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Our team

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All technicians and mechanics have attended more classes, online training modules, and automotive training clinics than can be mentioned here.
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    David | Owner

    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.

  • Julie Owner Photo

    Julie | Owner

    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

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    Shawn | Service Advisor

    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?

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    James | Mechanic

    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

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    Brandon | Mechanic

    How long have you been a mechanic? 

    17 years

    What is your favorite aspect of being a mechanic?

    Solving problems, always different every day

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

    Underground cable installation

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

    Enjoying friends and family, you never know when or if you’ll see them again

    Is there an interesting fact about you?

    I have never broken a bone

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

    Always stick to your maintenance schedule. Even if you can’t afford to get it all done at once, do something once a week/month. Maintenance is cheaper than a new car or major repair.

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    Jon | Mechanic

    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

  • Lorelei Apprenticeship Photo

    Lorelei | Apprenticeship

    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.

  • Dakota Apprencticeship Photo

    Dakota | Apprencticeship

    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

  • Ramona Shuttle Driver/Admin Photo

    Ramona | Shuttle Driver/Admin

    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