As a master technician, Daniel Garnica’s approach to repairing vehicles, his ideas for crafting a training program for his shop, his constant communication with management, and his ever-growing knowledge of advancing vehicle technology is all in an effort to completely reshape how the public perceives the automotive repair industry.

As the marketing director for Pickering's Auto Service, Taylor Pickering's laundry list of agendas, events and efforts have undoubtedly played a major role in increasing car count by 25 percent and upping annual revenue from $2.2 to $2.9 million over the past three years, proving a concentrated, top-down approach to marketing can work wonders.

Mike Brewster's $8 million two-shop operation is the result of constant brainstorming and strategizing. His addiction to improving his shop has become an ever-evolving cycle that involves his staff and industry peers, showing that an open mind and cooperation can drive a shop to great heights.