{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Turn Your Parts Spend Into Team Rewards with the NAPA Team Tool Rebate [THA 483]","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/turn-your-parts-spend-into-team-rewards-with-the-napa-team-tool-rebate-tha-483","audioUrl":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e9fc1d0a-2397-452f-9a84-41aa40f0b0f2.mp3","description":"Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty\n\nWatch Full Video Episode\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecorded live at the VISION 2026, host Carm Capriotto sits down with shop owner Pete McNeil and NAPA Auto Care leaders Jason Rainey and Lauren Briggs to break down the impact of the NAPA Team Tool Rebate program. Listen to a powerful real-world example of how the program can energize a team, strengthen culture, and reward performance in meaningful ways.\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow the NAPA Team Tool Rebate program helps offset the high cost of technician tools while building a stronger shop cultureHow Pete McNeil turned a $13,000 rebate into a memorable, morale-boosting experienceWhy the shift from “tech tool rebate” to “team tool rebate” gives owners flexibility to reward the entire team, not just techniciansCreative ways shops can use rebate funds, from individual tool purchases to shared equipment, and even community support like vocational schoolsHow the program aligns the front and back of the shop, encouraging team-wide support of purchasing decisionsWhat’s ahead for the program, including improved tracking, communication, and enhanced buying power through supplier partnerships\nThe NAPA Team Tool Rebate program is more than a financial incentive; it’s a strategic tool for building culture, driving alignment, and showing appreciation in a tangible way. When used intentionally, as demonstrated by Pete McNeil, it can transform routine business spending into a powerful investment in people, boosting morale, loyalty, and long-term shop success.\nVISION Hi-Tech Training and Expo: https://visionkc.com/\nPete McNeil, McNeil’s Auto Care, Sandy and Riverton, UT. Pete’s previous episodes HERE\nLauren Briggs, Sales & Marketing Director. NAPA Auto Care. Lauren’s previous episodes HERE\nJason Rainey, Vice President NAPA Auto Care. Jason’s previous episodes HERE\nThanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/\n\nThanks to our Partner, Today's Class\n\nOptimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/\n\nThanks to our Partner, KUKUI\n\nStop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI’s integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. Get industry-leading customer support with KUKUI at https://www.kukui.com/\n\nThanks to our Partner, Pit Crew Loyalty\n\nYou’re probably tired of chasing new customers who never return. We understand. 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