Technician of the Year

Congratulations to our 2024 Technician of the Year Champions and Finalists!

Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper have declared Avery Breneman of Blackfoot, ID the 2024 Technician of the Year. Breneman is the owner of Avery’s Auto Repair, a Bumper to Bumper Certified Service Center and customer of NPW Companies. Breneman was named the winner during Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper’s Technician of the Year program in Detroit, MI this July.

 “This recognition is humbling. I deeply appreciate the experience and I am proud to be the 2024 Technician of the Year Champion. The support from Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper has been incredible. I want to thank NPW and our sales rep, Hoss Prestwich, for encouraging me to compete,” said Breneman.

Sixteen top technicians from across the United States and Canada traveled to Detroit to participate in the 2024 Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year finalist competition. Sponsored by DRiV and Garage Gurus, the annual competition included a custom Automotive Service Excellence examination as well as a series of Garage Gurus’ hands-on skills tests.

 “With over 3700 Certified Service Centers within the Auto Value & Bumper to Bumper network, becoming a technician of the year finalist is no easy task,” said JC Washbish, President at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. “The goal of this program is to recognize top technician talent within the industry, bring honor to the trades, and highlight the skills required to be a top tech. This year’s competition did not disappoint. We had a wonderful group of Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper technicians! We’d like to thank DRiV and Garage Gurus for their continued support of this fantastic event.”

 Auto Value also declared Jake Fehr of Winkler, Manitoba Canada the 2024 Canadian Auto Value Technician of the Year. Jake Fehr is an accomplished technician at Chad’s Auto Repair, an Auto Value Certified Service Center and customer of Piston Ring Service and Supply. Fehr was named the winner during Auto Value’s Technician of the Year program in Detroit, MI this July.

 "I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to be here and the generosity of everyone involved. This has been a phenomenal experience and want to thank the team at Piston Ring Service for their support.” said Jake Fehr. “This is such a strong and important program because not only does it honor current professionals, but it sets an example and encourages young talented folks to come join our industry.”

The 2024 U.S. Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year Finalists include:

Technician Name

Shop

City, State

Shareholder

Sean Blakeley

First Choice Automotive Repair

Killeen, TX

4M Parts Warehouse

Rafael Borja

Robertson Automotive

Tyler, Tx

ABC Auto Parts

Ryan Radtke

Village Mobil

Waunakee, WI

Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc.

John Kincaid

Grainger Automotive

Bean Station, TN

Hahn Automotive Warehouse

Stephen “Chris” Scott

Accelerated Auto Service

Bennington, NE

The Merrill Company

Rob Richardson

Maclane’s Automotive

Downingtown, PA

Eastern Warehouse Distributor, LLC

Jeremiah Clark

Clarks Auto Repair and Service

Pleasureville, KY

Moog Louisville Warehouse

Bim Gill

Gills Service Center

Harpersville, AL

National Performance Warehouse

Avery Breneman

Avery Auto

Blackfoot, ID

National Performance Warehouse

Mike Powers

Joe’s Garage

North Little Rock, AR

Parts Warehouse, Inc.

Brandon Osman

Square Deal Garage

Pinole, CA

Trimon, Inc.

Doug Smith

Telle Tire and Automotive

St. Louis, MO

All Car Automotive Warehouse, Inc.

Michael Golda

Kerners Auto Service

Shelby Township, MI

Auto-Wares Group of Companies


The 2024 Canadian Auto Value Technician of the Year Finalists include

Technician Name

Shop

City, State

Shareholder

Jake Fehr

Chad’s Auto Repair Shop

Winkler, Manitoba, Canada

Piston Ring Service

Matthew Reitmeier

Travel Care Regina Ltd

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Auto Electric Service

Scott Anderson

Canyon Meadows Auto Repair

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Central Auto Parts

2024 Technician of the Year

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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!

Eligible finalists must have valid ASE certification through the 2025 calendar year. 

2025 Finalists:

Selected finalists will earn a spot on the finalist trip for fun, camaraderie, and a custom ASE test to determine the Auto Value and the Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year.

2025 Grand Prize Winners:

The Technician of the Year will win $2,500 in cash (USD) and will represent Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper at the ASE Award Ceremony.

Contact your parts supplier for additional information!