You are tired of blindly opening your wallet every time your
vehicle needs service. You just want the parts fixed that are
broken. You would like the service manager to speak in language
you can understand.
The Promise
To bring honesty and mutual respect back to the automotive
repair industry. Give us a chance with your car, truck or
SUV and we promise you’ll walk away satisfied. See
what our customers say.
MISSION: To Return the Trust Originally Instilled by the Family
Mechanic Through Honest, Ethical and Thorough Workmanship
John Long -- Co-Owner, Technician & Service Writer
John Long is a graduate of Wyoming Technical school in 1989 with an associates degree in automotive science. He currently is an ASE Certified Master Technician in Engine Repair, Automatic Trans/Transaxle, Manual Drivetrain and Axles, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electrical Systems, Heating and Air Conditioning and Engine Performance. Having worked at Roger Beasley North, Christian Brothers Automotive and Premier Mazda in Georgetown, John has over 12 years of professional experience with virtually every make and model in existence.
John's Quote "I know nothing and I can prove it"
-----
Dan Pedroza - Service Manager
Dan Pedroza is our Lead Service Writer at our Round Rock Location. He is a 1993 graduate from the University of Texas at El Paso with BBAs in Computer Information Systems and Marketing. Since 1998, Dan has been involved in the automotive industry in many capacities. Before joining Automotive Specialist, he worked at Christian Brothers Automotive as an ASE Certified Service Writer for an extremely talented group of ASE Certified Master Technicians and gained valuable experience on how to run a successful shop ethically and professionally.
-----
Brian Trice - Service Writer
Brian joined Automotive Specialist in January 2008 as a Service Writer at our Round Rock Location. He has an English Degree from UT. Brian's experience includes working as a porter at Don Hewlett Chevorlet, selling cars at Classic Honda, customer service at a Houston automotive dealership and a parts manager at Volvo. Brian and his wife Karen welcomed their first child (a son--Justin) in October '08.
-----
Brent Davison--Service Writer
Brent joined Automotive Specialist in 2008 as a Service Writer at our Georgetown Location. Brent is an Automotive Electronics Specialist, with a 12 year background in the mobile electronics industry, show cars, and custom car audio. He is M.E.C.P. (Mobile Electronics Certification Program) certified and owned his own car audio shop for four years until he was hired by Alpine Electronics in Los Angeles, CA to fabricate custom concept cars for two years. Brent and his wife Heather have moved back home to Texas to start a family.
-----
Corky Matney - Founder/Co-Owner
As the original proprietor, Corky opened Japanese Specialist in downtown Austin over 15 years ago. Relocating to Round Rock in 2000, Corky brought John in as a partner 4 years ago and the business has boomed ever since. With Automotive Specialist now in good hands, Corky spends most of his time running his other operation, First Hand Car Wash on 183 in Austin.
-----
Vernon Henneman - Technician
Our veteran technician, Vern has been with Automotive Specialist since John took over the shop space in 2005. With 25 years professional experience, Vern is our master tech for virtually all japanese models.
-----
Ernie Miller - Technician
Ernie was at Christian Brothers for over 5 years and ran his own shop for 7 years before that. Married for 24 years, he built and flies his own airplane. We are proud to have him.
-----
Jeremiah Hedges- Technician
Jeremiah is a master convertible top and rollbar installer and performs all of our inspections, alignments and oil changes. He is training to become a full-fledged technician. Jeremiah's Quote: "WHAT??"
-----
Adam Ambabo - Technician
Adam has almost 20 years in the Automotive Industry. He lived in Hawaii for 15 years and attended UHCC in Hawaii. Adam is a L-1 & A/C ASE Certified Mechanic.
-----
Robin Everett - Technician
Robin joined our team in 2007. He has been a tech since 2000 and was at NTB for 6 years and Riata Ford for 1 year. His specialty is Heavy Line Work--Engines, Clutches, Rear Ends, Brakes and Steering Suspensions.
Robin's Quote "Git-R- Done"
-----
Cody Woodson - Technician
Cody has a 6 year background in the Automotive Industry. Having moved from Reno, NV to work for Automotive Specialist he is one of our up & coming technicians. Cody enjoys racing in his off time and is our "Euro Guru".
-----
Daryl Coleman--Technician
Daryl is a Master Mechanic and heads up our Georgetown Location.
-----
Dennis Hedges - CFO
Dennis retired from IBM in 1997 and went to work in the pro shop at Berry Creek Country Club in Georgetown, mostly for the free golf. With over 18 years of management and finance experience, he makes sure the shop runs in the black and John doesn't do everything for free. Dennis's Quote: "See you tomorrow if the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise"
-----
Jeana Long - Customer Service
After 14 years of marriage to John, the two have finally realized their vision of running a shop together. She has been involved in the automotive industry for over 20 years, starting for Covert group & then Roger Beasley Mazda and meeting John at Saturn of Austin years ago. They have worked together ever since at several dealerships in Central Texas and continue living their dream of owning/running an honest, ethical repair shop. Jeana acts as general customer service .
-----
Jeanette King--Customer Service
Jeanette (John Long's much younger sister) joined Automotive Specialist in 2008. She serves as John's Assistant and does whatever John tells her to do.
All Contents
are Copyright © by John Long Automotive Specialists. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Web
Site by Yo Leroy!