Toronto, Ontario — September 16, 2019 — After the latest MazTech service skills competition last Friday, Adam Bochek has been named Canada’s top Mazda technician.
Each year, Mazda technicians across the country vie for the opportunity to compete in Richmond Hill, Ont. for the title of Canada’s top Mazda tech. The competition’s tasks range from engine testing, diagnosis of faults and performing repairs on vehicles and car components. With just 20 minutes to complete each job, the winner secures a spot on Canada’s team for the MazTech international competition.
Bochek, of Stoney Creek, Ont., scored top marks against nine other Canadian technicians in finding, diagnosing and repairing several problems on a 2019 Mazda CX-3. Among the vehicle’s issues: no ignition power, ignition only responding if the remote is near the push button, vehicle cranks but will not start, rough sounding engine, left rear power window not working properly, and front wipers not settling when parked.
Bochek was the first to step away from his vehicle, indicating his confidence in rectifying all the problems on the work order. He even found and diagnosed a few bonus problems not outlined on the order.
Second place went to Dany St-Pierre of Mazda De Sherbrooke, Que., while David Deweerd of Pfaff Mazda in London, Ont. snagged a third-place finish.
As the 2019 winner, Bochek is assured a place on the Canadian team set to compete at the Mazda international competition in Japan in 2021. The team’s vacant spot will be filled by the winner of next year’s MazTech competition.
