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In the Garage’s content is created by a passionate team of certified automotive experts, technical writers, industry insiders, and other experienced contributors from the car community.
Each piece of technical, how-to content is either written by an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified automobile technician or written by a qualified writer, and then thoroughly reviewed or fact-checked by a certified technician.
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Mia Bevacqua has over 14 years of experience in the auto industry and holds a bachelor’s degree in automotive technology. Her knowledge has been applied to automotive software engineering, mechanical failure analysis inspections and, of course, writing. Instead of high-end cars, Mia prefers fixer-upper oddballs, like her 1987 Cavalier Z-24 and 1998 Astro Van AWD. Her dream car is a Citation X11.
Credentials:
ASE Master Automobile Technician, Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician, L1, L2, L3, and L4 Advanced Level Specialist certification
15 years of industry experience
Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Automotive Systems
Mitchell Dyche has a diverse history of working in the automotive industry. He’s also involved in professional motorsports, mainly as a crew chief, and oversees data acquisition and driver/chassis development. He races with the National Auto Sport Association (NASA), with several podiums and one track record.
Credentials:
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
SFI Certified Safety Inspector
Automotive community affiliation: National Auto Sport Association
William “Bill” Guzenski has produced hundreds of how-to videos for the automotive community. When not working in the Contact Center in Grand Prairie, Texas for CarParts.com, he’s attending race events and car shows throughout the country. He also loves to travel in his 40-foot motorhome, exploring abandoned mines and ghost towns. He’s currently building another car for Bonneville Salt Flats and will be campaigning a drag car at several events.
Credentials:
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
Automotive community affiliation: Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
Richard McCuistian has worked for nearly 50 years in the automotive field as a professional technician, an instructor, and a freelance automotive writer for Motor Age, ACtion magazine, Power Stroke Registry, and others. He has developed training courses and written or edited training material for companies in the U.S. Canada, and the Netherlands, and even Bulgaria. He maintained an “ask a mechanic” website for 10 years answering questions emailed to him from all over the world. Richard has an instructional automotive YouTube channel “McCuistian” with 13,500 subscribers and over 1,300 videos.
Credentials:
ASE Certified for more than 30 years in 10 categories, including L1 Advanced Engine Performance and Light Vehicle Diesel.
Professional Mechanic/Technician for 25 years
Spent 5 years in fleet maintenance, 20 years in independent shops and dealerships.
Senior Contributing Editor at Motor Age Magazine. He has won two International Automotive Media Awards for technical articles published in trade magazines.
Has attended automotive training from OEMs including GM, Volkswagen, Mazda, Renault, Jeep, Chrysler, as well as additional training at events like KC Vision and MACS (Mobile Air Climate Systems Association).
Tony Harlin is a Master Gas and Diesel Diagnostic Technician with over 18 years of experience. He works full-time at a large independent automotive shop as a driveability and repair technician working on all types of vehicles with a focus on diesels. ASE certifications include A1-A9, L1 and L2, as well as X1.
Credentials:
ASE A1-A9
L1 & L2 Advance Engine Performance Gas & Diesel X1 Exhaust Systems
Brian Jones spent more than 20 years working as an ASE Certified Master Tech and Parts Specialist at multiple dealerships. Currently, he lives with his wife and children in a suburb of Dallas, TX. He spends his time dreaming about pickup trucks, muscle cars, Jeeps and anything related to motorsports. He works with numerous dealerships around the country as a consultant. In his spare time, Brian likes to visit new places and hopes to travel the world.
Jacqui Fauni is a contributing writer and editor for In the Garage, specializing in features, guides, and both product and lifestyle content. With over 10 years of experience in copywriting—five of which have been in the automotive industry—and a BA in English and Psychology from UC Berkeley, Jacqui is passionate about community-building and helping to make parts knowledge and the automotive space as a whole more accessible to everyday drivers. As an old soul, she’d pick cruising down the coast in a classic car over a day at the track anytime.
Hunter Johnson is a lifelong automotive enthusiast and contributing writer for In the Garage. Hunter’s English literature background and passion for all things four-wheeled led him to the automotive marketing space, where he has spent the past four years supporting brands such as Honda and Porsche. Hunter has a deep knowledge of car parts and keen eye for automotive trends, which means he’s always on the lookout for the next future classic.
Lisa Conant grew up in Canada around a solid contingency of gear heads and DIY motor enthusiasts and isn’t afraid to get some grime under her own fingernails. She is an eclectic writer with a varied repertoire in the automotive industry, writing numerous product round-ups and reviews, how-to-guides, and research pieces with a focus on daily drivers and recreational vehicles. When she’s not writing about lift kits and paint chip solutions, you can find her hanging out in New Hampshire with her family and her car-hating cats.
The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. Guided by CarParts.com’s thorough editorial process, our team strives to produce guides and resources DIYers and casual car owners can trust.
Here at In the Garage, we love reading stories from our readers about their daily drivers. You can share your thoughts with us by sending us feedback through our Contact Us page or joining our growing social automotive communities and participating in lively discussions with your fellow car owners and enthusiasts from around the country.
Our team of experts is also ready to answer your questions and give you sound advice about your vehicle whenever possible.