Tech Comp Program 2025 by Philadelphia Auto Show

03 . 07 . 25

7:30am

8:10am

8:30am

12:15pm 1:30pm

2:00pm

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Judges & Volunteers Meeting (Cafeteria)

Opening Ceremony & Instructions (Cafeteria)

Competition Begins

Lunch available (Cafeteria)

Competition Ends; Lunch for Competitors and Judges

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

Bucks County Technical High School

Christopher Bennett & Ian Campbell

INSTRUCTOR: James Manganell

SPONSOR: Team Toyota of Langhorne TEAM #7

Burlington County Institute of Technology

Jacob Dunbar & Yaseen Williams

INSTRUCTOR: David Sitchler

SPONSOR: Burns Hyundai TEAM #5

Central Montco Technical High School

Brodie Marshbank & Michael Graham

INSTRUCTOR: Michael Hoult

SPONSOR: Kennedy Auto Group TEAM #11

Delaware County Technical High School

Reese Dicus & Oliver Truman

INSTRUCTOR: Pete Dillon

SPONSOR: Garnet Ford TEAM #2

Eastern Center for Arts & Technology

Joseph Thompson & Kyle Smith

Instructor: George Stahl

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. Become 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.

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

Lew Davis Auto Industry Professional

Vince Luppino Auto Industry Professional

Troy Miller Automotive Industry Consultant

Trish Devine Automotive Training Center

Kim Ewing Automotive Training Center

Lee Kope Automotive Training Center

Don VanDemark Automotive Training Center

Jerry McCabe BMW North America

Chris Clayton BMW of West Chester

Ed Brunton Bryner Chevrolet

John Cross Burns Hyundai

Roy Fernandes Chapman Ford Northeast

Bill March Community College of Philadelphia

Joe Bangor Ford

Mark Winther Ford

Julian Dragos Fred Beans Dealerships

Andy Norris Fred Beans Ford of Exton

Ira Burgis Garnet Ford

Ken Campbell Holman Ford

Jim DeLeo Hunter Engineering

Emanuel King Hyundai

Matt Beatty JL Freed Honda

Michael Sipes JL Freed Honda

Steve Owens Keystone Volvo

Brian Vogel Keystone Volvo

Ron Parson Lincoln Technical Institute

Bill Reilly Lincoln Technical Institute

David Wert Matco Tools

Ross Dickerson Milwaukee Tool

Joe Fritz MINI of West Chester

Justin Crosby Miracle Chevrolet

Jim Haas Mitchell 1

Billy Haines Nissan

Lou Dyer Nissan 422

Jeff Renwick Ohio Technical College

Bob Rafferty Rafferty Subaru

Ray Hildenbrand Sloane Toyota of Philadelphia

Charlie Borny Snap-On

Sam Levandoski Snap-On

Rob Dunion Stellantis

Jim Connor Subaru of America

Warren Taylor Thaddeus Stevens

Mike Eveland Thompson Toyota

Matt Groll Toyota

Mark Slade Toyota

Richard Rozzelle Tri-County Toyota

Dexter Pascoe Universal Technical Institute

Sean Sammon Universal Technical Institute

Chuck Zerambo Zerambo Automotive Consulting

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

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.

WORKSTATION SCHEDULE 2025

WORK STATION SCHEDULE

BeginEnd

8:30AM8:50AMTeam1Team2Team3Team4Team5Team6

8:55AM9:15AMTeam6Team1Team2Team3Team4Team5

9:20AM9:40AMTeam5Team6Team1Team2Team3Team4

9:45AM10:05AMTeam4Team5Team6Team1Team2Team3

10:10AM10:30AMTeam3Team4Team5Team6Team1Team2

10:35AM10:55AMTeam2Team3Team4Team5Team6Team1

BeginEnd

8:30AM8:50AMTeam7Team10Team9Team12Team8Team11

8:55AM9:15AMTeam7Team10Team11Team9Team12Team8

9:20AM9:40AMTeam8Team11Team7Team10Team9Team12

9:45AM10:05AMTeam8Team11Team12Team7Team10Team9

10:10AM10:30AMTeam9Team12Team8Team11Team7Team10

10:35AM10:55AMTeam9Team12Team10Team8Team11Team7

BeginEnd

11:05AM11:25AMTeam7Team8Team9Team10Team11Team12

11:30AM11:50AMTeam12Team7Team8Team9Team10Team11

11:55AM12:15PMTeam11Team12Team7Team8Team9Team10

12:20PM12:40PMTeam10Team11Team12Team7Team8Team9

12:45PM1:05PMTeam9Team10Team11Team12Team7Team8

1:10PM1:30PMTeam8Team9Team10Team11Team12Team7

BeginEnd

11:05AM11:25AMTeam1Team4Team3Team6Team2Team5

11:30AM11:50AMTeam1Team4Team5Team3Team6Team2

11:55AM12:15PMTeam2Team5Team1Team4Team3Team6

12:20PM12:40PMTeam2Team5Team6Team1Team4Team3

12:45PM1:05PMTeam3Team6Team2Team5Team1Team4

1:10PM1:30PMTeam3Team6Team4Team2Team5Team1

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.