Six hundred thousand. That’s how many technicians are needed to fill the void in the automotive repair industry. Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper are looking to do something about it. Since 2018, the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has celebrated technicians across the U.S. and Canada by naming the Technician of the Year.
The 2024 event is our latest stop on the Road to AAPEX. Sixteen of North America’s top technicians came to Southfield, Michigan, to compete for Technician of the Year honors. They first have to tackle a written exam before moving on to the quick strut and electrical tests.
Once the stress of the tests is over, it’s time to have some fun. The techs head to the M1 Concourse to ride along with professional race car drivers. Then it’s time to name the winners, presented by Alliance President JC Washbish.
Watch the video to see this year’s winners and how distribution leaders are supporting current and future technicians.
Be sure to check out the previous episode of this season’s Road to AAPEX here:
- Episode 1: The Future Legacy of the Automotive Aftermarket
- Episode 2: The Colorful History of the Aftermarket
- Episode 3: A Look at Oil Filtration With Wix
- Episode 4: How Modern Repair Shops Have Evolved
- Episode 5: The Manufacturer, the Distributor and the Shop
- Episode 6: The Evolution of Automotive Belts and Hoses
- Episode 7: The Evolution of Ignition Systems
- Episode 8: Advanced Calibration Technology Is Transforming Automotive Service
- Episode 9: Exhaust System Evolution
- Episode 10: Getting Our Bearings
