Solving the Technician Shortage: A Perspective on Recruitment and Retention
An industry veteran shares valuable insights on how dealerships can attract and retain top-tier technicians.
Executive Spotlight with Bill Horgan of DealerPRO Training
DealerPRO’s Bill Horgan discusses evolving training methods and tackling the tech shortage.
Need to Hire Techs? [Video]
Skilled, capable technicians are one of the hardest positions to fill. This program will help you find the techs you need.
Toyota’s Certified Technician Program Expands Nationwide
The expanded program will help fill the pipeline for well-trained, certified technicians with hands-on automotive diagnosis and repair education.
Volvo Car USA Lowers Student Debt for New Service Techs
Volvo Technician Tool Program lifts one of the biggest barriers to auto repair careers: tool costs.
Accelerating Down the End of a Cul-De-Sac on Techs
If we all lack the courage to administer such medicine, this will add up to a rough road for car companies and dealerships.
The Evolution of Fixed Ops Roles: How to Attract Top Talent
When most people think about a career as an auto technician, they might envision having a wrench in hand, rotating tires, changing oil and other perceived greasy tasks. While this might have been the case until a decade or so ago, fixed ops careers have evolved significantly.
What Dealerships Can Do to Overcome the Technician Supply Gap
It needs to be apparent for any new technician that there’s a clear career path and their employer is willing to invest time and money in their development.