Certifications

• ASE Master Automobile Technician A1-A8
• ASE L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
• California Smog Test/Repair License
• California Brake & Lamp Inspector License
• ASE C1 Automotive Service Consultant
   

About David

After studying Automotive Technology at Montgomery County Community College in Rockville, Maryland, I started my automotive career at a local Alfa Romeo dealership. It was a challenging experience, but I was determined to stay in the automotive repair industry. After about a year at Alfa Romeo, I moved over to a Buick dealership. I ended up leaving the dealership for the world of independent shops in the early 90s. This was a good move for me; I liked working on different makes and models and enjoyed the cozy family atmosphere of a small shop. In fact, most of my career has been spent at independent, family-owned shops.

In 2002, I loaded up the family and moved west to California, mostly to escape the Maryland humidity in the summer and ice in the winter, and I’ve worked in Sacramento and Elk Grove ever since.

I’ve focused primarily on Domestic and Asian vehicles during my career, with an emphasis on emissions, drivability, and difficult electrical problems that other techs and shops struggled with. In my free time, besides taking every automotive update class I can find, I enjoy reading and other nerdy pursuits like astronomy.