Riding the Wave of EV & ADAS in Auto Repair

Beyond the Wrench

Kurt Fenzel, EV & ADAS Instructor at I-CAR, shares how he's staying ahead of the rapidly evolving automotive technology by providing the right education to technicians. He reflects on his time as a high school automotive teacher, offers tips on managing the challenges of ADAS and other advanced technologies, and discusses the space and equipment needed to properly calibrate these high-tech vehicles.
Check out the full video version of the podcast on YouTube!

About Our Guest:
Kurt Fenzel
EV & ADAS Instructor, I-CAR
[email protected]

Sponsor:
Jasper Engines & Transmissions

About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122

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Chapters

1. Riding the Wave of EV & ADAS in Auto Repair (00:00:00)

2. High School Automotive Challenges (00:04:01)

3. ADAS: Repair or Collision? (00:18:11)

4. Overcoming ADAS Overload (00:24:32)

5. Tool Costs (00:42:32)

6. Space & Lighting Needs (00:49:49)

7. Mobile ADAS Repair Hurdles (00:56:32)