Meet the Crew
Behind the Garage

We're engineers, mechanics, educators, and lifelong tinkerers. Together, we're building the most trusted DIY automotive community in the world.

Leadership

The visionaries steering our mission to empower every car owner with knowledge, tools, and confidence.

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Founder & CEO

Marcus Reynolds

Chief Executive Officer

ASE-certified master mechanic turned entrepreneur. Marcus built AutomotiveDIY to bridge the gap between professional auto repair and everyday car owners.

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Co-Founder

Elena Castillo

Chief Technology Officer

Full-stack engineer and data scientist. Elena architect our diagnostic platform, video academy, and AI-powered troubleshooting engine.

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Core Team

The hands, minds, and voices that keep our guides updated, our community thriving, and our tools shipping.

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Jason Torres

Head of Content

Writes and edits our step-by-step repair manuals. Former automotive journalist with 10+ years covering performance builds.

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Aisha Khan

Community Manager

Manages our forum, Discord, and social channels. Ensures every member gets expert help, fast.

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David Liu

Lead Product Designer

Designs our tool kits, app interfaces, and workshop layouts. Believes great tools should feel like an extension of your hands.

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Rachel Monroe

Director of Education

Curates our video academy and certification tracks. Former vocational instructor passionate about accessible STEM learning.

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Cameron Price

Supply Chain Lead

Sources and tests every tool we sell. Works directly with manufacturers to ensure durability and fair pricing.

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Sofia Nakamura

Head of Partnerships

Bridges us with garages, parts suppliers, and automotive schools. Expands our reach while keeping quality front and center.

Our Culture

We don't just talk about hands-on learning. We live it. These values drive every decision we make.

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Radical Transparency

We share costs, failures, and fixes openly. No marketing fluff, just honest engineering and real talk.

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Hands-First Mentality

If it touches our community, we test it ourselves. Every guide, tool, and tutorial goes through real-world validation.

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Inclusive by Design

Auto repair shouldn't have barriers. We build resources that welcome all skill levels, backgrounds, and genders.

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Continuous Improvement

We iterate fast, listen closely, and never stop optimizing. Today's fix becomes tomorrow's standard.

Ready to Get Your Hands Dirty?

We're always looking for tinkerers, teachers, builders, and problem-solvers. Join a team that values craft over corporate.