Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper have announced the winner of their Technician of the Year award. Harrison Keyes, owner of Jerry's Automotive Service, LLC from Waukesha, Wisconsin and customer of the Auto-Wares Group of Companies, has been named the winner. 

"This is such a humbling experience and a great honor," said Keyes. "The automotive industry has been my entire life, my entire career. I can't thank Auto-Wares and our sales rep enough for pushing me to compete. It feels amazing to receive this recognition. The technicians who came to Dearborn are the best of the best and to be crowned the 2023 champion was unexpected. Thank you to Garage Gurus and DRiV for hosting us, this is awesome!"

Twelve top technicians from across the United States competed in Detroit, Michigan for the title of Technician of the Year. The event was hosted by DRiV and Garage Gurus included finalists from Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper warehouse distributors from across the U.S. who submitted their regional finalist to compete for the ultimate crown. 

Each finalist took a 90 minute, 100 question, custom Automotive Service Excellence examination. 

"This program recognizes the lifetime work and achievements of our amazing techncians," said JC Washbish, vice president of sales and marketing at the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. "These folks are truly professionals, and we are so proud that they represent Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper."