Auto Value, Bumper To Bumper Announce U.S. 2018 Technician Of The Year Finalists

Finalists will be sent to the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix, where they will take a custom-tailored Automotive Service Excellence test to determine the 2018 Auto Value Technician of the Year, as well as the 2018 Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year.

Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper have announced the 13 Technician of the Year finalists for 2018. These finalists have been recognized as some of the industry’s top professional technicians across the U.S. for their superior knowledge, attention to continued education and training and commitment to their valued profession.

Finalists will be sent to the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in Phoenix, where they will take a custom-tailored Automotive Service Excellence test to determine the 2018 Auto Value Technician of the Year as well as the 2018 Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year.

The two Technicians of the Year will be honored on stage this fall at the 2018 Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Aftermarket Jackpot Convention in Las Vegas, as well as at the ASE Technician of the Year Awards Ceremony in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. In addition, each will receive a $2,500 cash prize to go along with this national recognition.

To qualify as a finalist, professional technicians must have met a stringent set of requirements, which included attending more than six hours of live training; participating in more than 10 supplier channel partner classes either in a live environment or online, all while maintaining current ASE certifications.

The Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year program was open to all Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Certified Service Center shops. Each Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper shareholder member across the United States was able to submit their finalists to compete at the national level.


This training program is supported by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance and also is available to the professional technician membership in Canada and Mexico. The Auto Value Technician of the Year for Canada and Mexico also will be in attendance at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving with the U.S. Technician of the Year finalists.

For more information, visit autovalue.com/technician-of-the-year and bumpertobumper.com/technician-of-the-year.

You May Also Like

BendPak to Debut Eight-Armed Car Lift Concept at NADA

Octa-Flex improves technician productivity, convenience and ergonomics, according to BendPak.

BendPak announced its patent-pending Octa-Flex™ concept, which it's calling "a radical new two-post lift design," that features two sets of arms: triple-telescoping swing arms, plus all-new integrated lift-assist arms.

The EV12DPS Octa-Flex prototype will make its global premiere at NADA Expo, in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-4, 2024, in booth 4569W.

PRT Heavy Duty Presenting Innovations at HDAW ‘24

PRT is exhibiting a full line of shocks and air springs for heavy-duty applications.

Northwood to Host Career Fair on Feb. 15

The fair allows companies to discuss job openings and identify future talent.

New ASE Leadership, Board Members Assume Roles

Dave Johnson has become ASE president and CEO, replacing Tim Zilke.

Mitchell 1 Names ‘Thank You Thursdays!’ Sweepstakes Winners

Six auto service professionals in the industry each won a $100 gift card.

Other Posts
EV Cooling Systems

Big EV batteries must be maintained within a specific temperature range. Here’s why.

Charging for Diagnostic Time

Charge for diagnostic time? Yes! This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

Understanding Stretch Shrink Belts

Stretch belts need shrinkage. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaners

Andrew Markel talks air flow sensors in this video sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.