ATE Automotive Training Expo

06/18/2026

The NWACA Semi-Annual Retreat & Management Conference 2026 is more than just a gathering—it’s where leadership, learning, and meaningful connection come together.

📍 June 25–28, 2026

📍 Clearwater Resort, Suquamish, WA

Join fellow members for an immersive experience designed to strengthen leadership skills, spark new ideas, and build lasting professional relationships. This is your opportunity to step away from daily operations and gain fresh perspective in a focused, collaborative environment.

Expect powerful conversations, shared insights, and real connections that extend well beyond the event itself.

Leadership. Connection. Growth.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your team.

06/15/2026

Big opportunities are built through meaningful connections.
At NWACA, our events bring together shop owners, technicians, vendors, and industry professionals who are committed to learning, growing, and strengthening the automotive community together.
From valuable resources to real conversations, every connection made has the potential to help your business move forward. That is the power of being part of an association built on education, collaboration, and support.
Join a network that is helping independent automotive professionals thrive. Learn more at www.nwautocare.org

06/11/2026

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. Find out more at https://www.nwautocare.org/

06/08/2026

Strong partnerships help move our industry forward.
At NWACA, we know that a thriving automotive community depends on more than great shops alone. It also takes trusted industry partners, valuable resources, and meaningful connections that support success at every level.
That is why events like ours matter. They create space for members, vendors, and professionals to connect, learn, and discover tools that help strengthen their businesses and better serve their customers.
Want to be part of a community built on education, collaboration, and opportunity? Learn more at www.nwautocare.org

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.