Who We Are
As someone who has worked in various positions in the auto industry, including in the shop, fleet management companies, and on the insurance side, I have come to a conclusion: it is time to take action. Over the last decade, vehicles have undergone significant changes. This is no longer a business of "grease monkeys," but a well-oiled industry that involves highly trained technicians with expertise in electronic engineering, mixed substrates, and innovative engineering. Your average sedan contains 3,500 pounds of metal, and at 55 mph, you and your loved ones are sitting behind 87,316 pounds of force. So why is it that a repair center must be fully certified to fix your vehicle, while a non-certified insurance appraiser can decide what operations they will "pay for" and which they won't? Does this make you feel safe? It shouldn't.
Get in touch and make a change.
I am currently involved in a campaign to improve safety in my industry, and I have been in contact with local legislators to express my concerns. I recently sent a letter to Joe Hogan, a legislator in my area, outlining my proposals. To my surprise, Mr. Hogan's office contacted me 48 hours later and expressed interest in my ideas. They said they would need to investigate further and promised to call me back. However, it's been a week now and I haven't heard back from them yet. Brian Fitzpatrick's office called me too, but they only handle federal issues, and they referred me to other offices that I had already approached. I am sharing the document below, and I encourage others to contact their legislators to support these changes that will benefit everyone.