Tomorrow's Technician

11/15/2024

Richard Chavarria is more than just a student—he’s a future leader in the automotive industry. This Nature Coast Technical High School junior has earned Student of the Year honors twice, maintains a 3.7 GPA, and works at a Chevrolet dealership to earn GM credentials. Learn about his passion for cars, inspired by his father, and his dream of joining an NHRA race team. Learn about his journey here: https://bit.ly/4fReXP5

11/11/2024

🚗 Didn’t catch this episode before AAPEX? Now’s your chance to see all the action!

In our Road to AAPEX season finale, we cover it all—from TRW’s brake breakthroughs to NexaMotion’s insights on hybrid growth and a Mustang brake job in the service bay.

Don’t miss the episode that brings the whole aftermarket story together! https://bit.ly/48II9Wc

11/04/2024

🚗 600,000 technicians—that’s the need in the automotive industry.

Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper are tackling it by celebrating top techs through the Technician of the Year award!

Join us in Episode 11 of to see the winners and our commitment to future techs. https://bit.ly/3YxYQir

10/23/2024

🚗✨ Ready to secure the future of your auto shop? Join us for a free webinar that will discuss: preparing for a successful transition, communicating with successors, navigating legal and financial aspects, and ensuring your legacy thrives! Register now: https://bit.ly/4fdMUJn

10/23/2024

🔧 In Episode 10 of Road to AAPEX, we highlight NTN’s commitment to quality!

From precision manufacturing at their Mt. Prospect, IL, facility to an NTN wheel bearing replacement demo at Tamrox Automotive in Michigan, see how they deliver top-tier OEM parts.

Ready to see how it’s done? Tune in and find out! https://bit.ly/3AbRVmW

10/16/2024

🚗💨 Episode 9 of "Road to AAPEX" is live! Clint Cooper from AP Emissions walks us through the evolution of exhaust systems and installs one on a 2010 Honda CRV. 🔧

Don’t miss this one, as we gear up for AAPEX 2024, Nov 5-7 in Las Vegas. Watch now and get revved up for the big event! https://bit.ly/3YpLiqn

10/10/2024

Next stop on the : St. Louis! 🏙️ We explored Hunter Engineering's game-changing ADAS calibration tech at the National Museum of Transportation.

Watch Episode 8 of Road to AAPEX before turning your attention to this year’s AAPEX, slated for November 5-7 in Las Vegas!💫 https://bit.ly/3XRTG0k

10/09/2024

Oscar Chavez is September's Continental Student of the Month! This 11th-grade student from Monte Vista High School is already making a mark in the automotive industry. With leadership skills honed at school and on the job, he’s a rising star. Watch his full story here: https://bit.ly/3zT4zHk

10/04/2024

🚗🔥In Episode 7 of Road to AAPEX, we dive into ignition system evolution and MotoRad’s top-quality coils and thermostats.

Hear from CEO Matt Buchholz on their commitment to quality and innovation, and get expert tips on coil and spark plug installation!

Watch now!! https://bit.ly/3TRVRQu

10/02/2024

🚗 Discover the future of automotive innovation at AAPEX 2024! 🌟

In Episode 6 of Road to AAPEX, Tom Lee from ContiTech dives into the evolution of belts. Plus, learn how Continental's cutting-edge solutions make maintenance easier than ever.

Don’t miss out—follow along on our YouTube channel as we continue to explore the Road to AAPEX! 🔧 https://bit.ly/3ZPHu36

09/21/2024

🚗 The Road to AAPEX is all about the people behind the innovation! 💡

Join us in Episode 5 as MPA’s CEO Selwyn Joffe highlights how their core values—excellence, passion, innovation, integrity, community, and quality—drive everything they do.

Watch the full episode and subscribe to our channel to join us on the Road to AAPEX! https://bit.ly/3Xv60nj

09/19/2024

Did you catch Episode 4 of Road to AAPEX??

In this episode, watch as Joe Keene takes you behind the scenes at Automotive Customs, where advanced diagnostic tools and digital systems are streamlining the repair process. 🔧💻

No more paper manuals—just quick, seamless solutions!

Watch the full episode and subscribe to our channel to join us on the Road to AAPEX! https://bit.ly/4es4qt8

08/26/2024

See a complete workflow for scanning a vehicle to learn its complete state of health during our free webinar this Thursday. Register here: https://bit.ly/4g3l7fW

08/16/2024

In Episode 3 of Road to AAPEX, join us to hear about WIX's commitment to sustainability. From zero-landfill initiatives to eco-friendly practices, this episode highlights WIX's commitment to a greener future. 🌍🔧

Watch the full episode and subscribe to our channel to join us on the Road to AAPEX! https://bit.ly/3AvrQzi

08/05/2024

Henry Ford's quote, "You can have any color as long as it's black," has endured, but the automotive aftermarket has embraced the "any color" part. 🎨🖌️

In Episode 2 of Road to AAPEX, Babcox Media’s Scott Shriber explores paint technology at Transtar Autobody Technologies, while Joe Keene heads into the paint booth for a headlight restoration.

Watch the full episode and subscribe to our channel to join us on the Road to AAPEX! https://bit.ly/46xgZ3J

06/28/2024

IT'S HERE!! 🚗💫 Episode 1 of Road to AAPEX Season III has arrived!

We kick off by looking at the future legacy of the automotive aftermarket. Join Babcox Media's Joe Keene at Cleveland’s Crawford Museum to explore the evolution of modern vehicles.

Editor David Sickels charts the history of the aftermarket and key manufacturing processes, while Scott Shriber examines the logistics and distribution networks for delivering parts to repair shops.

Watch the full episode now and subscribe to our channel to join us on the Road to AAPEX! https://bit.ly/45Mi1s5

06/21/2024

COMING SOON💫Join us on the Road to AAPEX III, where the heartbeat of the aftermarket resonates through the stories of its finest.

In partnership with Babcox Media, Road to AAPEX III will profile the premium brands and trailblazing individuals that make the aftermarket go.

Featuring an in-depth look at the evolution of parts distribution and the genius of a logistics system that delivers automotive parts fast and accurately. Our hosts will visit the assembly line and meet in the boardrooms of our industry’s titans of manufacturing.

Follow along in our third rendition of this exciting series! Visit our YouTube and stay tuned for new episodes! https://bit.ly/3L0myNT

06/19/2024

Check out our latest Drivetime with Randy Breaux, Group President, Genuine Parts Company North America!

At NAPA, “Breaux Knows” business relationships, ABCs to avoid, and serving the automotive professional.

https://bit.ly/3RydQdA

At NAPA, “Breaux Knows” business relationships, ABCs to avoid, and serving the automotive professional.