WrenchWay

06/05/2026

It’s Friday! Drop your toolbox in the comments.

06/04/2026

Missed yesterday's webinar? The recording is live.

Northwest Auto Care Alliance, iTAC, and ASE Connects broke down exactly how shops and schools in the Northwest can start solving the technician shortage—together.

Watch the full recording:

Join the webinar to find out what NWACA, iTAC, and ASE Connects can do for your shop, school, or career.

06/04/2026

We're proud to share that our Co-Founder and President, Jay Goninen, was recently featured on Ratchet+Wrench Radio! 🎙️

In the episode "Inside the Technician Mindset," Jay breaks down what 5,500+ technicians revealed in the 2026 Voice of Technician Survey—and what it means for shop owners who want to take action.

Jay Goninen breaks down what 5,500+ technicians are really saying—and how independent shops can turn insight into action.

06/03/2026

The most rewarding part of this job has nothing to do with fixing cars. Josh Arnold breaks down what it really means to invest in your apprentices—and why it pays off in ways you can't put a number on.

Full episode: https://wrenchway.com/blog/mentorship-career-moves-trusting-your-gut-as-a-technician/

06/02/2026

Love seeing the future of our industry getting the support they deserve! 🙌

Scholarship season has started! We were proud to attend scholarship presentations at Concord Regional Technical Center- CRTC, Salem CTE Center, and Seacoast School of Technology to celebrate students pursuing careers in the automotive industry.

Congratulations to all recipients! Your hard work and dedication are helping drive the future of New Hampshire’s automotive workforce.

06/01/2026

June is National Safety Month, and the most important tool in the shop isn't a scan tool, a torque wrench, or a lift.

It's your body.

24% of diesel techs have considered leaving the industry because of the physical toll. That number is too high.

We put together 9 ways to protect yourself and stay in this career for the long haul. Check it out: https://wrenchway.com/blog/ways-to-take-care-of-your-body-as-a-mechanic/

05/29/2026

Audi technicians share the best TV show of all time. Do you agree?

05/28/2026

If you're a shop owner or manager in the Pacific Northwest, this one's for you.

The automotive industry is facing a real technician shortage, but the resources to help solve it already exist right here in your region.

On June 3rd, NWACA, iTAC, and ASE Connects are getting together to walk through the tools and programs already available to shops in your region:
🔧 Apprenticeship pathways
📊 Workforce data & hiring benchmarks
🏫 How to plug into the school-to-shop pipeline near you

📅 June 3, 2026 | 3:30 PM PT
Can't make it live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.

🔗 Register for free: https://wrenchway.com/events/building-the-northwests-next-generation-of-technicians/

05/28/2026

💰 $1,000 giveaway ends this weekend!

$500 for you.
$500 donated to a high school auto/diesel/tech ed of your choice.

Answer our latest poll question and earn 2 entries now!

What part of the job gives you the MOST satisfaction?

05/27/2026

52% of Gen Z is NOT planning to go to a four-year university.

That means hundreds of thousands of young people are looking to go straight into the workforce—and we have a 400,000+ skilled trades gap waiting for them.

Christian Spell, SkillsUSA National Officer, breaks down why organizations like SkillsUSA exist: to give students the skills, the confidence, and the connections to step into those jobs ready to work.

🎧 Full episode out now: https://wrenchway.com/blog/skillsusas-real-impact-on-the-next-generation/