D & J's Automotive

How long have you been a mechanic? 

30 years

What is your favorite aspect of being a mechanic?

The fulfillment of taking something broken and putting it back to its glory

If you weren’t a mechanic, what would you be doing?

Probably construction

What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Kayaking, floating, anything dealing with water

Is there an interesting fact about you?

I had hip surgery when I was 5, I was in a full body cast and told not to walk for 6 months

What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?

Performing vehicle maintenance is not a myth, it does keep your vehicle in tip top shape, so you can get the most use out of your investment.

How long have you been an Office Manager?

21 years

What role(s) do you have?

Easiest description….. where there is a need I fill it

What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Really anything as long as I’m with family

Is there an interesting fact about you?

I enjoy hanging out with family and friends playing a card game named Wizard.

What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?

Maintenance isn’t just a suggestion, if you stay on top of it, it truly does help in keeping your vehicle healthy

How long have you been a service advisor?

22 years

What is your favorite aspect of being a service advisor?

Helping people

If you weren’t a service advisor, what would you be doing?

Fishing

What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Fishing / Lake Life

Is there an interesting fact about you?

How long have you been a mechanic? 

40 years

What is your favorite aspect of being a mechanic?

Ability to work on my own stuff

If you weren’t a mechanic, what would you be doing?

Astrophysicist

What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Astronomy, Helping Others

Is there an interesting fact about you?

I’ve read two books no longer in print

What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?

Preventative, Preventative, Preventative

How long have you been a mechanic?

20 years

What is your favorite aspect of being a mechanic?

Figuring out the hard stuff

If you weren’t a mechanic, what would you be doing?

Back to the military

What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Hiking, Climbing, riding dirt bikes

Is there an interesting fact about you?

I’m a Ginger

What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?

Do it, or suffer the consequences

How long have you been a mechanic?

0 years, working on my apprenticeship

What is your favorite aspect of being an apprentice?

Learning

If you weren’t learning about mechanics, what would you be doing?

Veterinarian

What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Drawing

Is there an interesting fact about you?

My name is from Gilmore Girls

What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?

Keep up with your maintenance schedule, its worth it.

How long have you been a mechanic?

0 years, working on my apprenticeship

What is your favorite aspect of being an apprentice?

Being able to have hands on learning

If you weren’t learning about mechanics, what would you be doing?

Bee Keeping

What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Fishing

Is there an interesting fact about you?

I’m an Eagle Scout

What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?

Don’t be a You Tube mechanic

How long have you been with D & J’s Automotive?

7 years

What role(s) do you have?

I’m typically the shuttle driver, answering phones when Shawn is unavailable, where there is a need I fill it

What are some of your hobbies or interests outside of work?

Spending time with my family

Is there an interesting fact about you?

I am a licensed electrician

What is the best advice you'd give regarding vehicle maintenance?

Change your oil early or on time, never late