Why Become an Auto Technician?
An excellent career choice is waiting for you.
41%
Dealership staff who work in the Service Department – more than any other department
4 million
Repair orders completed at Greater Philadelphia area dealerships each year
76,000
Job openings projected each year through 2033 to replace workers exiting the profession
$42,712
Average annual salary of Technician Apprentice/Trainees (C-Techs)
$72,843
Average annual salary of Service Technicians (B-Techs)
$84,213
Average annual salary of Master Technicians
Next Generation of Auto Techs
An estimated 76,000 new technicians nationwide are needed each year to fill the demand created by retirements and new job growth. We help by:
- Organizing career fairs for our dealer members & local students
- Hosting our annual Tech Comp
- Working hand in hand with area training programs
Check Out These Training Programs:
Automotive Training Center
- Exton & Warminster, PA
- Learn More
Community College of Philadelphia
- Philadelphia, PA
- Learn More
Lincoln Technical Institute
- Levittown, PA
- Learn More
Ohio Technical College
- Cleveland, OH
- Learn More
Pennco Tech
- Bristol, PA & Blackwood, NJ
- Learn More
Universal Technical Institute
- Exton, PA
- Learn More
Follow Our Impact
Watch how our story continues.
You’ll always find dads and kids side by side at the Philadelphia Auto Show.
Happy Father’s Day to the dads who make it more than just a day at the show 🚗💙
Some Friday fun! Pause it at the right time… ⏸️
Now imagine hitting the acceleration lane in real life 👀💨
#PhillyAutoShow #eTrack
In honor of the World Cup coming to town, meet our Starting XI ⚽️
From strategy to execution, this passionate group keeps everything moving forward!
#ADAGP #WorldCup #Educate #Give #Connect
Perfect weather, a great day on the course, and an even better cause ⛳️☀️
Thank you to our incredible sponsors and dealers for making our 111th Annual Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Golf Outing possible. Your support is what drives the impact. 💙
#AutoDealersCARingForKids #WeGive #WeConnect
Meet those driving the mission. 👏
The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation Board of Trustees is made up of dedicated leaders committed to making a real impact in our community.
#AutoDealersCARingForKids #WeEducate #WeGive #WeConnect
A night we’re proud to produce. ✨
We bring the Black Tie Tailgate to life, which unites the community for an unforgettable evening that gives back in a big way.
#WeGive #BlackTieTailgate #ADAGP #CARingForKids
Educating the next generation of technicians 🔧
We proudly host Tech Comp. We bring together top students to test their skills, compete, and jumpstart careers in the automotive industry.
Where talent meets opportunity. 🚗
#WeEducate #WeGive #WeConnect #TechComp #ADAGP #CARingForKids
Meet the Association Board 👋
A dedicated group of leaders committed to strengthening our industry, supporting our dealers, and giving back to the communities we serve.
#ADAGP #WeEducate #WeGive #WeConnect
Giving since 2008.💙
For 18+ years, we have been providing kids with brand-new winter coats and bringing warmth to those who need it most.
#WeGive #CARingForKids #ADAGP #DrivingAwayTheCold
You know the show… but do you know who’s behind it? 👀
The Philadelphia Auto Show is produced by us, the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia, which is the same group working year-round to support our industry and community!
#PhillyAutoShow #WeConnect #ADAGP
Big things, all in one place 👀
Our new website is live, making it easier than ever to see everything we do.
Educating. Giving. Connecting.
Now just a click away. 🔗
#ADAGP #WeEducate #WeGive #WeConnect
Educating. Giving. Connecting.
All our initiatives are rooted in strengthening our industry and community.
Want to see everything we do? Check out our new website by clicking the link in our bio.
#ADAGP #PhillyAutoShow #AutoDealersCARingForKids #TechComp
If you didn’t get to see the all-new Lincoln Aviator up close at the show, trust us—they didn’t miss a single detail 👀
From its refined exterior to a fully elevated interior experience, the 2026 Aviator brings together bold design, advanced tech, and the smooth, quiet ride Lincoln is known for.
A fresh take on luxury—inside and out. ✨
At the Philadelphia Auto Show, it’s always great seeing moms and kids taking it all in together, checking out new models, sitting behind the wheel, and just enjoying the experience side by side.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms who bring their kids along and make moments like these possible 💐
If Met Gala looks were cars at the Philadelphia Auto Show. ✨
So… which one is best dressed? 👀
#PhillyAutoShow #MetGala
Today, we celebrate the compassion, strength, and dedication of nurses everywhere. 💙
A special thank you to the incredible team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, whose nurses go above and beyond every day to provide life-changing care to children and families in our community.
#NursesDay #PhillyAutoShow #BlackTieTailgate #ThankYou
Clutch understood the assignment.
May the 4th be with you! ⭐️
#phillyautoshow #starwars #maythe4th
Something new is on the way.👀
Our new website brings everything we do together in one place, showing the full scope of our impact across the industry and community.
Stay tuned! #WeEducate #WeGive #WeConnect
Teamwork in action. 🔧
These teams brought the skill, focus, and collaboration that make Tech Comp so special.
#TechComp2026 #AutoDealersCARingForKids #Teamwork
📸: @anthony_s_torcasio
Congrats to our 2026 Tech Comp Winners as well as all of our participants!🏆
More than $1M in scholarships and prizes were awarded, such an amazing day‼️
#TechComp #CARingforKids
📸: @anthony_s_torcasio
