THE INDUSTRY’S TOP TECHNICIAN RECOGNITION PROGRAM

TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

AUTO VALUE & BUMPER TO BUMPER ARE LOOKING FOR THE BEST OF THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY’S TOP TECHNICIAN RECOGNITION PROGRAM – THE TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR!

Interested in learning more? Think you’re ready to take home the title of Technician of the Year? Contact your Auto Value or Bumper to Bumper parts supplier TODAY to learn more!

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Do you think you have what it takes?

Showcase your skills, your knowledge, and throw your hat in the ring – it could be YOU taking home the crown of Technician of the Year.

The purpose of the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year is to honor and award the professional technicians in the automotive aftermarket service and repair industry. We confidently believe this is the top technician recognition program in the United States, Canada, and Latin America as it showcases all the hard work and dedication shop professionals have placed into mastering their craft. This program is designed to recognize the talent, skillsets, problem-solving, and technical mindset needed to be a top technician. Passion for the job is the name of the game. Professional repair technicians work in an industry with frequent change and new technologies hitting the market. Staying ahead of the curve with trainings and becoming a guru is critical for success. Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper support technicians of today and tomorrow and will continue to highlight the expertise needed to thrive in the repair industry.

To be a Technician of the Year Finalist, you must have both of the following requirements.

  • You must be part of the Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper or Confidence Plus Certified Service Program.
  • All your ASE certifications must be valid through the program year.

We are looking for our best technicians!

Up to date on your certifications and confident in your current automotive knowledge? We understand how critical it is to maintain and improve your technical training, particularly in an industry where technology is constantly changing. Being a master level technician, you can earn the chance to be nationally recognized as the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year!

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Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Crown 2025 U.S. Technician of the Year in Detroit

Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper are proud to announce Kevin Kiggins, of Pullen’s Garage in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, as the 2025 U.S. Technician of the Year Champion, following an exciting four-day event in Detroit, Michigan, held July 7–10. Kiggins is a customer and Certified Service Center member of Eastern Warehouse Distributors.

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Auto-Wares Group of Companies has named Casey O'Sullivan of Interstate Auto Care as its 2025 Technician of the Year!

Each year, Auto-Wares Group of Companies selects one outstanding technician from its Certified Service Center Network to attend the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Technician of the Year Competition. Casey O’Sullivan, Shop Foreman at Interstate Auto Care, earned this year’s honor as the Auto-Wares Group of Companies’ Technician of the Year.

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