Expert Details
Automotives
ID: 738063
California, USA
- Perform all necessary functions required of Expert Witness including vehicle inspection, complaint verification, repair order review, technical-system research, report composition, consultation with plaintiffs and legal council and giving testimony at Depositions and Trials
- Extensive knowledge in vehicle-system diagnosis, electrical systems, engine repair, diagnosis and drivability, brakes, suspensions, computers and emissions systems
- Pre-purchase vehicle inspector and Mobile Technician with over 33 years experience on various years, makes and models of vehicles
- SMOG Certified Test and Repair Technician.
- Auto Technology and Mechanics instructor with over 20 years experience
- Bureau of Automotive Repair Certified Instructor since 2013
- ASE re-Certified Master Technician since 2004
- Receive regular training and education for updated SMOG and technical automotive systems through Bureau of Automotive Repair Smog Technician Update and California Automotive Teachers Conferences
- Own, operate and manage Internet-based pre-purchase vehicle inspection service (car-inspectors.com). Perform accurate vehicular inspection diagnosis and maintain good customer relations. Provide verbal evaluations and consultation with customers. Compile and email inspection reports including summaries, checklists, estimates, photographs and videos to clients
- Created large volume of Automotive teaching materials including worksheets, lab-sheets, PPTs, quizzes and tests.
- CANVAS Certified Online Instructor
- Diagnosed and repaired all makes, models and years of vehicles
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2022 | Degree: Online Instructor Certification | Subject: Intro to Online/LIVE Teaching and Learning Certification | Institution: College of the Canyons Distance Learning |
| Year: 2009 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Business Administration and California Teachers of English Learners Certificate | Institution: University of Phoenix ONLINE |
| Year: 1991 | Degree: | Subject: Writing | Institution: Miami Dade Community College |
| Year: 1981 | Degree: | Subject: Military Training and Electronics / Avionics schools | Institution: US Navy Memphis, TN |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Vehicle Inspector, Expert Witness | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Interview clients to verify problems they are experiencing with their vehicles.- Consult with plaintiff’s counsel regarding vehicle history and issues with vehicle. - Perform vehicle inspections to verify defective systems and components including body, frame, suspension, steering, brakes, tires, engine, transmission, drivetrain, cooling system, HVAC systems, belts, hoses, interior, electrical, electronic, computer, emissions systems, accessory, entertainment and convenience systems. - Enter inspection results on checklist. - Photograph and video vehicle components and systems including parts failure, damage and other discrepancies. - Video vehicle performance during drive-test to verify client’s complaints. - Review vehicle repair records and enter information into narrative report for case. - Write narrative report including diagnosis and evaluation of problems with vehicle including electrical, engine, drivetrain, management and other systems based on existing Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins, training and experience and which dealer-trained technicians were repeatedly unable to correctly diagnose and repair. - Perform verbal and written communication with clients, paralegals and lawyers to explain complicated technical details in layman’s terms. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2021 | Employer: Renee Korper Law Offices | Title: Vehicle Inspector, Expert Witness | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Perform vehicle inspections to verify client’s complaint of defective systems and components including body, frame, suspension, steering, brakes, tires, engine, transmission, drivetrain, cooling system, HVAC systems, belts, hoses, interior, electrical, electronic, computer, emissions systems, accessory, entertainment and convenience systems.- Photograph vehicle components and systems including parts failure, damage and other discrepancies. - Video vehicle operating systems such as running engine, exhaust, dashboard and convenience-center functions and real-time drive-test when required to verify client’s complaints. - Review and cite Vehicle Factory Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins and complaints logged by the public owning similar vehicles with problems similar or identical to defects and issues found. - Review Plaintiff’s Repair Orders and vehicle history and compose inspection report for case. - Perform verbal and written communication with legal secretaries and attorneys to explain technical details and system operation in layman’s terms. - Have preliminary communication with legal counsel representing the case and acquire information needed for upcoming depositions and trials. - Give testimony in depositions and trials. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Vehicle Inspector, Expert Witness | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Perform vehicle inspections to verify client’s complaint of defective systems and components including body, frame, suspension, steering, brakes, tires, engine, transmission, drivetrain, cooling system, HVAC systems, belts, hoses, interior, electrical, electronic, computer, emissions systems, accessory, entertainment and convenience systems.- Enter inspection results on checklist. - Photograph vehicle components and systems including parts failure, damage and other discrepancies. - Video vehicle operating systems such as running engine, exhaust, dashboard and convenience-center functions and real-time drive-test to verify client’s complaints. - Interview clients to verify problems they are experiencing with their vehicles. - Review vehicle repair records and enter information into narrative report for case. - Write narrative report including diagnosis and evaluation of problems with vehicle including electrical, engine, drivetrain, management and other systems based on existing Technical Service Bulletins, training and experience and which dealer-trained technicians were repeatedly unable to correctly diagnose and repair. - Perform verbal and written communication with clients, paralegals and lawyers to explain complicated technical details in layman’s terms. - Have preliminary communication with legal counsel representing the case and acquire information needed for upcoming depositions and trials. - Give testimony in depositions and trials. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Automotive Technology Instructor | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Teach Automotive Technology Courses including Engine Fundamentals, Electrical I and II, Manual transmissions and Transaxles, Engine Performance I and II, A/C and Heating, Brakes, Steering and Suspension, Vehicle Operation and Maintenance and Introduction to Automotive Technology classes.- Teach all ASE Testing areas including A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 and A8. - Teach use of technical diagnostic equipment including scan-tools, bi-directional controls, and lab scopes. - Prepare lesson plans, create, assign and grade assignments. - Teach Auto Technology Courses through CANVAS online learning platform. - Write and grade tests and assignments. - Teach diagnosis and repair of complex drivetrain, accessory, brake, steering, suspension, safety and emissions electrical /electronic control and management systems. - Manage Classroom and Auto Technology lab, instruct and assist students with classwork, shop assignments and projects. - Research and evaluate instructional materials. - Counsel and give recommendations to students. - Issue final grades. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2012 | Employer: Oxnard College | Title: Clean-Air Car-Course Instructor | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Teach Bureau of Automotive Repair Enhanced CACC including preparing lesson plans, giving lectures, reviewing and teaching information on Power Point presentations, issue assignments and worksheets.- Issue lab assignments including using BAR 97 Emission Inspection System and Dynamometer on test vehicles, reading OBDII emissions monitors on Scan tools and doing preliminary and functional tests when performing emissions inspections. - Teach diagnosing emission systems using various scan tool modes including freeze frame and bi-directional testing. - Write and grade assignments and tests, manage classroom. - Manage Auto Technology lab, answer questions and assist students with work. - Counsel and give recommendations and assistance to students. - Issue final grades. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2008 | Employer: Los Angeles Unified School District | Title: Auto Mechanics / ASE Test Prep Teacher | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Teach Suspension/ Brakes, ASE Test Prep and Auto Tune-Up Upgrade classes in North Valley Occupational, West Valley Occupational and Harbor Occupational Centers.- Write lesson plans, issue worksheets, assignments and lab projects. - Substitute automotive classes as needed. - Grade assignments, manage auto lab, give lectures, instruct and assist students on work projects. - Operate and teach the use of brake and suspension repair equipment such as lifts, brake lathes, micrometers, strut compressor, steering - Teach the use of fuel pressure gauges, DVOM’s, compression and vacuum gauges and Scan Tools. - Teach computer and OBDII operation including Generic and OEM trouble codes, live data, Open and Closed loop, sensor and actuator types, operation, location and diagnosis. - Teach testing type sand information contained in typical ASE Automotive Technician tests. - Teach all ASE Testing areas including A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7 and A8. - Issue final grades. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2000 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Pre-purchase Vehicle Inspector, Mobile Technician | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Perform Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections including examination of all vehicular components and systems, including body, frame, suspension, steering, brakes, tires, engine, transmission, drivetrain, cooling system, HVAC systems, belts, hoses, interior, electrical, computer, emissions systems, accessory, entertainment and convenience systems.- Provide parts & labor estimates of needed and recommended repairs. - Scan vehicular computerized systems to read fault-codes and system parameters using state-of-the art PC-based Scan Tool equipment - Photograph vehicle components and systems for damage, parts failure, error messages and other defects. - Video vehicle operating systems such as running engine, exhaust, dashboard and convenience-center functions and real-time drive-test. - Perform consultation with customers to explain vehicle condition and complicated technical details in layman’s terms. - Diagnose and repair all makes and models of vehicles as a mobile-technician. - Examine vehicles to determine extent of damage or malfunctions. - Plan diagnostic and repair procedures using charts, technical manuals, ALL DATA information and experience. - Diagnose and repair electrical/ electronic systems and components using test equipment including digital multimeters, vacuum and compression gauges and scan tools to verify repairs and repair wiring as required. - Replace parts such as cylinder heads, timing belts, water pumps, distributors, injectors, relays, modules and sensors. - Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' specifications. - Test drive vehicles |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1998 to 2000 | Employer: Hope for Homeless Youth | Title: ASE Certified Auto Technician and Instructor | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Diagnosed and repaired all makes, models and years of vehicles.- Performed preventive maintenance tasks on ministry vehicles. - Evaluate and determine needed repairs of vehicles acquired by Hope for Homeless Youth. - Taught auto-mechanics to interns participating in the ministry’s rehab program. - Wrote lesson plans, quizzes and tests for mechanic’s class. - Inspected and repaired automotive brakes, engine systems including ignition, computer, brakes, cylinder heads, cooling systems, transmission, exhaust and electrical systems. - Diagnosed and repaired fuel system, steering and suspension systems and air-conditioning. - Kept abreast of the latest techniques in automotive repairs and services. - Implemented best practices and procedures in automotive services and repairs. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 1998 | Employer: Youth with a Mission | Title: Auto Technician | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Diagnosed and repaired all years, makes and models of vehicles including cars, trucks and busses used for ministry.- Disassemble inspect and rebuild engines. - Replaced head gaskets, timing belts, water pumps, alternators, brakes, transmissions, clutches, hoses, belts, fuel pumps and other components on all years, makes and models of vehicles. - Maintained vehicle functional condition by listening to operator complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components. - Completed scheduled and preventive maintenance such as maintaining fluid levels, engine tune-ups, oil changes, other fluid service and changes, tire rotation and changes, replacing filters, belts and hoses as needed. - Maintained vehicle log books regarding services and repairs. - Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and performing associated diagnosis and repairs. - Maintained auto shop condition and state environmental AQMD requirements through proper disposal of used oil, coolant and other automotive fluids. - Conducted emission system diagnosis and consulted with smog technician regarding needed repairs. - Complied with state vehicle requirements on ministry vehicles. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1988 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Mobile Auto-Technician | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Own and operated on-location Mobile Mechanic service.- Performed on-location diagnosis and repairs of all makes and models of vehicles. - Marketed business, consulted with clients, issued estimates and acquired parts for needed repairs and service. - Diagnosed and repaired problems on location including head gaskets, timing belts and chains, engine performance and drivability problems, transmission problems, clutches, carburetor rebuilds, engine replacements, radiators, water pumps, alternators, brakes, fuel pumps and other repairs. - Maintained vehicle functional condition by listening to owner’s complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components. - Completed preventive maintenance such as maintaining fluid levels, engine tune-ups, oil changes, other fluid service and changes, tire rotation and changes, replacing filters, belts after consulting with customer. - Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and performing associated diagnosis and repairs. - Performed customer relations, collected payments, wrote and issued receipts. - Performed regular on-site vehicle diagnosis, repair and service to employees working at Northrop Grumman facility located in Dominguez Hills, CA (1999-2013). |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| - ASE (re-certified since 2003) Master Automotive Technician through June 2022 - ASE L1 (Advanced Engine Performance) re-certified tech through June, 2023 - ASE G1 (Auto Maintenance and Light Repair) re-certified through December, 2024 - Bureau of Automotive Repair re-certified SMOG Test and Repair technician through August, 2022 - Bureau of Automotive Repair Re-Certified Instructor through Aug, 2022 |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 2015: Consulted with Acquisition Editor and wrote corrections and edits for “Diagnostic Case Studies” found in their textbook. Also wrote outline and Chapter for proposed MLR Textbook. 2010: Wrote columns for online paper on various Sports and High-Performance Car-Enthusiast topics. 1999: Write a weekly column, relating to various automotive operation, interests and automotive system topics. 1998-1999: Write automotive articles for student newspaper, (undisclosed) Community College. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| - Miami Dade Community College Miami, FL. 1989-1991; Writing major (12 Credits) - Glendale College, Glendale, CA. 1998-2001; General Education. (16 Credits) - University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. 2002; Principles of Vocational Education Level 1 (6 credits) - UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA. 2005; Advanced Strategies, Technology and Assessment Voc-Ed (9 Credits) - Various Automotive SMOG technician certification courses including 2003 - 2018; OBDII, Basic and Advanced Clean Air Car Course and 2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 SMOG Technician Update Courses |