Subaru of America, Inc. revealed on Wednesday that Tau Jeppesen, Senior Master Service Technician at Larry H. Miller Subaru located in Boise, ID, won the official 2021 American National Technician Competition (ANTC). The Subaru ANTC is a twice-yearly competition that honors Subaru technicians across the United States by exhibiting their troubleshooting skills, product awareness, technical experience, and hands-on know-how.
Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. went on record, stating “At Subaru, our retailers are at the heart of our organization, and we’re proud to bring together our Subaru retailer technicians, not only for some fun competition, but in recognition of their unparalleled service...Every participant showcased the strength of our franchise, but Tau Jeppesen proved himself a worthy winner, and we’re excited to see what he accomplishes at the Subaru International Technical Competition, next year.”
The event showcased challenges across three vehicle skill groups, each lasting approximately one hour and scored for accuracy, speed, and service quality. The competition included a written test on technical knowledge, and hands-on challenges that tested precision measurements, engine performance, and overall drivability.
The best Subaru technicians from around the U.S. were chosen to compete and represent their respective geographic sales areas, all based on their technical knowledge, excellent Fixed Right First Time (FRFT) rate scores, and ASE certifications. The event was held at Subaru of America’s U.S. headquarters in Camden, New Jersey.
The content winner, Tau Jeppesen, is a Senior Master Service Technician at Larry H. Miller Subaru in Boise, ID and has worked in that capacity for over seven years. Jeppesen began working on cars in high school and is passionate about the hands-on work he does as a technician. In his free time, he likes restoring older cars and getting outdoors, whether it’s hiking, kayaking or taking a ride on his motorcycle. As both a Zone Champion (Portland) and first place winner, Jeppesen will earn a cash prize of $1,500, and an all-expenses paid trip to Japan to compete in the Subaru World Technical Competition representing the U.S. in 2022.
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