We at the Northwest Auto Care Alliance would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for making this year’s Winter Retreat at the Icicle Village Hotel in Leavenworth a memorable and enriching experience.

We hope that you found the retreat as rewarding as we did and that you had the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, gain valuable insights, and perhaps even find moments of relaxation and rejuvenation amidst Leavenworth’s natural beauty and Germanic charm.



We encourage attendees to send any pictures they wish to share to: brenda@nwautocare.org

We look forward to seeing you next year so we can learn, grow, and connect together.

Thank you once again for your participation and contributions to the NWACA Winter Retreat. Wishing you all the best until we meet again.

Save The Date: 2024's Summer Retreat

Don't forget to save the date for 2024's summer retreat, June 20th - June 23rd at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort.

Experience a blend of networking opportunities, educational seminars, and fun events at the only waterfront casino property in Puget Sound.

We look forward to seeing you there!

On behalf of the Northwest Auto Care Alliance, we wish to express our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who participated in our recent PAVE Virtual Training Event.

By joining us, you've not only contributed to the success of this event but have also shown your unwavering support for advancing automotive expertise in our industry.

At NWACA, we take immense pride in being at the forefront of virtual automotive training. Through PAVE, we endeavor to deliver the highest caliber of instruction, featuring some of the most esteemed trainers in the automotive realm.

Once again, thank you for your invaluable support and participation. We look forward to welcoming you back for future endeavors as we continue to raise the bar for automotive training excellence.

Upcoming Events

Never miss a thing!!

Keep up to date with what's going on at NWACA. Check out our Calendar of Events.

REGISTER NOW!! ATE Seattle Training Event & Expo 2024

March 22nd - 24th, 2024

Technical, Management & Service Advisor Courses by Industry's Leading Instructors + Expo Events

Take advantage of this opportunity to preview /purchase the latest tools, equipment , technologies, and supplied. A perfect opportunity to network with colleagues and suppliers!

• Over 50 Vendors Offering the best deals of the year
• Complimentary hors d'oeuvres & no-host bar
• Industry's foremost consultants, products & suppliers
• Thousands of dollars in gifts & prizes

www.atetrainingexpo.com | Registration Open!

Download Class Schedule Here

SAVE THE DATE!! CTE Training Event & Expo 2024

May 3rd - 4th, 2024

Bringing The Collision Industry To A Higher Level Of Excellence

Expo Highlights:

Get inspired, get motivated and get informed - this is your chance to experience:

Industry-leading trainers and benefit from the latest training classes specifically for the collision industry

Browse exhibits and hands-on demos from companies ranging from all aspects of the collision industry

Enjoy great networking opportunities! 

The All-Inclusive package includes all of the following:

• Choice of two classes offered on Saturday
• Access to Expo - from 11:30am to 1:30pm
• Lunch provided

www.ctetrainingexpo.com | Registration Opening Soon!

Educational News

Interested in becoming a Training Agent for our iTAC Apprenticeship Program? You should be!

It’s free to sign up as a training agent and there are no costs until you have an apprentice in your shop working.

Just click on the link below to fill out the form to apply to become a Training Agent with iTAC.

Interested and want more information - email us at: itac@nwautocare.org

New Member News

Please help us in welcoming our newest Members to the NWACA Family!

Lake Stevens Automotive

Owner: Jody House

9015 Vernon Rd Ste 8

Lake Stevens, WA 98258

(425) 309-7725

Website:

https://www.selectautomotivecenters.com/lake-stevens

Esty's Auto Center

Owner: Steve Hixson

1064 15th Ave

Longview, WA 98632

(360) 423-0890

Website: https://estysautocenter.com/

Matt's Greenwood Auto Care

Owner: Matt Lowell

7900 Greenwood Ave N.

Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 257-5748

Website: www.mattgwac.com

PJM Auto LLC

Owner: Paul Martinson

831 NE 3rd Street, Suite 13

Newport, OR 97365

(541) 265-8229

Mountain Automotive and Performance

Owner: Michael Haviland

106 S 43rd Ave STE 5

Caldwell, ID 83605

(208) 546-9365

Six Star Automotive

Owner: Steve Corridori

909 Hwy 2 West

Sandpoint, ID 83864

208-255-2955

Website: sixstarautomotive.com

New Associate Member

Franklin Home Group

Owner: Cari Franklin 

33434 8th Ave S

Federal Way, WA 98003

(206) 650-6683

Website: www.carifranklingroup.kw.com

Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center

Executive Director: Ed Gonzalez

8620 Holly Drive

Everett, WA 98208

(206) 352-2050

Website: www.pprc.org

Chapter Meeting News

NWACA Whatcom/Skagit Chapter Meeting - XYZ's of Hiring

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

6:00pm - 8:30pm PST

Register Here

Zoom Link :https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84531292287?pwd=3gbhlVtJaguqCLhbQGg3iYqThGum7Z.1

Collision News

February 2024 Collision Corner

By Micah Strom

• Collision Technicians on a steady decline.

• US vehicle theft rates on the rise.

Shop of the Month

How long has your shop been in business?

• Since 2002 ABC Auto Repair has been a family owned and operated.

How long have you been with NWACA?

• Since 2016.

What is your specialty?

• Finding solutions to the problems others can't. We do general maintenance, engine overhauls, custom engine rebuilds, diagnosing and resolving deep dive repairs and teslas.

What word of advice would you give to other members?

• Improve your internal training and really get behind the mentality of building the next best technician. Focus on that and providing consistently good internal solutions to problems.

How long has your shop been in business?

• Since 1975

How long have you been with NWACA? 

• Since 1998.

What is your specialty? 

• Professional auto body collision repairs for all foreign and domestic vehicles. 

How long has your shop been in business?

• Since 1976.

How long have you been with NWACA? 

• since 2022.

What is your specialty? 

• 50/50 Automotive Repairs and Tires.

What word of advice would you give to other members? 

• Honesty is the best policy. Always be transparent with your customers.

Do you want your Auto, Collision or Tire shop

featured in our next Dateline?

Tire Dealer News

Nominate a candidate for MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year Award!



MTD's Tire Dealer of the Year award is the oldest, most prestigious honor of its kind.

Each year, candidates are evaluated in five categories:

1. Business Success
2. Marketing Skills
3. Management Skills
4. Industry Knowledge
5. Community Involvement

MTD Facts Issue: Fewer Price Hikes Took Place in 2023

“After a final round of price increases during the fourth quarter of 2022, many tiremakers pulled back on raising prices – or at least publicly announcing they were implementing additional price increases,” writes MTD Editor Mike Manges in MTD’s 2024 Facts Issue.

Washington Retail News

Inside Washington Retail

• January jobs surge challenges Fed, defies slowdown predictions
• Legislature considers next steps as six initiatives are advance
• Legislature turns focus to floor action

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Do you have an important event, a shop expansion, a fantastic employee, or a new addition to your family, please send it our way.

We want to know!



Please check regularly on our website (www.nwautocare.org) 

and our Facebook page (www.facebook.com) for updates.

Contact Information for Northwest Auto Care Alliance

Brenda Wolslegel, Executive Director -(253) 653-2334 - brenda@nwautocare.org

JoAnna Sohnrey, Project Coordinator - (253) 67-NWACA - joanna@nwautocare.org

Jacob Roman, Administrative Assistant - (253) 67-NWACA - jacob@nwautocare.org

Robert Stickroth, iTAC Coordinator - (253) 606-ITAC - iTAC@nwautocare.org

Pamela Meyer, Membership Support Specialist - (208) 964-1605 pamela@nwautocare.org

Danica Hickok, Part-time Bookkeeper - (253) 473-6970 - admin@nwautocare.org

NWACA Board of Directors:

Kandie Jennings-Molloy, President- Contact Kandie

Mark Simons, Immediate Past President - Contact Mark

Mike Hall, President Elect- Contact Mike

Todd Ainsworth, Treasurer- Contact Todd

Micah Strom, Secretary & Collision Chair- Contact Micah

Lucas Filley, Mechanical Chair- Contact Lucas

Dan DeBusk, Associate Chair- Contact Dan

Ed Tuck III, Tire Dealers Chair - Contact Ed

Ryan Weld, Tire Dealers Chair - Contact Ryan

Richie del Puerto, Education Chair - Contact Richie

Northwest Auto Care Alliance | (253) 67-NWACA | Website