Tom secured his first job at a repair shop in 1981, beginning humbly as a mechanic’s helper. During his time there, he was fortunate to be able to work alongside a master mechanic who provided valuable mentorship that he would carry with him as his experience increased. In his first four years, Tom began to manage the shop as the owner focused on expanding into a second location. He continued to work in repair shops and a dealership, logging hours of technical training and soaking up every bit of knowledge that he could from other experienced mechanics. After landing a management position with a large automotive repair franchise, Tom moved his way up to become the operations manager of three locations, overseeing the day to day activities. After ten years, the franchise owners decided to sell the shops in 1996, and Tom was ready to branch out on his own. He had received hundreds of hours of training in both automotive service and management and was poised and ready to use his experience to help the people of West Islip, New York, with their car repair and maintenance needs. Tom is proud to call West Islip home and is thrilled to be able to help others with his passion.