Top Journalists in Auto Repair Shops, Garages
Abby Andrews Autobody News
Editor of Autobody News who covers innovations in tools, OEM position statements, and growth strategies for independent body shops. Specialties: Collision repair operations, OEM repair procedures, shop marketing/management.
Hanna Bubser National Oil & Lube News (NOLN)
Editor at National Oil & Lube News (NOLN) with regular features on operator benchmarks, staffing and leadership in quick-maintenance shops. Specialties: Quick lube/fast-maintenance operations, workforce, shop culture and management.
Kacey Frederick National Oil & Lube News (NOLN)
Assistant Editor at NOLN focused on practical service guidance and profiles of growing quick-lube operators. Specialties: Service menus, technician training, event coverage (iFLEX), operator profiles.
Madison Hartline Modern Tire Dealer / Motor Age
Associate Editor at Modern Tire Dealer who also contributes to Motor Age, covering service trends impacting tire-and-service retailers. Specialties: Tire-dealer service operations, social/content strategy, Motor Age contributions.
Chris Jones Endeavor Business Media – Vehicle Repair Group
Group Editorial Director for Endeavor’s Vehicle Repair Group (Ratchet+Wrench, FenderBender/ABRN, Motor Age, PTEN, NOLN, etc.), shaping coverage for independent repair and collision shops. Specialties: Shop management, industry research, editorial strategy across repair brands.
Doug Kaufman Shop Owner (Babcox Media)
Editor of Shop Owner (Babcox) focusing on the business, leadership and profitability sides of mechanical repair shops. Specialties: Independent shop ownership, business strategy, staff development, customer experience.
Joy Kopcha Motor Age (VehicleServicePros)
Managing Editor at Motor Age who reports on technician development, tools, and shop trends; also supports Modern Tire Dealer coverage. Specialties: Service-repair reporting, technician recognition, industry surveys; Managing Editor of Motor Age.
Dave LaChance Repairer Driven News
Editorial Content Director at Repairer Driven News with deep coverage of collision repair policy issues and OEM/insurer dynamics. Specialties: Collision repair policy, insurer relations, materials/repair procedures.
Lurah Lowery Repairer Driven News
Editorial Content Director at Repairer Driven News, leading coverage that helps collision shops navigate OEM procedures, insurer trends and regulations. Specialties: Collision industry news, legislation, insurer relations, refinish/repair procedures.
Mike Manges Modern Tire Dealer
Editor of Modern Tire Dealer covering business strategy and expansion trends for tire-and-service dealers that operate full-service bays. Specialties: Tire-and-service retail strategy, M&A/growth of dealer groups, commercial/retail service trends.
Andrew Markel Brake & Front End / Underhood Service (Babcox)
Director of Content for Brake & Front End/Underhood Service with widely read technical articles that help repair shops solve drivability and brake issues. Specialties: Brakes, chassis, diagnostics, underhood systems; shop training content.
Emily Markham PTEN (Professional Tool & Equipment News)
Editor of Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) covering shop tools, diagnostics platforms and equipment trends. Specialties: Tools and equipment for service bays, product testing/reviews, AAPEX/PTEN Innovation Awards.
Mike Mavrigian Motor Age (VehicleServicePros)
Motor Age editor and longtime technical writer whose how‑to features and diagnostics coverage support front‑line technicians in independent shops. Specialties: Technical how‑to for shops, engines/restoration, Motor Age editorial leadership.
Ivan Rioja-Scott Ratchet+Wrench
Editor‑in‑Chief of Ratchet+Wrench, directing content on shop management, growth and leadership for mechanical repair business owners. Specialties: Shop leadership, operations, industry analysis for general repair facilities.
Dan Shine Automotive News (Fixed Ops coverage)
Senior Editor at Automotive News overseeing service/parts and Fixed Ops coverage with reporting that intersects dealership service departments and independent shops. Specialties: Fixed operations (service, parts, collision) at franchised dealerships; F&I; used vehicles.
Jay Sicht FenderBender / ABRN (Endeavor)
Editor‑in‑Chief of FenderBender and ABRN, with decades in the automotive aftermarket covering body shop management and technical operations. Specialties: Collision shop leadership, operations and training; industry podcasts/webcasts.
Jason Stahl BodyShop Business (Babcox Media)
Editor of BodyShop Business and host of its podcast, producing daily industry news and management features for collision center owners. Specialties: Collision industry news, MSO growth, equipment, ADAS calibration business cases.
Brandon Steckler Vehicle Service Pros / Motor Age
Technical Editor for Endeavor’s Vehicle Repair Group (Motor Age/Ratchet+Wrench/VehicleServicePros), known for deep-dive diagnostics content used by working technicians. Specialties: Advanced diagnostics training, case studies, scan tool strategy and drivability.
Tom Valentino National Oil & Lube News (NOLN)
Editor of NOLN covering trends and growth strategies for oil‑change/fast‑maintenance operators across North America. Specialties: Quick lube industry leadership profiles, event coverage, operator strategy.
John Yoswick Autobody News / CRASH Network
Veteran freelance journalist covering collision repair since 1988; contributing editor for Autobody News and editor of the CRASH Network newsletter. Specialties: Collision repair business operations, insurer relations, CIC/SCRS coverage; editor of CRASH Network.
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