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Richard Bassler

Fort Lauderdale ,FL

Summary

I’m a hard working, detail oriented technician. I have 4 decades of experience in automotive field. In addition to selling as an agent, I have done all areas of collision, mechanical, fabrication, updates, 4x4 upgrades , restoration, restomods and painting. I know how to sell a vehicle I picked and others unit’s after extensive inspection.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Bric Brac Associate

Salvation Army
11.2024 - 05.2025

I worked in bric brac department sorting and organizing household items which were donated. Boxing and pricing items to send out to their stores . I have 3 decades of estate sales experience and auctions to help me obtain values of items.

Used Car Sales

RZ Auto
09.2022 - 11.2024

Locate and purchase low mileage vehicles. Assess condition and purchase price compared to maximum obtainable value. Estimate repairs needed to bring vehicle to highest profit. I performed all repairs needed to bring vehicles to sale condition .Arranged sale of each vehicle.

Restoration Technician

Graveyard Cars
04.2022 - 09.2022

I assembled classic cars from ground up . First wiring and harness to ductwork and interiors , glass and mechanicals . Some situations involved fabrication. Last before final assembly was panel installation and alignment

Used Car Sales Consultant

Michael Chevrolet
02.2019 - 06.2022

I was inspecting and selling trade ins and local purchases. Also auction vehicles where deemed worthy of sizable profit.

Used Car Agent and Service/ Collision Tech

Bay View Collision/ Reliable Auto Sales
05.2015 - 01.2019

I performed all phases of work to bring each vehicle to sale ready condition. Including frame, bodywork, assembly and final inspection.. Assisted in selling of each unit by advertising and prior customer contacts . I was focused on maximum profit.

Auto Collision , Painter , Sales Agent

KLC Auto
02.1999 - 04.2015

I assisted owner in finding vehicles in many forums including auctions, private parties, websites and classified ads . Performed all repairs needed to vehicles to ensure maximum selling price. We were involved in clear and salvage titles. I did final inspections to each vehicle including options check.

Education

Certificate Of Technical Studies - All Phases of Autobody Repair

Motech Autobody
Warren, MI
10.1984

Skills

    I have decades (4) of experience selling vehicles Each one I performed all repairs needed I’ve done mechanical, paint , collision, lift kits, restoration, restomods, fabrication and frame work My extensive experience gives me a unique selling formula No better person to buy a custom or stock vehicle from than the tech who built it

Timeline

Bric Brac Associate

Salvation Army
11.2024 - 05.2025

Used Car Sales

RZ Auto
09.2022 - 11.2024

Restoration Technician

Graveyard Cars
04.2022 - 09.2022

Used Car Sales Consultant

Michael Chevrolet
02.2019 - 06.2022

Used Car Agent and Service/ Collision Tech

Bay View Collision/ Reliable Auto Sales
05.2015 - 01.2019

Auto Collision , Painter , Sales Agent

KLC Auto
02.1999 - 04.2015

Certificate Of Technical Studies - All Phases of Autobody Repair

Motech Autobody
Richard Bassler