February 2026

That's right - PartsMaster products earn you entries into this exclusive promotion, but that's not all. Every Valvoline® branded product you purchase also earns you entries—yes, all of them. The more you Valvoline®, the more chances you have to win. Full promotion details and entry tracking are available on MyPlace4Parts.com. You could be heading home a winner!

WHAT IS THE RIGHT TO REPAIR?

Right to repair is the concept that drivers should have the ability to repair their vehicles at the facility that they choose, and also have fair access to repair information and replacement parts from manufacturers.

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPAIR TODAY!

Send a letter to Congress urging their support for right to repair in your home state.

THINK YOU'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE NEXT TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR?!

THE SEARCH FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST IS ON!

The Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year program honors the best professional technicians in the automotive service and repair industry. Recognized across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, this program celebrates the skill, dedication, and passion it takes to master the trade.

The finalist trip is scheduled for July 7th - 10th, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

We are excited to announce the 2026 Auto Value Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. This scholarship opportunity is open to eligible employees and/or their children or dependents within the Auto Value network.

All application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59 PM (Central Time) on March 31,2026.

Contact marketing@alliance.1.com for any questions.

March 5 – 8, 2026 in Kansas City

UPCOMING SOCi TRAINING!

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CENTRAL TIME

We have an upcoming SOCi Training webinar designed to educate our Certified Service Centers, Independent Parts Stores, and Local Users on the program overview, key highlights, tips and tricks, and more. If you are interested in attending, please email Marketing@alliance1.com, and a webinar invitation will be sent to you.

Registration Now Open for the Women in Auto Care Conference!

This is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the automotive industry.

As a Certified Service Center member, you will receive 25% off your registration by using code WIACSPONSOR.



Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today for this inspiring and empowering event!

ASE A5 Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding

2026 Group Training Academy Course

 Feb 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

This course provides a comprehensive, technician‑focused introduction to automotive lab scope operation, waveform interpretation, and diagnostic strategy. Students will learn how to apply oscilloscope technology accurately, and efficiently across modern vehicle systems. The curriculum will cover math channel features along with measurement channel features. Students will learn how to detect mis- located tone rings, magnetized tone rings and the wrong tone rings installed. Students will learn how to use the crank sensor waveform and a math channel to detect an engine misfire and locate the offending cylinder. Technicians will also learn how to diagnose solenoids using time constants and phase rulers.

Which of the following is used to flush old dark-colored power steering fluid from a hydraulic power steering system?

A) Solvent.

B) Brake cleaner.

C) Carburetor cleaner.

D) Power steering fluid.