Know a vehicle care rock star? Nominate them for an award! - Transmission Digest

Know a vehicle care rock star? Nominate them for an award!

They may not perform on stages to thousands of adoring fans, but there are plenty of rock stars in the field of auto repair. It’s about time some of them got their recognition. That’s why Babcox Media, the parent company of TD, has launched Vehicle Care RockStars.

Do you know someone who’s doing amazing work in the field of transmission repair? Maybe someone up-and-coming, bringing new ideas to the field? Nominate them!

You can submit a nomination here, and read more about Vehicle Care RockStars here.

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