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How it Works

The first of this two-part competition involves a written exam that covers the eight National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas of the automobile. The two highest-scoring high school seniors from the top 12 schools qualify for the hands-on portion of the event, where approximately $1M in scholarships, tools and prizes is awarded.

1 Written Exam

On 8 ASE Areas

24 finalists

Advance to hands-on portion

10 Workstations

and Multi-Point Inspection

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Raising Awareness

The Greater Philadelphia Auto Technology Competition (Tech Comp) raises awareness about the vital role of auto technicians in today’s workforce and highlights their specialized skills and professionalism.

The Hands-On Event

During the hands-on portion, participants perform a Multi-Point Inspection of a previously-bugged vehicle and test their knowledge at 10 workstations ranging from engine mechanical to communication skills. This 33-year old tradition continues thanks to the commitment and dedication of dozens of auto industry supporters.

During the hands-on portion, participants perform a Multi-Point Inspection of a previously-bugged vehicle and test their knowledge at 10 workstations ranging from engine mechanical to communication skills. This 33-year old tradition continues thanks to the commitment and dedication of dozens of auto industry supporters.

Why It Matters

Making up 40% of all employment in a dealership, the service department is vital to the organization’s profitability. With the average age of today’s technician between 55 and 58, it’s estimated that half of technicians nationwide will retire in the next decade. The need for qualified technicians has never been greater.

Making up 40% of all employment in a dealership, the service department is vital to the organization’s profitability. With the average age of today’s technician between 55 and 58, it’s estimated that half of technicians nationwide will retire in the next decade. The need for qualified technicians has never been greater.

Eligibility

The competition is open to high school seniors in Central or Southeast PA and Southern NJ.

The competition is open to high school seniors in Central or Southeast PA and Southern NJ.

How To Register

Schools that are interested in participating or learning more about the event should contact Jenn Jackson.

Schools that are interested in participating or learning more about the event should contact Jenn Jackson.

2026 Results

Congratulations to our 2026 Tech Comp Winners!

1ST PLACE

Konnor Blevins & Jackson Trostle
Technical College High School – Brandywine
Instructor: Ryan Kuhnle
Dealership Sponsor: Del Toyota

2ND PLACE

Haylie Casey & Andrew Detweiler
Berks Career and Technology Center – East
Instructor: Dustin Mauger
Dealership Sponsor: Miracle Chevrolet

3RD PLACE

Joshua Porter & Aidan Zepp
Delaware County Technical High School
Instructor: Pete Dillon
Dealership Sponsor: Garnet Ford

Community Helping Community

Tech Comp is made possible each year through the generous donation of time by the all-volunteer committee. We gratefully recognize our Tech Comp committee:

Thank you to our Event Supporters!

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