Universal Technical Institute Named Automotive Preferred Supplier by AAA

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, collision repair, diesel, marine and motorcycle technicians, announced today that AAA (American Automobile Association) has named it as an Automotive Preferred Supplier. Through this new agreement, UTI will provide technical automotive training for AAA roadside service providers at its nine automotive campuses throughout the United States.

“UTI has provided technical training for more than 40 years and AAA is eager to utilize UTI’s extensive knowledge and certified instructors to help train our service providers”

“We are very pleased that AAA, a leader and advocate for all motorists, has selected UTI as its Automotive Preferred Supplier for technical training,” said Kimberly J. McWaters, president and CEO of UTI. “This agreement further demonstrates AAA’s dedication to its 51 million members. The UTI team is committed to supporting AAA’s roadside service providers through high-level technical training at our automotive facilities.”

The collaboration will benefit service providers by bringing UTI’s expertise in on-site automotive training together with the proven AAA technical training curriculum.

“UTI has provided technical training for more than 40 years and AAA is eager to utilize UTI’s extensive knowledge and certified instructors to help train our service providers,” said Patty Kleinfeldt, director of Quality and Education Services for AAA. “This is another step we have taken to further invest in service excellence to members.”

About AAA

As North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at www.AAA.com.

About Universal Technical Institute Inc.

Universal Technical Institute Inc. is a leading provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, collision repair, diesel, marine and motorcycle technicians. The company offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at 10 campuses across the United States, and manufacturer-sponsored advanced programs at 19 dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, Universal Technical Institute Inc. offers specialized technical education programs under several well-known brands -- Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech). For more information, visit www.uti.edu.