How did you get into Autowerkes?
``There was a recession in the economy and I decided to go work on cars myself, so that's what I did. I was hired working on 911s.``
What do you enjoy? What are you passionate about?
``I started out wanting to be around Porches when I was 10 or 11 years old. I was already working on cars when I turned 12. I was taking things apart, putting things together. There's a definite satisfaction when you have figured out some problem or issue with a car, or when you've finished a repair and everything works well. Learning is my passion.``
Why is Autowerkes so successful?
``Autowerkes is a work in progress. We're always listening and trying to improve. You gotta have passion for what you want to work on. You gotta have a passion for learning. Learning is life. I love to learn stuff.``
How did you get into Autowerkes?
``I was between jobs and Bruce's ex-partner's wife knew me. They were looking for a technician. It started out as a part time job and turned into this!``
What do you enjoy? What are you passionate about?
``I just enjoy the troubleshooting side of it, completion, working on a nice vehicle, and talking with the customers--they're always nice to talk to. I'm working with people that I've been with for 30-something years. It's a nice working environment for the automotive industry.``
What do you think makes Autowerkes so successful?
``We're a smaller company. We're watching the details a little bit because we're more passionate about it. It's more than just a job.``
Phil is an ASE Master Certified Technician.
How did you get into Autowerkes?
``Before Autowerkes--in high school--I worked at a gas station working on cars and pumping gas. Later I worked for another independent repair shop which was right across the alley from Bruce. He picked me up and taught me everything I know.``
What do you enjoy? What are you passionate about?
``Helping people out, getting them back on the road, and keeping their cars going good. In the beginning I was just into the repair aspect of it and seeing how things worked. Since I got on the customer service end, it's changed a bit.``
What do you think makes Autowerkes successful?
``Our customer service and doing what it takes to never give up on a problem. Doing what it takes to help people out.``
Johnny has plenty of experience--much of his expertise comes with taking courses and workshops with various manufacturers from fuel injection repair to engine rebuilding.
Originally had a car he would only use on the weekends to race, but chose to get into autocross because he wanted to have a car he could drive on the street, as well as race on the weekend.
Has always been into cars, and racing, and got into autocross because it looked like another fun way to race.