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fter many years of being told by friends and family that I should be operating my own business, I was finally able to put the pieces together and enter the automotive industry as a business owner in the summer of 2019 — purchasing a local garage that has been serving our area for over 30 years. As a result, I am energized and enthusiastic to cultivate new relationships with those of you that have a passion for cars. Shop owners, parts suppliers, technicians, backyard mechanics, and anyone that just enjoys their automobile all have stories and experiences that are unique. As many of you can relate, from a very young age I had a very keen interest in cars. My curiosity stretches across all areas of an automobile, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, paint and body, and even the newer electronically controlled systems (which admittedly are more and more difficult to work on if you do not have the appropriate diagnostic tools). I have spent the last 35 years tinkering on mine and my neighbor’s cars, learning the right way, wrong way, hard way, and easy way to fix an issue or add that customized touch. I have gone to car shows, both custom and new, local and national, to see who is doing what and to get
a sense of how people think about cars and then take those thoughts and translate them into their own realities. As you now know, my story is not unlike many of yours, one that encompasses many years of trials and tribulations, and highs and lows, but with a whole lot of fun in between. In the coming months, with the vast experience of our employees and our passion, we plan to touch on several topics that may shed some insight on perspectives from both the consumer and industry insiders’ viewpoints as they relate to all types of cars that we enthusiasts care about. ■ Article by Gene Harris of Jim Miles Garage, LLC For more information, please visit www.jimmilesgarage.com Have a question or topic idea for Car Care? Email us at submit@AutoUrge.com
