About ATI

We Care About Your Success

The Automotive Training Institute (ATI) has grown into the leading coaching and consulting automotive management company in the nation, with more than 1,600 active members who represent the best shops in the US and Canada.

Since 1980, we’ve been helping independent auto repair and collision repair shop owners improve their businesses and their lives, with proven, measurable and field-tested strategies and practices. Our performance coaches are direct employees of ATI and are certified by the Center for Executive Coaching. Our motto, Driving Profits and Dreams Home, represents the desire we have for our members to be happy and achieve their goals. Dreams are usually different for each person and at ATI we understand those differences. No matter what type of shop owner you are at this point in your life, we understand you. Join us at one of our shop owner events held each year all over North America and we’ll help you get what you want out of your business.

Our Mission

Driving profits and dreams home for members and associates through honest coaching and integrity.

Re-engineering misguided belief systems by focusing on successes and learning from mistakes.

What our members say...

Elizabeth Heimsoth, Automotive Specialists | Rushville and Glenwood, IN

“I always come away from an ATI class with top quality, innovative information to use. Everyone is always friendly and inviting. [The coaches] always keep class entertaining and jam-packed with so much knowledge!! Have met so many great people and good friends for life.”

Elizabeth Heimsoth Automotive Specialists
Fair Repair Auto Care | Concord, NC

“The absolute best place you can go for shop owner improvement.”

Howard Tiller Fair Repair Auto Care
Mike Reel, South Valley Automotive & Customs

“[Since joining in 2018], my business is thriving, I’m in process of buying a building, hired some new employees. I have no complaints. My coach is awesome and the teachers are fantastic…It isn’t always the easiest, but I will tell you first hand that it’s worth every second…ATI is the way for any automotive business. Failing or not.”

Mike Reel South Valley Automotive & Customs

Our Diamond Partners

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  • Tekmetric Shop Management System Logo
  • NAPA Auto Care logo
  • Motor Supply Co logo
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