ASE Launches Fourth Annual Technician Survey
Automotive, diesel, and collision technicians can share anonymous feedback through November 27, 2026, with results due in early 2027.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Auto Parts
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ASE Connects has launched its fourth annual Voice of Technician Survey, covering the automotive, diesel, and collision industries. The survey runs from Nov. 2 to Nov. 27, 2026, and takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Why it matters
Technicians and shop owners across the country are being asked about pay, benefits, career development, and workplace challenges, and the results will shape how employers and schools approach hiring and training. Responses are anonymous, so working technicians can share candid views on conditions that affect staffing and retention in automotive service.
The fourth annual Voice of Technician Survey runs Nov. 2 through Nov. 27, 2026, and covers automotive, diesel, and collision technicians. Milwaukee Tool is providing a $3,000 tool kit as the grand prize, with weekly giveaways and additional prizes from several industry partners.
The players
ASE Connects
The ASE Connects program, run by the organization that certifies automotive technicians, runs the annual Voice of Technician Survey and compiles its findings.
Milwaukee Tool
Milwaukee Tool is a power tool and hand tool manufacturer providing the $3,000 grand prize tool kit for the survey.
Snap-on
Snap-on is a longtime automotive tool and diagnostic equipment supplier to technicians and shops, donating a prize to the survey.
The details
The survey asks technicians about workplace expectations, job satisfaction, compensation and benefits, career development, and industry challenges. It also explores how shops and dealerships work with local schools to prepare the next generation of technicians. Eligible respondents are entered into prize drawings, and all responses are anonymous. ASE will compile the answers into an aggregate report.
Timeline
Nov. 2, 2026: Survey opens for responses.
Nov. 27, 2026: Survey closes.
Early 2027: Aggregate report expected to be available.
The Home Front
Automotive repair is a service the household depends on, and shortages of trained technicians can lengthen wait times and raise repair costs for drivers. This fourth annual survey adds ongoing data to the national conversation about the technician workforce.
If you own a vehicle, expect repair shops in your area to be shaped by the technician workforce these findings describe over the coming year. Keep your maintenance records and parts receipts organized so you can compare repair estimates when service is needed.
The takeaway
Technician workforce conditions can affect how quickly your car gets serviced and what repairs cost, so staying on top of routine maintenance helps reduce surprises. Keep a folder of service invoices and parts paperwork so you have a record to reference at your next visit.
What happens next
ASE will compile survey responses into an aggregate report expected to be available in early 2027.
Further reading
For more on the tools and parts technicians rely on, browse our Auto Parts coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Truck Parts & Service.
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