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Cox Automotive Techs Test Skills (Photos)

MaintenancePhotos 16July 12, 2024

Cox Automotive's most skilled technicians gathered at the Indiana Conference Center to test their skills in the annual Top Tech competition. The event brought together technicians from across the US from Cox’s Fleet Services and Manheim businesses.

Technicians took online evaluations that featured 50-ASE style questions to qualify to compete. More than 600 technicians within the company took the qualifier tests and the top 15 in each category advanced to Top Tech to compete in Heavy Duty Truck, Light/Medium-Duty Trucks, or Trailers categories.

The technicians who competed at Top Tech represent the top 1% of Cox Automotive and Manheim technicians. 

This year marked an increase in contestants as 45 finalists vied for the top honors compared to 30 last year. 

Dillon Grimes was the overall winner in Trailer. 

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Technology came into play via goggles at one test station.

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A technician studies wiring diagrams.

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Jameson "Bud" Haney placed second in Trailer. 

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A technician tests an electrical circuit at one of the stations.

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The techs were challenged to problem solve.

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The various testing stations provided a wide mix of challenges.

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A technician draws on his knowledge of fasteners. 

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The Top Tech event challenged 45 of Cox Automotive's top technicians.

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One tech works on a heavy-duty tractor.

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This year marked the first time a female technician has competed.

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Michael "Jr." Kerfoot was the overall winner in Heavy Duty.

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Zach Nikorak was the overall winner in Light/Medium Duty.

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Darin Branton placed second in Light/Medium Duty.

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Jose Feliciano placed second in Heavy Duty.

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A race car was on display that had the names of the 45 finalists who competed.

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