Doug Kaufman

2 weeks ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Doug Kaufman

automotive shop owners, is seeking to recognize and celebrate the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. The ShopOwner Mentorship Award – Sponsored by NAPA will honor exceptional automotive shop owners, service advisors and technicians who are actively investing in the future of their profession by mentoring the next generation of automotive professionals. Meet our April candidates!Jake Sorensen is the shop manager and diagnostic technician at McNeil’s Auto Care.

3 weeks ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: If you’re of a certain age – and, as a shop owner, you probably know what I mean – you’re constantly amazed by how much longer cars and trucks last than they used to. When we were kids, if your dad got four or five years before his car rusted out, it was kind of a big deal. Today, vehicles are lasting longer than ever. Bodies and engines are more reliable and durable and the average age of a car on the road...

3 weeks ago | shopownermag.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: For Ritchie Wimmer, owner of Wimmer’s Automotive, a NAPA Auto Care Center in Morro Bay, CA, shop success isn’t simply found in the shop. While it’s true that Wimmer juggles multiple successful automotive-related ventures, he says that getting out from underneath the car has literally saved his life – and changed the lives of hundreds of others. Wimmer isn’t just running a successful auto repair shop; he’s...

3 weeks ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: WIX® Filters, a global innovator and manufacturer of filtration products, in conjunction with Tomorrow’s Technician, has selected the University of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, OH, as the 2024-2025 School of the Year. “For more than a century, the University of Northwestern Ohio has been a leader in developing experts to serve the automotive, diesel and performance industries,” said Carmina Lopez, Brand Manager...

3 weeks ago | tomorrowstechnician.com | Doug Kaufman

Skip to content Main Navigation Social Connect Resources Our Brand Family Published: This is one of those puzzles that we thought might be challenging and guess what – we were right. Although there was only one RIGHT answer, as always there were some very INTERESTING answers as well. If fact, the “right” wrong answer came from all over the country. Before we get to what’s wrong, let’s get to what’s right. Congratulations to everyone who knew that the answer was a Belt Sander. Here’s our list...