ATE Automotive Training Expo

06/05/2026

When you need a laugh, check out our bad dad jokes. NWACA, or The Northwest Auto Care Alliance, is an association of auto care experts in the Pacific Northwest section of the United States.

06/04/2026

Sometimes a bad dad joke is just the thing you need to bring joy into your life. Fortunately, being members of the Northwest Auto Care Alliance and hanging around people in the auto repair industry makes us smile. https://www.nwautocare.org/

06/01/2026

Opportunity looks a lot like showing up, learning, and making the right connections.
For auto technicians, growth does not happen in isolation. It happens when you step into rooms where expertise is shared, new ideas are exchanged, and real relationships are built. That is exactly what NWACA works to create for our industry.
We are proud to bring together training, networking, and professional development that help technicians sharpen their skills, expand their opportunities, and grow stronger in their careers.
Ready to connect with a community that is investing in the future of auto care? Learn more at www.nwautocare.org

06/01/2026

🔥 GRAND RE-OPENING BBQ — Rolf's Import Auto Service is BACK! 🔥

After more than a year of rebuilding from a devastating fire, the day is finally here. Mark Simons and his incredible team have shown what resilience, determination, and hard work truly look like — and now it's time for our community to show up and celebrate them!

🍖 Grand Re-Opening BBQ
📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
🎟 $25 per person
📍 3122 96th Street South, Lakewood, WA 98499

This is more than a BBQ. It's a celebration of a business and a team that mean so much to our industry and community. Come hungry, bring your smiles, and let's make this a night Mark and his crew will never forget!

⚠ RSVP no later than Monday, June 1st — your spot helps them plan food, seating, and supplies. Don't wait!

Reserve Your Spot Today: https://members.nwautocare.org/events/details/grand-re-opening-rolf-s-import-auto-service-5333

06/01/2026

June is full of possibilities, and our latest blog is one of them. As summer approaches, we hope you stay safe, healthy, and inspired while exploring this month’s featured article.

Discover how NWACA’s iTAC Apprenticeship Program is helping aspiring technicians build rewarding careers in auto repair through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience.

05/25/2026

Honoring Heroes, Remembering Sacrifice.

This Memorial Day, NWACA pauses to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice remind us of the freedoms we enjoy and the responsibility we share to uphold them.

Take a moment to reflect, remember, and give thanks. Learn more about NWACA’s commitment to community and service at www.nwautocare.org

05/25/2026

The future of our industry gets stronger when we learn from one another.
At NWACA, we believe the automotive service industry thrives when shop owners, technicians, trainers, and industry partners come together to share knowledge, build relationships, and support one another’s growth.
This is how we strengthen the backbone of auto service in the Northwest—through education, connection, advocacy, and a community that believes in raising the standard for everyone.
Ready to grow with a network that is built for independent automotive professionals? Learn more at www.nwautocare.org