This is where top automotive talent ignites their skills, owns the challenges, and claims the prizes.

Every year, the CFADA’s Auto Tech Competition brings Central Florida’s sharpest high-school and second-career automotive students together for an electrifying showcase of talent.

It starts with a high-stakes written test that puts your knowledge of automotive fundamentals, electrical systems, and diagnostics to the ultimate test. Only the top 20 advance to the hands-on showdown — a fast-paced diagnostic challenge where the clock is ticking and the tools are live. Competitors dive into real vehicles and components (engines, tires, tools, and more) under pressure to prove who’s got what it takes.

The top three walk away with educational scholarships, pro-level tools, and serious bragging rights. Plus, they connect face-to-face with local employers looking for the next generation of talent.