Last Chance to Make Your Summer Perfect!

The final month is here—don't miss your opportunity to win big.

Picking perfect has never looked better.

Six lucky participants will ride off into the sunset with a powersports vehicle of their choice. Plus, we're awarding $25,000 in gift cards to 150 additional winners.

Enter now—this is your last chance to participate before the promotion ends!
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Auto Value & Bumper to Bumper have named the 2026 Technicians of the Year!

Matt Wagg | Accelerated Diagnostic & Automotive | Merrill Company LLP (The)

Jake McKie | Shane’s Northern Tire and Auto | Piston Ring Service Supply

Congratulations to all our Technician of the Year Finalists!



  • Matthew Wilson | Angelina Tire & Auto | ABC Auto Parts, Ltd.
  • Spencer Derzaph | Auto Electric Service-Service Department | Auto Electric Service, Ltd.
  • Timothy Dunaway| Daugherty’s Body Shop and Service Center | Moog Louisville Warehouse
  • Bryan McKnight | Kerners Auto Service | Auto-Wares Group of Companies
  • Joe Sawyer | Tom’s Auto Center | Auto-Wares Group of Companies
  • Judson Stagnaro | Aurora Automotive | Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc.
  • Seumas Leghorn | Adair Auto Repair | Central Auto Parts Distributors
  • David Ward | Avenue Motors | Eastern Auto Parts Warehouse
  • Christopher Potucek | CC Auto Parts & Service | Hahn Automotive Warehouse
  • Jamie Fowler | Marty’s Complete Automotive | National Parts Warehouse
  • Truen Taylor | The KAR Shop | Parts Warehouse Inc.
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Bosch Brake Pads Promotion – Win Big This Summer!


Professional installers can earn great rewards with the latest Bosch Brake Pads Promotion.


From July 1 – August 31, 2026, registered eXtra Loyalty Program members who purchase qualifying Bosch Brake Pads through participating distributors will be entered for a chance to win:


  • Grand Prize: 6 months of FREE Bosch Brake Pads
  • Runner-Up Prizes: 1 of 300 Bosch 18V Brushless 1/2" Impact Wrench Kits (includes two batteries and a carrying case)


Qualifying products include Bosch Blue, QuietCast™, Severe Duty, Police Pursuit, Medium Duty, and PerfectStop by Bosch Brake Pads.
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Training

AVI Training Academy Webinar


Driveability Pt 3- Is it the Ignition?

Wednesday July 15 at 11am CT


This course covers the operation and diagnosis of modern automotive ignition systems. Technicians will learn to diagnose misfires, analyze ignition waveforms, verify sensor inputs, and evaluate coil performance using scan tools, lab scopes, and electrical testing equipment. The course emphasizes practical diagnostic strategies and understanding ignition timing, dwell, and spark control.
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Tech Tip Thursday with Delphi


U-Codes & You

Thursday, July 16 at 12pm


What happens when electronic control modules have a “failure to communicate” with each other? You get U-Codes! This 1-hour Delphi Tech Tip Thursday webinar will help you understand various reasons why these DTCs set and share practical tips on how to diagnose and repair them. 
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AAPEX Joe's Garage Online


Shop Cybersecurity Update

Wednesday, July 22 at 2pm ET


Cyber threats continue to evolve, and repair shops are increasingly in the crosshairs. This webinar will highlight emerging risks, practical protection strategies, and the steps shop owners can take to safeguard business data and operations.
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AVI Technical Academy Summer Conference


Delphos, Kansas

August 4th- 8th, 2026


Join AVI for the 2026 Summer Conference, where technicians come together for hand-on training, advanced diagnostics, and real-world learning.

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We Need Your Voice!

The REPAIR Act protects consumer choice and access to the tools and data needed to repair modern vehicles. Without it, costs rise and options shrink.
 

Even if you’ve already sent a letter, send another.

Take 30 seconds to send a letter to Congress urging support for the REPAIR Act. The process is simple: pre-written, customizable, and sent directly to your lawmakers.  
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SHOPOWNER PROFILE

A-1 Custom Car Care


Owner Dustin Atwood's culture can be described as a repeatable operating rhythm that blends technical skill, continuous training, visible community education and a leadership style rooted in empathy and trust.


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FLEET EQUIPMENT
 

What Equipment Managers Actually Want from a Service Network


The Alliance Commercial Vehicle and Heavy Duty Program earns a fleet manager’s trust in going beyond the needs.



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FIX EVERYTHING BUT THE WEATHER WITH

Reliable visibility is essential for safe driving in any condition. Dorman delivers a wide selection of high-quality wiper transmissions and wiper arms engineered for durability and direct fitment. Designed to restore proper wiping function and meet OE standards, these components help customers confidently complete repairs while addressing the growing need for dependable solutions across aging vehicles.
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A clicking sound is heard while changing the temperature setting on the air conditioning control panel. Technician A says a faulty door actuator will cause this clicking sound. Technician B says the actuator may need calibration after replacement. Who is correct?


Click on your answer
A. Technician A
B. Technician B
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B
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