Lance Wiggins

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Calling All Mentors: Preparing the Future Workforce

3 weeks ago | gearsmagazine.com | Lance Wiggins

Leadership is more than directing a team; it’s about empowering them to grow, fostering an environment where they can succeed, and ensuring that the correct values guide your actions. Leading empathetically a nd p utting “family first” can shape your leadership style and philosophy. My leadership philosophy is based on the belief that strong teams are built on empathy and trust.
The Do's and Don'ts

3 weeks ago | gearsmagazine.com | Lance Wiggins

Transmission removal and replacement (R&R) is a critical task that requires precision, expertise, and attention to detail. For auto technicians and mechanics, understanding the intricacies of adaptive strategies, fluid procedures, and road testing is essential to ensure successful repairs and satisfied customers.
Lessons for Transmission Industry Beginners

1 month ago | gearsmagazine.com | Lance Wiggins

Starting out in the transmission industry can be daunting. The learning curve is steep, but there are invaluable lessons that pave the way for long-term success. Much learning comes from experience – a hard way to learn. But with the right mindset, patience, and a commitment to personal growth, you can succeed in this rewarding technical field. Take What They Give You When you’re new to the industry, your enthusiasm and potential are your greatest assets.
Torque Converters: The Backbone of Modern Automotive Technology

1 month ago | gearsmagazine.com | Lance Wiggins

In modern automotive technology, the torque converter is a pivotal component of automatic transmissions. For transmission technicians, mastering the design and functionality of torque converters is crucial for achieving effective diagnostics and repairs. The torque converter is one of the most critical components in an automatic transmission. This overview will cover the basic torque converters, the essential components, and their integration into automatic transmission systems.
The Butterfly Effect

Jan 17, 2025 | gearsmagazine.com | Lance Wiggins

Every decision made today can ripple through time, creating significant impacts in the future. This concept, famously known as the “Butterfly Effect,” is not just a philosophical idea – it’s a fitting metaphor for the transmission repair industry. We understand how today’s choices shape tomorrow’s outcomes. That’s why ATRA is making bold advancements in training and education to build a stronger, more adaptive future for our industry.
Change is Essential for Growth

Dec 6, 2024 | gearsmagazine.com | Lance Wiggins

To our valued transmission technicians and industry leaders, I hope this message reaches you in great spirits as we move into the holidays and with a willingness to look toward the future. On behalf of the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA), I am grateful for your ongoing trust, engagement, and unwavering dedication to the transmission industry’s progress.
Understanding Your Measuring Tools

Dec 6, 2024 | gearsmagazine.com | Lance Wiggins

There was a time when Dennis Madden walked around the office and asked everyone to identify markings on a ruler. You should have seen the chaos that ensued. People got the 1/2 and the 1/4, but when it came to the 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, and 1/64, let’s just say that eyes were glazed over. Understanding your measuring tools can help you understand how and why transmissions last longer when you build them correctly and your measurements are on spec.
The Power of Communication

Sep 4, 2024 | gearsmagazine.com | Lance Wiggins

In the August issue of GEARS Magazine, Dennis Madden wrote an article called “The Definitions are the Difference.” In the article, he discusses descriptive words for a customer’s transmission concern. Concerns like a Slide-Bump or Flare can be challenging for a customer to explain, and it’s up to you to figure out what they’re trying to tell you. The power of communication is real; how you communicate is also real. Recently, I met with some of our team leaders about our plans for 2025.
Typical Definitions You Should Know

Sep 4, 2024 | gearsmagazine.com | Lance Wiggins

Over the course of your automotive career, you’ll run into certain terms and abbreviations that might not make sense. I’m going to list for you the most common names and their definitions to assist you though our future articles. I’ve broken the terms based on the following categories:Computer and ElectronicsMiscellaneousParts and ComponentsTransmission OperationTorque ConverterValve Body and ControlSave the downloadable PDF and know that we’ll update this as new terms come into use.
The Grandest of Openings

Aug 6, 2024 | gearsmagazine.com | Lance Wiggins

In early 2023, when Kit Lindsey and his wife Amy showed up at the new IBO in China Grove, Texas, they were a little shell-shocked. There I was, downstairs in the reception area, with my dog Axel. He’s a large German Shepherd who sheds so much hair it looks like tumbleweeds in the hot Texas sun. Suffice it to say the place was a mess. Construction had abruptly halted due to permits and other unforeseen situations beyond my control. I remember Kit asking how I was doing with this overwhelming project.