Tech Comp Program 2025

03.07.25

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7:30am

Judges & Volunteers Meeting (Cafeteria)

8:10am

Opening Ceremony & Instructions (Cafeteria)

8:30am

Competition Begins

12:15pm

Lunch available (Cafeteria)

1:30pm

Competition Ends; Lunch for Competitors and Judges

2:00pm

Group Photo: Competitors & Instructors (Auto Shop) Awards Ceremony (Auto Shop)

2025 FINALISTS Berks Career & Technology Center - East Ryan Blankenbiller & Jacob Fost INSTRUCTOR: Keith Nichols SPONSOR: Miracle Chevrolet of Morgantown TEAM #9

Mercer County Technical Schools Bradley Taveras & Rodrigo Duenas INSTRUCTOR: Michael Cramer SPONSOR: Chapman Ford of Philadelphia TEAM #8

Bucks County Technical High School Christopher Bennett & Ian Campbell INSTRUCTOR: James Manganell SPONSOR: Team Toyota of Langhorne TEAM #7

Middle Bucks Institute of Technology Matthew Levesque & Matthew Hood INSTRUCTOR: Robert Schwarz SPONSOR: Keystone Motors Volvo of Doylestown TEAM #3

Burlington County Institute of Technology Jacob Dunbar & Yaseen Williams INSTRUCTOR: David Sitchler SPONSOR: Burns Hyundai TEAM #5

North Montco Technical Career Center Stanley Aduboahen-Oteng & Martin Williams INSTRUCTOR: Joseph Simes SPONSOR: JL Freed Honda TEAM #1

Central Montco Technical High School Brodie Marshbank & Michael Graham INSTRUCTOR: Michael Hoult SPONSOR: Kennedy Auto Group TEAM #11

Technical College High School Brandywine Ben Kendall & Jose Aguilera-Rodriguez INSTRUCTOR: Ryan Kuhnle SPONSOR: Del Toyota TEAM #4

Delaware County Technical High School Reese Dicus & Oliver Truman INSTRUCTOR: Pete Dillon SPONSOR: Garnet Ford TEAM #2

Upper Bucks County Technical School Logan Reid & Jimmy Foster INSTRUCTOR: Patrick Chrinko SPONSOR: Fred Beans Subaru TEAM #10

Eastern Center for Arts & Technology Joseph Thompson & Kyle Smith Instructor: George Stahl Sponsored by Bryner Chevrolet TEAM #12

Western Montgomery Career & Technology Center Logan Ullman & Sean Judge INSTRUCTOR: Don Bray SPONSOR: Nissan 422 of Limerick TEAM #6

$1,000,000

IN SCHOLARSHIPS & PRIZES SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERS:

Automotive Training Center • Chapman Auto Group • Community College of Philadelphia Lincoln Technical Institute • Ohio Technical College • Universal Technical Institute

BREAKFAST & LUNCH SPONSOR: BMW of North America STEP

OFFICIAL TOOL SPONSOR: Milwaukee Tool

PRIZE DONORS:

Ardex • Ardmore Toyota • ASE Education Foundation • Automotive Training Center Bergey’s Auto Group • Beasley Media Group • Bryner Chevrolet • Catch Me In Traffic Apparel Chapman Auto Group • DealerVantage • EisnerAmper • Elite Tuner • Enterprise Ford Motor Company • Garnet Ford • GM Service Managers Club of Philadelphia Lexus of Chester Springs • Lincoln Technical Institute • Matco Tools • Milwaukee Tool Nissan North America • North Penn Mazda Volkswagen • Paramount / CBS Media Penske Buick GMC Truck • Philadelphia Flyers • Snap-On • Thompson Organization Tri County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram • Tri-State Toyota Dealers • Universal Technical Institute

WORK STATIONS & SPONSORS The competitors will spend 45 minutes attempting to diagnose and repair pre-planted bugs during the Multi-Point Inspection portion of the contest. For the balance of the competition, the students will have 20 minutes to tackle each work station listed below along with each station’s sponsor: AIR CONDITIONING Universal Technical Institute PARTS AND TOOLS IDENTIFICATION Community College of Philadelphia AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS Stellantis & New Auto Solutions COMMUNICATION SKILLS Zerambo Group & ASE Education Foundation CRANK NO START Universal Technical Institute

ELECTRICAL APPLICATION Automotive Training Center ENGINE MECHANICAL Lincoln Technical Institute EVAP – Evaporative Emission Control System Subaru of America INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mitchell 1 VEHICLE ALIGNMENT Hunter Engineering Company

TOP 10 TIPS

FOR AUTO TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS FROM ASE-CERTIFIED MASTER TECHNICIANS:

1. Education, Education, Education – Continue your education and develop strong math, reading, study, and computer skills. A strong background in electronics is essential.

2. Take advantage of on-the-job training, co-op, or apprenticeship opportunities – Get all the training you can and start in a work environment that caters to service and excellence.

3. Keep up with technology – Make a commitment to life-long learning. Technology constantly changes.

Take advantage of additional training whenever it is available.

4. Learn a “systems-approach” – Vehicles today are complex. Understand the interaction of electrical and mechanical components within the total system. Think about the whole system and you can apply this across a spectrum of vehicles.

5. Develop good communication skills – Be professional and polish your communication and people skills. Your credibility is linked to your perceived competence.

6. Keep a positive attitude – A positive outlook will help you perform proper repairs. Apply yourself – you get exactly as much out of your job as you put into it.

7. Take pride in your work – Work on every car as if it were your own. Whatever you do, do it well.

It’s your signature.

8. Be honest and ethical – Stay focused on what is most important, practice good work ethics, be dependable and honest, and fix it right the first time.

9. Cultivate professionalism in yourself and others – Act professionally, take pride in your appearance as well as in the shop area. Be a positive role model for others. Show up for work every day, on time.

10. B ecome ASE-Certified – Certification gives you an edge when you seek employment. It improves your confidence and ability to get a job. ASE certification shows that you have proven your technical expertise and you are among the very best technicians.

10 THINGS

THAT REQUIRE ZERO EFFORT

Attitude • Being On Time • Work Ethic • Effort • Body Language • Energy Passion • Being Coachable • Doing Extra • Being Prepared

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COMPETITION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

This Competition couldn’t happen without the generous support of a volunteer Advisory Committee of retail automotive industry professionals. The committee has worked tirelessly to improve the contest year after year, and their years of experience in the automotive service industry serve as a great example for today’s contestants.

BOB RAFFERTY RAFFERTY SUBARU • COMPETITION CHAIR Ken Benson ASE Education Foundation

Brian Vogel Keystone Volvo

Lew Davis Auto Industry Professional

Ron Parson Lincoln Technical Institute

Vince Luppino Auto Industry Professional

Bill Reilly Lincoln Technical Institute

Troy Miller Automotive Industry Consultant

David Wert Matco Tools

Trish Devine Automotive Training Center

Ross Dickerson Milwaukee Tool

Kim Ewing Automotive Training Center

Joe Fritz MINI of West Chester

Lee Kope Automotive Training Center

Justin Crosby Miracle Chevrolet

Don VanDemark Automotive Training Center

Jim Haas Mitchell 1

Jerry McCabe BMW North America

Billy Haines Nissan

Chris Clayton BMW of West Chester

Lou Dyer Nissan 422

Ed Brunton Bryner Chevrolet

Jeff Renwick Ohio Technical College

John Cross Burns Hyundai

Bob Rafferty Rafferty Subaru

Roy Fernandes Chapman Ford Northeast

Ray Hildenbrand Sloane Toyota of Philadelphia

Bill March Community College of Philadelphia

Charlie Borny Snap-On

Joe Bangor Ford

Sam Levandoski Snap-On

Mark Winther Ford

Rob Dunion Stellantis

Julian Dragos Fred Beans Dealerships

Jim Connor Subaru of America

Andy Norris Fred Beans Ford of Exton

Warren Taylor Thaddeus Stevens

Ira Burgis Garnet Ford

Mike Eveland Thompson Toyota

Ken Campbell Holman Ford

Matt Groll Toyota

Jim DeLeo Hunter Engineering

Mark Slade Toyota

Emanuel King Hyundai

Richard Rozzelle Tri-County Toyota

Matt Beatty JL Freed Honda

Dexter Pascoe Universal Technical Institute

Michael Sipes JL Freed Honda

Sean Sammon Universal Technical Institute

Steve Owens Keystone Volvo

Chuck Zerambo Zerambo Automotive Consulting

THANKS TO ALL OUR JUDGES AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR TIME TODAY!

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ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) is proud to welcome the best automotive students in the Greater Philadelphia area. At this year’s Philadelphia Auto Show in January, 100 students took an 85-question qualifying exam; the top 24 scorers will compete today. The ADAGP founded this competition in 1994, inviting high school seniors enrolled in automotive programs in the Philadelphia area to compete. The ADAGP, its dealer members and auto industry supporters have developed this competition into a prestigious event and an important part of the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation. Each competitor will win something today to help start their career in the automotive service industry including scholarships and hand tools.

The objective of this competition is to increase the number and quality of service technicians available to ADAGP’s dealership members. The need for qualified technicians is dire. Today’s technicians are professionals who can eventually earn as much as the engineers who design the vehicles, with expertise and education that are equally advanced. As will be proven during today’s events, auto technicians must have highly polished math and computer skills, mechanical aptitude, and an eye for delivery detail.

ABOUT US The Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) is an alliance of 190 new car and truck dealerships in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania. The ADAGP hosts important meetings, distributes key industry updates, and most recognizably, organizes and produces the annual Philadelphia Auto Show The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the ADAGP. The Foundation’s mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of children and youth in the communities where our dealer members work and live. Through our annual New Coat Program, we have provided over 675,000 brand NEW winter coats to local children in need since 2008. We have also raised more than $10 million for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia through our annual Black Tie Tailgate event at the Philadelphia Auto Show.

Created in 1902 and produced by the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Auto Show has grown into one of the biggest consumer events in the City of Philadelphia, welcoming more than 2 million visitors over the past decade. The show serves as the largest, hands-on marketing event of the year for Philadelphia-area franchised auto dealerships, connecting consumers to the latest product and technology from the automotive industry and influencing thousands of vehicle purchases. Its regional economic impact to the City of Philadelphia and surrounding areas is unmatched.

Visit MoreThanAutoDealers.com to learn additional details about our efforts.

WORKSTATION SCHEDULE 2025 WORK STATION SCHEDULE SESSION 1 Begin

End

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

ELECTRICAL APPLICATION

ENGINE MECHANICAL

PARTS & TOOLS IDENTIFICATION

AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS

8:30 AM

8:50 AM

Team 1

Team 2

Team 3

Team 4

Team 5

Team 6

8:55 AM

9:15 AM

Team 6

Team 1

Team 2

Team 3

Team 4

Team 5

9:20 AM

9:40 AM

Team 5

Team 6

Team 1

Team 2

Team 3

Team 4

9:45 AM

10:05 AM

Team 4

Team 5

Team 6

Team 1

Team 2

Team 3

10:10 AM

10:30 AM

Team 3

Team 4

Team 5

Team 6

Team 1

Team 2

10:35 AM

10:55 AM

Team 2

Team 3

Team 4

Team 5

Team 6

Team 1

Begin

End

CRANK NO START

EVAP

AIR CONDITIONING

VEHICLE ALIGNMENT

8:30 AM

8:50 AM

Team 7

Team 10

Team 9

Team 12

Team 8

Team 11

8:55 AM

9:15 AM

Team 7

Team 10

Team 11

Team 9

Team 12

Team 8

9:20 AM

9:40 AM

Team 8

Team 11

Team 7

Team 10

Team 9

Team 12

ON-VEHICLE MPI

9:45 AM

10:05 AM

Team 8

Team 11

Team 12

Team 7

Team 10

Team 9

10:10 AM

10:30 AM

Team 9

Team 12

Team 8

Team 11

Team 7

Team 10

10:35 AM

10:55 AM

Team 9

Team 12

Team 10

Team 8

Team 11

Team 7

>>> 10 MINUTE BREAK <<<

SESSION 2 Begin

End

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

ELECTRICAL APPLICATION

ENGINE MECHANICAL

PARTS & TOOLS IDENTIFICATION

AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTICS

11:05 AM

11:25 AM

Team 7

Team 8

Team 9

Team 10

Team 11

Team 12

11:30 AM

11:50 AM

Team 12

Team 7

Team 8

Team 9

Team 10

Team 11

11:55 AM

12:15 PM

Team 11

Team 12

Team 7

Team 8

Team 9

Team 10

12:20 PM

12:40 PM

Team 10

Team 11

Team 12

Team 7

Team 8

Team 9

12:45 PM

1:05 PM

Team 9

Team 10

Team 11

Team 12

Team 7

Team 8

1:10 PM

1:30 PM

Team 8

Team 9

Team 10

Team 11

Team 12

Team 7

Begin

End

CRANK NO START

EVAP

AIR CONDITIONING

VEHICLE ALIGNMENT

11:05 AM

11:25 AM

Team 1

Team 4

Team 3

Team 6

Team 2

Team 5

11:30 AM

11:50 AM

Team 1

Team 4

Team 5

Team 3

Team 6

Team 2

11:55 AM

12:15 PM

Team 2

Team 5

Team 1

Team 4

Team 3

Team 6

12:20 PM

12:40 PM

Team 2

Team 5

Team 6

Team 1

Team 4

Team 3

12:45 PM

1:05 PM

Team 3

Team 6

Team 2

Team 5

Team 1

Team 4

1:10 PM

1:30 PM

Team 3

Team 6

Team 4

Team 2

Team 5

Team 1

ON-VEHICLE MPI

Special thanks to Automotive Training Center for allowing the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation to use its school as the venue for the 2024 competition.