JOSE A. LARA
BIOGRAPHY:
Jose came to the United States in 1977 from Ecuador, South America. He finished high school in San Francisco,
and did basic studies at San Francisco Community College. Jose further continued his education by taking automotive technology
studies at Skyline College at San Mateo County.
Mr. Lara has certifications in:
- A.S.E. Certified Engine Performance
- Brakes & ABS Systems
- M.A.C.S. A/C Certified
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE:
20 years of experience in the Automotive Industry.
Worked as a technician at two San Francisco shops from 1979-1981.
He was a partner at a San Francisco shop from 1982-1989. Sold the partnership and worked as a technician from 1989-1992.
He bought German Auto Clinic is 1982.
Jose Lara would like all of customers to know that one of the reasons that he is in business is to provide "service the way you always wanted it."
JOHN E. CURZI
BIOGRAPHY
John graduated from Nurnberg American High School in Germany in Automotive Mechanics. Later he graduated from
Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA with an A.S. Degree in Automotive Mechanics. He was an apprentice in Germany and a German Journyman since March 1981.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
23 years experience in the Automotive Industry.
Specialty is with German automobiles.
A.S.E. Certified in engine repair.
M.A.C.S. Certified in air conditioning.
Fluent in German and English.
He is currently the Foreman at German Auto Clinic.
KARL STADIE
BIOGRAPHY
Karl is from Santiago, Chile.
He spent 9 years at a school in Germany. 1948-1954 he worked as an Architect Draftsman in Brazil, and owned a boat engine repair shop there
from 1954-1958. From 1958-1963 he worked at a Volkswagon factory in Brazil where he received training on engine, transmission, and front end
repair. Here he also worked in the Part and Service Department. In 1963 he moved to the United States.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
45 years of experience in the Automotive Industry.
1963-1973 Karl worked at a Volkswagon - Porsche Dealer in service and warranty.
1974-1998 he owned an Independent Auto Repair shop (Mt. Diablo German Car Repair).
Fluent in German, Portugues and English.
He is currently the Parts Department Manager and Consultant at German Auto Clinc.