There is no certification for this stuff.... 
 
            At the dealership, the general repair, and the corner station shop. All across the T.C. you will see the ASE certificates. Displaying the associated mechanical prowess of the resident shop lead and employees. Stating the proficiency of automotive systems, in no uncertain terms, rated by a nationally accredited institution. In the custom business, its not so obvious who has sufficient training in the areas you care about most. 

             Let us be direct for a moment. This set of truths is not good for a new under informed customer. Much less, the seasoned enthusiast. Just looking for a solution for the lack of time that comes with the seasoning. It's actually easy to get involved in a nightmare situation. We have picked up the slack in the past, left over by this type of thing. As I was apprenticing my way up, to get to the point of owning this outfit. It never occurred to me, that it was optional to have a successful project. And it would be ok to charge more at mid project because it was not working out, time wise, or physically for that matter. These things just never crossed my mind. But, it does cross the mind of some. This has always been a sore spot for me, and other people in the industry who share the same concerns. 

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