A+ AUTOCARE. Serving North County since 1987.
A+ AUTOCARE team
Poway's premier autocare team
Representing more than 300 years of
cumulative pro auto experience
A+ AUTOCARE team
Meet the A+ AUTOCARE team. Learn more about their qualifications by viewing their profiles.
Andy Chandler
General Manager / President
Alan Calgaro
Service Manager
David Swanson
Service Advisor
Steve Nguyen
Office Manager
Chris Schwieters
Auto Technician
Dan Costa
Auto Technician
Mike Matthews
Auto Technician
Comron Shahrokhshahi
Auto Technician
Dagoberto Martinez
Pro Auto Detailer
Employee profiles
Andy Chandler
General Manager / President
- Started A+ AUTOCARE in 1985 as an owner/operator
- AAM (Accredited Automotive Manager)
- 28 years automotive experience
- 24 years business management experience
- ASE Master Technician Certification: A1-A8*
- Service Consultant Certification: C1*
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Alan Calgaro
Service Manager
- Joined A+ AUTOCARE in 1998
- Brings 28 years experience to the team
- Enjoys running an efficient service center resulting in quicker turnarounds
- ASE Certified: Service Consultant C1*
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David Swanson
Service Advisor
- Joined A+ AUTOCARE in 1992
- Brings 24 years experience to the team
- Enjoys helping customers to get fair and economical care for their cars
- ASE Certified: A1, A4, A5, A8, C1*
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Steve Nguyen
Office Manager
- Joined A+ AUTOCARE in 2005
- Brings 12 years experience to the team
- Enjoys working with new customers and multitasking in a professional environment
- Graduated SDSU with a degree in Asian Studies and a minor in Finance
Chris Schwieters
Auto Technician
- Joined A+ AUTOCARE in 2003
- Brings 33 years experience to the team
- Enjoys the challenge and satisfaction of solving difficult-to-diagnose problems
- ASE Master Technician Certification: A1-A8, L1*
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Dan Costa
Auto Technician
- Joined A+ AUTOCARE in 2002
- Brings 34 years experience to the team
- Enjoys working with fellow technicians in problem solving and team efforts
- ASE Master Technician Certification: A1-A8*
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Mike Matthews
Auto Technician
- Joined A+ AUTOCARE in 2008
- Brings 21 years experience to the team
- Enjoys off-roading and camping
- ASE Master Technician Certification: A1-A8, L1*
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Comron Shahrokhshahi
Auto Technician
- Joined A+ AUTOCARE in 2003
- Brings 10 years experience to the team
- My goal is to provide you with a safe and more reliable car
- ASE Certified: A4, A5*
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Dagoberto Martinez
Pro Auto Detailer
- Joined A+ AUTOCARE in 2004
- Brings 8 years experience to the team
- Enjoys working in a well-established company and feels rewarded by customer praise on a job well done
Certifications
Establishing a good relationship with a repair shop you can trust provides peace of mind throughout the life of your car. It's a proven fact that motorists who build such a relationship, along with learning more about proper maintenance, typically enjoy a more satisfactory vehicle repair experience.
Finding a competent auto technician need not be a matter of chance. Much of the guesswork has been eliminated, thanks to national program conducted by the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).
ASE tests and certifies automotive professionals in all major technical areas of repair and service:
A1: Engine Repair
A2: Automatic Transmission
A3: Manual Drive Train & Axles
A4: Steering & Suspension
A5: Brakes
A6: Electrical / Electronic Systems
A7: Heating and A/C
A8: Engine Performance
L1: Advanced Engine Performance Specialist
C1: Service Consultant
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