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10/13/2025
Join us Wednesday October 15th at 2pm for a free webinar exploring the essential relationship between brake pads and rotors. We’ll break down the science behind braking, examine how pads and rotors work together, and look at how pad formulation influences performance. Register now: https://bit.ly/433VGpO
10/10/2025
Jake Sorensen underscores the importance of identifying suitable mentors within the shop, emphasizing that it’s not about using the highest producing tech, but someone “that wants to do it right” and possesses patience. Mentors should be rewarded for their time and effort.
For that and much more discussion of the NAPA Autocare apprenticeship program, you can listen to the full podcast interview with Jake here: https://bit.ly/42lqja5
10/09/2025
Every journey has a starting point. For MotoRad CEO Matt Buchholz, it began with a first truck, some help from his dad, and a job at a local shop in high school.
From oil changes to master technician to leading a global brand, his story shows how real shop-floor experience drives leadership in the aftermarket.
👉 Follow along for more episodes of My Road to AAPEX 2025!
10/06/2025
From turning wrenches to leading a global brand, Matt Buchholz takes us back to where it all started.
In Episode 2 of My Road to AAPEX 2025, the MotoRad CEO reflects on his journey from service advisor to master technician to executive leader, and why real shop-floor experience still shapes the way he leads today.
👉 Follow along for more episodes of My Road to AAPEX 2025!
10/03/2025
Strong partnerships build stronger automotive programs. 🛠️🚗 Robert Ballard of Chapel Hill High School shares how industry support, diversity initiatives, and student racing programs are shaping the future of automotive education.
Electric vehicles don’t have an engine to mask noises. No valvetrain tick, exhaust rumble or serpentine whine. Every creak, click, buzz, or hum comes through loud and clear. Chasing NVH on an EV feels like hunting ghosts, but it isn’t impossible. Change your strategy, slow down, and put your ears and tools in the right place.
👔➡️🔧 Wells Vehicle Electronics VP David Stewart leaves the boardroom and gets hands-on in the shop installing ignition coils.
📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rrQNFfs0VdQ
👉 Follow along for more episodes of My Road to AAPEX 2025!
09/26/2025
Not every student’s path is college. For some, the shop is where futures are built. Hear how Robert Ballard helps students turn hands-on training into career opportunities in this episode of our Partnership Pathways Podcast. 🎧
On today’s episode of Tech IQ, we’re talking about viscosity.
Many engines are using low-viscosity oils these days, with some, like Toyota with 0W-8 and BMW 0W-12, reaching for new frontiers of low viscosities. So what does a shop need to know about cars that use low-viscosity oils?
🚗💥 Ohio AutoBlast 2025 showed just how many doors the automotive industry can open — with 15+ businesses on site, students explored career paths, live demos, and the latest tech. What an incredible day!
09/22/2025
This episode of Maintenance IQ goes out to the service writers out there looking to build their inspection routine. When you’re quoting a job where the technician has recommended that the shocks and struts be replaced, there are a couple of different ways you can do this.
The first item you need to look at is sway bar links. The other thing to keep in mind are adjustment bolts and especially new hardware.
Why is that? Watch the video here for the reasons building an inspection routine is so important. https://bit.ly/4ptOIUQ
09/21/2025
🚗💨 We’re at Ohio AutoBlast 2025! Students, tech, and live demos all in one place — happening 11 AM–2 PM at Mercedes-Benz of Bedford, OH. Let’s go!
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