sent him spinning on lap 199. He managed to avoid any additional hard contact and brought his No.

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5 Experiences For Every Car Enthusiast’s List

Eastwood

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

From driver changes to weary pit crew, you actually get to witness the sacrifice that goes into high-level motorsport. Nothing proves that better than an all-day race like those at Daytona or LeMans. Attending a 24-hour race will give you a better appreciation for how much of a team sport racing actually is.

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5 Experiences For Every Car Enthusiast’s List

Eastwood

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

From driver changes to weary pit crew, you actually get to witness the sacrifice that goes into high-level motorsport. Nothing proves that better than an all-day race like those at Daytona or LeMans. Attending a 24-hour race will give you a better appreciation for how much of a team sport racing actually is.

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Elliott Crosses the Line Third in Overtime Finish at Kansas

The NAPA Network

MAY 6, 2024

9 Chevrolet to the attention of his pit crew for fuel and four fresh tires. A fast stop gained Elliott three spots on pit road. 9 team opting not to pit during the first few yellow flags. Under the stage-ending caution, Elliott reported that he really liked his NAPA Chevy’s balance. He brought the No.

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Elliott Earns Eighth-Place Result at Bristol

The NAPA Network

MARCH 18, 2024

9 Chevy to the attention of the pit crew for a fresh set of tires. He was scored 23rd after the pit stop and advanced inside the top 20 after the race went back to green. Elliott restarted 27th and was up to 25th when the final yellow flag of the race waved at lap 369.

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5 Dodge Dakota 4WD Problems You Should Know (+Fixes)

RepairSmith

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We’ll also be your pit crew, providing handy tips to keep your Dakota running smoothly. But like any vehicle, even the trusty Dakota can face its fair share of troubles, particularly with the 4-wheel drive system.

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5 Dodge Dakota 4WD Problems You Should Know (+Fixes)

RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We’ll also be your pit crew, providing handy tips to keep your Dakota running smoothly. But like any vehicle, even the trusty Dakota can face its fair share of troubles, particularly with the 4-wheel drive system.

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

The Mechanic Doctor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Most technicians work at car dealerships or repair facilities, while some others can be a part of a racing team’s pit crew. Using an array of advanced computer systems and tools , technicians offer insights and plan repair strategies.

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Auto Repair Digest

Meet Oscar Chavez, September’s Student of the Month!

Part 3 – Customer Retention Series – Loyalty Programs

Trending Sources

NAPA Issues Call for the Next Generation of Technicians

Rev Up Profits: A No-Nonsense Guide to Dominating Auto Inventory Management

Elliott Earns Top-Five Finish at Richmond

Elliott, No. 9 Team Score Runner-Up Finish at Bristol

Elliott Earns Top-12 Finish at Las Vegas

Elliott Maintains Top-10 Points Position after Phoenix

Elliott Earns Hard-Fought 15th-Place Finish at Atlanta

5 Experiences For Every Car Enthusiast’s List

5 Experiences For Every Car Enthusiast’s List

Elliott Crosses the Line Third in Overtime Finish at Kansas

Elliott Earns Eighth-Place Result at Bristol

5 Dodge Dakota 4WD Problems You Should Know (+Fixes)

5 Dodge Dakota 4WD Problems You Should Know (+Fixes)

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

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