Automotive/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can usually answer how to fix automotive problems or at least how to troubleshoot the problem on most cars and trucks. I specialize in mechanical and electrical work, but do occasional paint/body/fabrication work. I'm from the U.S., so, I might not be able to answer specific questions from 'non-North American available' vehicles.

Experience in the area

I am an ASE certified master automotive technician for 15 years with a degree in automotive technics and business management. For the last 20+ years I've worked on just about everything with an engine or wheels. I have owned and operated an automotive repair business since 1993. I can also help with information about Pa. state inspection and the Pa. vehicle code.

Organizations

Formerly held a NASCAR license and built/maintained race cars.

Education/Credentials

Degree in Automotive techics and business management, as well as ASE certified master technician, PA state inspection license, completed trainings from Bendix, Bear, Moog, PDQ and countless others.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Everything. The primary reason I'm a volunteer on this site is to help people while I sometimes learn a thing or two myself from the research I sometimes need to do in order to give the answer expected of me.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Garrett A. Morgan, the inventer of the first traffic light, never learned to drive a car. He also invented the 'gas mask'.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

The "black smoke" seen coming out of diesel equipped vehicles is safer for the environvent than the exhaust from gasoline powered vehicles.