
WHAT IS ASE
CERTIFICATION?
Until the early 1970s, consumers had
no way to distinguish between incompetent and competent
mechanics. In response to this need, the independent,
non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) was established in 1972.
ASE's mission is to improve the quality
of vehicle repair and service through the testing and
certification of repair and service professionals.
At present, about 420,000 professionals
hold current certifications. They work in every segment
of the automotive service industry: car and truck dealerships,
independent garages, fleets, service stations, franchises,
and more.
MEET OUR TEAM
OF EXPERIENCED, CERTIFIED TECHS, OWNERS and STAFF
We believe that our staff of technicians rival the best
anywhere in metropolitan Atlanta, based upon their experience,
teamwork and dedication. Moreover, they work very well
together and are always available for consultation to
one another, when situations present themselves. They
truly work as an excellent team and, in our estimation,
can resolve even the most problematic challenges. |
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CURTIS
PADGETT
Our general manager and principal service adviser, Curtis has seventeen years experience and is an ASE certified automotive technician and diesel mechanic. While his primary duties require him to man the front desk and write service orders, Curtis is particularly adept at identifying problems, which might require greater amounts of time by other people. We believe that this ability helps us to locate and repair problems quickly and properly. But, most importantly, it saves our customers diagnostic time, which can otherwise be costly. Curtis lives in Woodstock with his wife and three children. He enjoys four-wheeling and a variety of shooting sports. |
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PAUL
OLAKER
Paul is the most experienced member of our crew and, in our estimation, a first-rate mechanic. While, as an ASE certified technician, he is well qualified to work on any of today’s highly sophisticated automobiles, Paul is our resident authority on General Motors’ vehicles, having attended a wide variety of their continuing educational seminars. A lifetime resident of Georgia, Paul resides here in Marietta and is an avid golfer.
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DAVID
TRAN
The newest addition to our family, he comes to us with a full twenty-two years of automotive experienced. He is an ASE certified technician and is experienced with all automotive nameplates, both foreign and domestic. David was born in Vietnam, but came to America in 1980, where he attended school and, later, began learning the automotive trade. He lives here in Marietta with his wife and enjoys fishing and drag racing.
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JAMES
MCCARTHUR
Our resident veteran is James, who, we are proud to say, spent four years in the United States Marine Corps. He has eight years of valuable automotive experience and lives in Woodstock with his wife and three daughters. In his free time, he enjoys reading and fishing.
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TERESA
TRIBBLE
Accounting and Customer Service One of the truly unheralded
members of our staff is David's wife, Teresa. With both
feet firmly planted on the ground at all times, she keeps
things running smoothly, when everyone else is busy. Teresa
handles the majority of general customer service responsibilities,
including scheduling, as well as all of our accounting
duties. She has an outstanding background in customer
service, having served in similar capacities with Kroger
for over twenty-four years. |
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DAVID
TRIBBLE
David Tribble was practically born into the automotive
repair business. His father, Charlie, spent his entire
career, encompassing more than fifty years, in and around
the automotive and oil businesses. As a matter of fact,
throughout David's youth, his dad and his mom, Doris,
owned and operated service stations located in northern
Alabama.
In 1999, David decided to open Tribble's Automotive and
built his first shop near the corner of Trickum and Shallowford
Roads, in Marietta. Since that time, our business has
grown so rapidly that we have moved twice and may find
it necessary to do so within the near future.
David's business philosophy is very simple: give the people
the best possible service, an honest deal and a fair price
and they'll keep coming back continuously. This has proven
to be true, as we have a customer return rate in excess
of 97%! David has been an ASE certified Master Technician
and has in excess of thirty years, hands-on experience
at the dealer and technical levels. |
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MICHAEL
TRIBBLE
The newest addition to our staff is David and Teresa's son, Michael, who has just begun learning the family business.
Michael is a student at Sequoyah High School and, while not attending classes, handles the responsibilities of shop steward, in which he performs a large and varied number of responsibilities.
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And last but certainly not least, the mascots:.
KARMAN
TRIBBLE
Although Karman has been around the business as long as
most of the "Techs" she is not certified. But that's not
why we don't let her work on cars. It's because she is
only 7" tall, And she hates it when she chips a nail !
Her main job is to greet every customer and sleep
on the mat in front of the door. |
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DIESEL
TRIBBLE
The newest addition to the mascot team, Diesel keeps Karman company
when it comes to greeting the desk, greeting the customers and keeping
the staff in all-around good spirits.
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