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    Emily Kline
    June 5, 2025
    Ratchet+Wrench spoke with Jamie Walton, executive vice president of Merchandise & Stores at NAPA, about what sets NAPA apart and how the company continues to support its customers...
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    Emily Kline
    May 15, 2025
    How NAPA Auto Care is empowering the next wave of technicians
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    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    April 30, 2025
    Doug and Allisa DeLucca didn’t follow the conventional path into shop ownership.
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    Leona Scott
    April 28, 2025
    Taking the step to open a new location can be challenging, but immensely rewarding when done right.
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    Emily Kline
    April 25, 2025
    How young technicians are redefining the skilled trades
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    Kacey Frederick
    March 25, 2025
    Growing up around his dad’s shop ended up giving Carlos Zepeda the right ideas on what a top-quality repair business should look like.
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    Kacey Frederick
    March 3, 2025
    Through determination, training, and the support of her family, Victoria Carl managed to open her own shop at just 21 years old, and has been thriving since.
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    Ivan Rioja-Scott
    Feb. 13, 2025
    The path to shop ownership is often unexpected and full of ups and downs.
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    Kacey Frederick
    Feb. 12, 2025
    Winter has been cold in Massachusetts—but Ken’s Automotive has provided a warm place for customers to wait on their vehicles

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