iATN Marks 10-year Anniversary

The International Automotive Technicians’ Network (iATN) celebrates its 10-year anniversary in July 2005, growing from a 50-member e-mail group in 1995 into an extensive online technical resource with a global membership of more than 45,000 automotive service technicians. “This organization has become the most powerful networking tool in the world for automotive professionals,” said Tom Roberts, a technician-member from Autonerdz, East Olympia, Wash., who was among the first to participate in the network’s Technical Discussion when it first opened approximately 10 years ago. Today, iATN (www.iatn.net) has members from 135 countries and industry support from many of the leading automotive companies and manufacturers. It is the world’s largest online community of automotive technicians who collectively share nearly 1 million years of experience. “Members sharing their depth of experience has been the basis of iATN from the beginning. The content is truly member-driven and the success iATN enjoys today is a direct reflection of its members’ participation and willingness to share their knowledge,” said Brent Black, founder of iATN and a former automotive technician and repair shop owner.