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  Guest Editorial

See what makes us different ...
and the same!

Posted 4/10/2012

More than 90 percent of ASA member-shops are family-owned businesses, according to our 2011 AutoInc. readership survey. Learn what different generations from the same shop are thinking and how they are relating in this customer-driven industry.In this month’s “Generationally Speaking” department, meet David Lincoln, general manager of Precision Automotive Services; and Michael Singers, service writer, in Spring, Texas.

Baby Boomer Generation X

Michael SingersMichael Singers, Baby Boomer

What do you think about when you’re brushing your teeth in the morning?
The day ahead.

What is the best decision you have ever made?
Having children.

Beverage of choice:
Dr Pepper

How did you get into the automotive service and repair business?
Had an interest in cars.

Show you have to record if you’re going to miss it:
NASCAR race.

What do you drive?
2003 Monte Carlo

If you had a free weekend by yourself, what would you do?
Go to the beach.

What advice would you give a young person who is graduating from high school today?
Seek higher education.

What do you like most about your work?
The reward of a job well done.

Favorite musician or type of music?
Smooth jazz.

David LincolnDavid Lincoln, Generation X

What do you think about when you’re
brushing your teeth in the morning?

Is my son dressed and ready for school so I won’t be late for work?

What is the best decision you have ever made?
Having children.

Drink of choice:
Sweet tea.

How did you get into the automotive service business?
It is family-owned.

Show that you have to record if you miss it:
Deadliest Catch 

What do you drive?
2010 Avalanche

If you had a free weekend by yourself, what would you do?
Paint my garage floor. 

What piece of advice would you give a young person who is graduating from high school today?
Stay in school and figure out what you want to do in life after college. 

What do you like most about your work?
Getting to meet new people all the time and help them get better educated about their car.

Favorite musician or favorite type of music?
Country.

In future issues, we are inviting different generations from each shop (you don’t have to be related) to participate in the “Generationally Speaking” department. If you are interested, please send AutoInc. Editor Leona Dalavai Scott a quick note at leonad@asashop.

 
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