ASE acquires WrenchWay to further build pool of trained technicians
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Perhaps this acquisition could help dealerships of all sizes that need technicians to complete work in their service drives and reconditioning shops.
Just before Fourth of July, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced the acquisition of WrenchWay.
Under the agreement highlighted in a news release, WrenchWay’s co-founders and employees will join the ASE team, and their expertise will help ASE fully realize its charter to support the transportation industry by strengthening connections between schools, employers and industry partners while expanding support for current and future service professionals.
“Modernizing ASE has always meant more than updating our tests. It means rethinking how we serve technicians, shops, educators and the next generation entering the industry,” ASE president and CEO Dave Johnson said. “WrenchWay has built something remarkable and together we can deliver on that vision at a scale neither of us could achieve alone.”
ASE highlighted this acquisition reflects its continued commitment to embracing technology and a customer-first mentality.
Earlier this year, ASE and WrenchWay launched ASE Connects to help build a stronger technician pipeline. The platform strengthens connections between schools and industry, expands access to workforce data and supports automotive, diesel and collision career pathways.
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As the organizations integrate, ASE Connects will remain a major focus, while WrenchWay’s technology and expertise support additional areas across ASE’s growing portfolio.
“Growing up in the industry, ASE has always been a brand I admire and respect,” said Jay Goninen, co-founder and president of WrenchWay. “The opportunity to now be part of ASE’s future is both humbling and exciting. It is a true honor to help build on that legacy while creating new ways to support service professionals.”
Mark Wilson, co-founder and CEO of WrenchWay, added, “There are not many brands in this industry that every technician and every shop instantly recognize. ASE is one of them.
“We have enormous respect for what’s been built here and equally high expectations for what comes next,” Wilson went on to say.
ASE and WrenchWay added that they will share additional details in the coming weeks on integration timelines and what the transition means for current users.
