Gary Caridi
Travelers Rest,SC
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Vintage Auto SC
02.2024 - Current
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Installed aftermarket performance upgrades
Certified Volkswagen Automotive Technician
Steve White Volkswagen
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
- Certified Electrical Specialist
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
Used Car Technician
Parks Buick GMC
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Performed multi-point mechanical and safety inspections.
- Effectively communicated with internal service advisor and used car manager on vehicle repair estimates.
- Worked closely with parts department to ensure accurate parts were ordered.
- Diagnosed and performed repairs on various makes and models.
- Increased sales of used cars by ensuring all vehicles met quality standards before being offered to customers.
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge of proper diagnostic procedures and repair techniques.
Quality Control Inspector/Automotive Technician
America's Auto Auction Greenville
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided detailed explanations of necessary repairs to account representatives to increase vehicle value.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to identify underlying causes of vehicle malfunctions quickly and accurately.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and advancements, allowing for accurate diagnosis and repair of various makes and models.
- Ensured customer safety by performing comprehensive inspections on all serviced vehicles prior to release.
- Performed post sale arbitrations.
- Visually inspected vehicles for frame damage, flood damage, or major drive train concerns.
Used Car Technician
CarMax
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Performed multi-point inspections
- Increased sales of used cars by ensuring all vehicles met quality standards before being offered to customers.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake checks, and fluid replacements; ensuring vehicles were in safe operating condition.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Worked closely with internal auction service department to ensure vehicles were ready for sale day.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor costs and required parts expenses.
Education
Automotive Certification - Automotive Mechanics
NASCAR Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC06.2007
HVAC Technician - HVAC Installation And Repair
Southern Westchester BOCES
Elmsford, NY06.2003
Skills
- Electrical Specialist
- HVAC Specialist/EPA 609 certification
- Forklift Certified
- ACC Alignment specialist
- Reynolds, CDK, Alldata, Elsapro, Iwire, Mykaarma, Xtime
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Vintage Auto SC
02.2024 - Current
Certified Volkswagen Automotive Technician
Steve White Volkswagen
05.2022 - 02.2024
Used Car Technician
Parks Buick GMC
08.2019 - 05.2022
Quality Control Inspector/Automotive Technician
America's Auto Auction Greenville
10.2017 - 07.2019
Used Car Technician
CarMax
09.2015 - 10.2017
Automotive Certification - Automotive Mechanics
NASCAR Technical Institute
HVAC Technician - HVAC Installation And Repair
Southern Westchester BOCES
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