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#270 Latest EV News & ASA Networking Shop2Shop Series : Jeff Buckley Special Guest

October 2, 2022

This year has been ablaze with EV news and advancements in both legal and consumer adaption. In this edition of the show, we will cover the latest news that looks to be fortifying the future of EV’s and also discuss what the modern-day automotive technician will require for a skill set to survive in the future. Additionally, Jeff Buckley of the Automotive Service Association makes a brief call to the show to discuss the upcoming Shop to Shop session covering the topic of recruiting, training, […]
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#268 Are We Burning Out Diesel Technicians ?

September 30, 2022

With the overwhelming amount of technology across the board in the automotive & trucking industry…how are diesel technicians really doing? Do we risk burning out a whole generation of commercial & fleet diesel techs from the advancements of technology underhood & difficulties with modern-day testing pathways to diagnose symptoms properly? CEO talent Tyler Roberston of Diesel Laptops is our special guest. Grab a beverage and join us as we dissect the challenges and configure up some viable solutions for today’s diesel technician.
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#267 SEMA HS Automotive Build Programs Creating Student Opportunities

September 11, 2022

SEMA HS Build Program As technology underhood is evolving to what is a serious amount of data to interpret and diagnose, how will the future technician be able to comprehend & successfully repair vehicle platforms of the future? With so many educators and instructors throughout the country teaching both the basics and the very technology of communicating with modules on a BUS system, for example, The SEMA HS Vehicle Program is designed to promote this vital community of students and […]
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#266 Brake Tips You Can Really Use | Dino Crescentini of Dynamic Friction Company (DFC)

August 28, 2022

We all consider brake systems to be fairly simple and common service in a professional automotive service facility or in your driveway working on a family member’s vehicle. With so many different vehicle platforms and more importantly, the way a vehicle is driven based upon loads and demands, are you getting the right type of brake pad and rotor for the very type of driving that is required? We can often take this for granted, and over time create a […]
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#265 Advanced Techonology of Near Field Sensors & Vehicle Object Tracking

August 16, 2022

The average consumer driving behind the wheel has a limited understanding of the various camera, radar, and LiDAR that is incorporated into advanced driver awareness systems (ADAS) that enable a vehicle to have incredible safety enhancements. What are the differences between radar, camera systems, and LiDAR? What are the benefits to each and what are their limitations? Join us for a special edition of WrenchNation as CEO Paul Drysch of PreAct Software Technologies shares the specific details as we […]
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#264 Credit Card Fraud & How To Avoid In Your Automotive Operations

August 8, 2022

The serious risk of credit card fraud while conducting transactions in your automotive business can be overwhelming if it regrettably happens. We dedicate a complete show on the latest alarming statistics regarding credit card scams, and how your automotive business can properly prepare to avoid them. We also review strategies to attain the lowest legitimate merchant fees without overpaying with special guest Dan Arndt of Card Connect Paradise. Join us as we investigate : -How thieves are getting technologically more […]
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#263 Keeping Car Culture Alive One LIVE Stream At A Time

July 17, 2022

Capturing thousands of car shows and LIVE STREAMING to the world is a passion of K. Mikael Wallin “The Crazy Swede” of Customikes. With years of working with his classic ride clients in the garage, Customikes offers both real-world restoration and repairs along with sound advice regarding how to approach a budget to get the most bang for your buck while enabling a safe & reliable cruising work of rolling art. Mikael stops by the show to discuss how […]
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#262 Supply Chain Logistics Concerns as EV Demand Increases

July 12, 2022

Supply Chain Logistics Concerns as EV Demand Increases As the green movement ramps up quickly and the Electric Vehicle demand starts to increase, how does the automotive supply chain embrace and keep up with the OEM’S? The labor shortages, current supply-demand imbalances, and ripple effects of global bottlenecks have created additional loads on one of the key talents of the supply chain -the Program Manager. Actify CEO Dave Opsahl visits the show for a SPECIAL EDITION preview into how […]
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#261 Special Edition : Tech Force Foundation White Paper Release | Women Technicians Solving the Tech Shortage

July 4, 2022

Woman Techs : Solving the Tech Shortage Problem As there is a huge demand for skilled automotive technicians , Tech Force Foundation is carving out huge strides with over 40 million in scholarships providing huge opportunities for younger technicians entering the automotive industry. Tech Force has just released an in depth white paper regarding women who are entering the industry, and some of the biggest challenges they face , despite being relentless about their goals. Special guests Dana Rapoport […]
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#259 Are You Prepared For an Electric Vehicle Lifestyle ?

June 22, 2022

EV Sales Increase as Technology Moves Forward As the economy slowly corrects by way of increasing inflation, and specifically the price action of unchartered territory….regarding fuel prices… is the consumer ready to make a shift to seriously considering an Electric Vehicle platform or are we years away from a practical solution making our peace to finally separate from fossil fuels. We discuss the practical, and not so practical details of EV platforms and how this transportation transition needs a careful ear and eye […]
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#258 One of The Worlds Oldest Ferrari’s : Ed Williman

June 13, 2022

Car Mechanic, Collector & History Preservationist Ed Willimann | Owner of Historic Ferrari Platforms & Vintage Collection Ed Willimann -Prescott AZ vehicle collector and enthusiast is preserving history in a very special way with an incredible collection over the years of vintage Ferrari’s & more ! Ed stops by the Wrench Nation show to discuss his history as a Navy Veteran, the great journey behind seeking out the Ferrari 125 ,and the storied history of the legendary Enzo Ferrari Scuderia […]
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#257 Low & Slow : The History of Low Rider Culture | Phoenix Custom Build Talent Luis Miranda & Richard Ochoa

June 5, 2022

As a Phoenix native, Luis Miranda, owner of Miranda’s Custom Cars, got his start working on cars by helping his father at the age of 8 & has spent the last 35 years carving a true legacy under hood within the lowrider scene with grace & style. We discuss his fascinating journey : Before his first build project –literally digging graves with Dad to earn some money for his dream ride. Working with legendary lowrider Hall of Famer Mando […]
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#256 Automotive Scholarships Making Huge Strides For Skilled Trades

May 22, 2022

Automotive Scholarships Making Huge Strides For Skilled Trades One of the greatest needs in the automotive community is the fundraising & charitable donations that quietly contribute to many up and coming automotive students, giving them not only the opportunity to succeed, however, in many occasions, a major MAJOR life de stressor.. as costs can pile up. Collision Repair Education Foundation’s Director of Development Brandon Eckenrode & Philanthropist retired collision industry veteran Tim Adelmann are our special guests this week, as we […]
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#255 How to Navigate the Murky Waters of a Market Correction In Your Service Bays

May 15, 2022

How to navigate the murky waters of a market correction & remain on top in your service bays . We are seeing a hodge podge of viewpoints in the stock market , with the FEDS slowly ramping up interest rates -in attempts to hedge the wild side of record breaking inflation. With a noticeable downtrend as of recent ( MAY 2022) and a miserable earnings season for many corporations, how will this effect the consumer and specifically-what do we need […]
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#254 The Great Resignation Bust & Skilled Trades Boom : Automotive Enrollment| Education on the RISE

April 25, 2022

The Great Resignation Bust & Skilled Trades Boom : Automotive Enrollment on the RISE With the old, and quite frankly, beat up headlines of “SKILLED TRADES SHORTAGE IN DIRE STRAIGHTS”….many in the automotive industry ..from Shop owners, dealer franchisees & educators have taken the bull by the horn with huge strides in attracting younger talent towards a career path as an automotive technician. LATEST NEWS REPORT Skilled Trades Enrollment Uptick Many of you are working hard to change the game […]
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#253 Mecum Auctions Motor Trend TV Lead TV Commentator : John Kraman

March 20, 2022

SPECIAL GUEST : LEAD MECUM AUCTIONS MOTOR TREND TV COMMENTATOR JOHN KRAMAN LEAD MECUM TV COMMENTATOR JOHN KRAMAN PIT STOPS IN THE WRENCHNATION STUDIOS TO DISCUSS THE LEGENDARY HISTORY OF THE MECUM FAMILY & THEIR HUMBLE BEGINNINGS , ALONG WITH SOME AMAZING INSIGHT TO THE CURRENT COLLECTIONS OFFERED FOR SALE ! *HOW TO APPROACH AN AUCTION AND THE BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE FIRST TIME *THE FAMED HOOKED ON VETTES COLLECTION OFFERING *AUTOMOTIVE ROAD ART THAT LEAVES YOUR NEIGHBORS ENVIOUS […]
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Industry Special Edition : Diversity,Inclusion & Equality | Automotive Aftermarket Series

March 13, 2022

Special Edition : Inclusivity , Diversity & Equality | Automotive Aftermarket Series How can we as an automotive aftermarket, comprised of so many functions, ensure that prejudice & discrimination is eliminated from the landscape of our micro and macro cultures, where everyone is treated fairly and welcomed ? Prejudice & discrimination is a tough topic to unfold in just one short hour , however, well needed and justified , especially during a time of huge shortages of skilled talent, that […]
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#252 History’s Weird & Wacky Cars

March 9, 2022

The automotive landscape over the past 100 years has seen it’s fair share of wild & wacky vehicles…and for the most part ..they all wanted to answer a unique call of style , function or , let’s just say INCLUDED.. IN A particular niche of being different ! We have all experienced that glance through the driver or passenger window & stated “what the heck was that “? On today’s show -we visit some of that zany automotive history ! […]
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#251 Ace Performance Auto OVERCOMES THE CHALLENGES : Second Location Grand Opening

February 27, 2022

SPECIAL GUEST : SEAN GORDON | AIMEE ANDREWS | ACE PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE CELEBRATION IS IN THE AIR FOR THE TEAM AT ACE PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE AS THEY GROW A SECOND LOCATION ! WE DISCUSS ALL OF THE CHALLENGES AND EXCITEMENT OF BUILDING OUT EXPANSION TO A SECOND LOCATION AS WELL AS WHAT IT TAKES FOR A TEAM TO COME TOGETHER TO PROVIDE SERVICE EXCELLENCE AND STRIVE TO BE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE COMMUNITY ! WHAT ARE THE MOST STRESSFUL CHALLENGES ? HOW DID […]
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#250 The Gentleman Racer : Michael Satterfield

February 20, 2022

The Gentleman Racer® With an extensive background in the automotive industry , Michael Satterfield has always been a free spirit at heart. In 2002 Michael created an incredible platform : The Gentleman Racer , an award winning website with a fresh take on automotive lifestyle ,travel and fashion. Michael pitstops at the WrenchNation show to share his spectacular journey, and his passion for the automotive industry and vehicle enthusiasts world wide, while announcing his recent collaboration with Fireball Tim Lawrence […]
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#249 Hot Wheels Mania : Guinness Book World Record Holder : Mike Zarnock

February 13, 2022

Mike Zarnock Hot Wheels Passion As the world renowned “Super Collector of Hot Wheels ” & 2021 Hot Wheels Hall of Famer, Mike Zarnock lives and breathes all things Hot Wheels. With a collection that goes way back in time, and a true passion for Hot Wheels , Mike is inspiring many as a historian and YouTuber who brings you in to the world of collecting and leaves you wanting more ! Partnering with our good friend Fireball Tim Lawrence […]
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#248 Special Edition : Are We Close to Electric Vehicle In Bay Service ?

January 30, 2022

Where do we go from HERE ? With the recent White House (Dec 2021 ) announcement of some pretty lofty and ambitious goals of half of the vehicles on the road in the U.S. being electric vehicles by the year 2030 , what opportunities will we have in the automotive service aftermarket by way of service and repair ? Will the non stop back & forth grey area of Right to Repair give the aftermarket everything we need as service […]
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#247 The Largest Classic Vehicle Used Parts in the World : DVAP

December 15, 2021

With over 10,000 classic used vehicles , Desert Valley Auto Parts is no joke when it comes to the largest selection of used parts for your classic hooptie. Treating each part delivery, whether it is a local request, or somewhere in the country or , for that matter, in the world , the folks at DVAP treat each transaction with serious care , after all, a 68 Impala passenger door may be the only one found & can’t risk damage […]
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Interviews

Paul Walker Giving Heart Lives On : Chris Lee & Cody Walker Fuel Fest

December 1, 2021

The legacy of the late actor Paul Walker lives on through the Fast & Furious movie franchise, but more importantly by way of his incredible giving spirit & big charitable heart via Reach Out World Wide & Fuel Fest. Cody Walker & Chris Lee stop by this special edition of the show to reflect on Paul Walker’s life and the impact of Fuel Fest as a way for car enthusiasts to celebrate automotive culture while giving back to charity. As […]
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#246 Celebrating Life & The Passion for Automotive , Art & Music : Special Guest | FUEL FEST | Cody Walker & Chris Lee

November 21, 2021

Carrying on the incredible legacy of Paul Walker and the REACH OUT WORLDWIDE Foundation, Chris Lee , Cody Walker and the FUEL FEST family truly bring car enthusiasts together for a massive celebration of music, arts and all things cars and trucks ! Join us on this special edition of Wrench Nation as Cody & Chris stop by the show & discuss Paul Walker’s life & charitable through the incredible festival going on across the country -Fuel Fest Grab your […]
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#245 Modern Day Engine Oil : Pennzoil Michael Thomas

November 14, 2021

With so many advancements in engine technology , engine oil has made the same , with a variety of specifications that are critical to mpg, emissions and the overall performance of a vehicle. On this edition of Wrench Nation we are honored to have Pennzoil oil expert Michael Thomas discuss these oil advancements and the misconceptions of engine oil service of past years, and the big differences that need to be administered with today’s modern engines. Catch Michaels podcast : […]
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On Location / On Location Podcasts

AAPEX 2021 Industry Series | Amy Tsou Sirius XM | Exit Marketing

November 8, 2021

AAPEX 2021 Special Edition : Inside the Industry Amy Tsou of Sirius XM stops by the Bolton Technology WrenchNation studios at AAPEX for a discussion on the importance of exit marketing tools for your automotive service ops , as well as giving her take on the importance of a positive service experience . For the Sirius XM offer to your automotive clients click here: https://bit.ly/2ZX8kcH For Bolt On Technology Digital Inspections Software click here : http://bit.ly/2IE6zHD
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#244 Clutch & Battery Tips : Steve Neukum AMS Automotive

November 5, 2021

With a streamlined and very efficient approach.. AMS offers Clutch Kits & Hydraulics (Rhino Pak) & the reliability behind the automotive industry leading batteries that you deserve in their Power Sonic lineup of batteries. Steve Neukum of AMS joins us to discuss technical tips regarding clutch systems and what we may take for granted when it comes to that quietly resting battery & especially that auxiliary battery that we are starting to see in more & more vehicles. The worst thing […]
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#243 Dave Kindig : Kindig It Design

October 24, 2021

Dave Kindig With an eye for automotive art and style bringing some of the worlds most illustrious & spectacular vehicle restorations and unique custom designs , Dave Kindig and the team at Kindig It Design bring the passion for the build and attention to detail ! Visit kindigit.com for more details and check out the original series BITCHIN RIDES on Motortrend TV for a deep dive in to rendering and design, to the building and restoration of some incredible works of rolling automotive […]
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#242 The Lack of Skilled Mechanics & The Dire Need for Industry Change: WrenchWay Jay Goninen

October 22, 2021

WrenchWay: Helping Technicians Find Jobs at Top Shops & Dealerships We dive in to some of the critical areas of the automotive industry and it’s past regarding the technician shortage while speaking with Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay Jay Goninen .
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#241 Las Vegas Concours : Founder & Chairman Stuart Sobek

October 12, 2021

Highlighting some of the world’s most renowned works of automotive rolling art and history , the Las Vegas Concours is a mastery of vehicles assembled at the Las Vegas ballpark. From the legendary 1961 Chaparral Mark 1 Race Car from Madrid Spain, to lead singer James Hetfield of Metallica incredible collection of cars , the Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance will surely not disappoint avid car enthusiasts and collectors alike ! Founder and Chairman Stuart Sobek stops by the Wrench […]
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#240 Shocks & Struts Tips : Monroe’s Mike Hinderer

October 3, 2021

Shocks & Struts -When Should You Replace ? Tire cupping , excessive jounce and bounce while having an overall reduced ride and feel of your vehicle may be present, and you are not sure where to start to correct. ASE Master Technician & Product Specialist of Monroe Shocks & Struts, Mike Hinderer stops by the show to discuss how shocks & struts are critical to the steering , stopping and stability of your vehicle. Join us for this special TIPS edition […]
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#239 Miles Through Time Auto Museum : Sean Mathis

September 24, 2021

Starting an Auto Museum with One Vehicle Now that is one big & serious endeavor when you just don’t have the fleet or collection of classic vehicles that may have been accrued over decades. With the passion and drive, along with one very very special classic car that started it all, Sean Mathis of Miles Through Time Auto Museum , was on a mission from day one, and has built one of the most fascinating collections of vehicles and automotive […]
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