The AutoLab is an automotive broadcast series about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational format.
30+
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David Goldsmith
The Professor
David had always worked as a mechanic to make a living while he worked towards getting his 4 year college degree at City College, CUNY. Additionally, David studied Automotive Technology at NYC Technical College, CUNY. As a result, he became an ASE Certified Master Technician. Dissatisfied with the lack of customer service in his field and as an attempt to spark change, David established Urban Classics Auto Repair in 1991. In addition to creating and building Urban Classics Auto, David has dedicated himself to improving public education. He served for many terms as the President of the Community Education Council for NYC Public School District 13 in Brooklyn. David has also taught as an Adjunct Professor in the Automotive Program at Bronx Community College. For almost 30 years David has been a weekly regular as an automotive guest expert on the Auto Lab Radio Show which continues to advocate for improved trade education in the United States.
Website: www.urbanclassicsautorepair.com
E Mail: service@urbanclassicsnyc.com
Jeff Alon
The Transmissions Guru
Jeff is our in house transmissions expert, with over 40 years of experience and expertise in the transmission and driveline end of the business Jeff brings to the table not only his knowledge but his humor. Jeff is the owner and operator of The New York Transmission Group, which consists of 3 of the busiest shops in the tristate area, all merged to create the “group”.
As the lead of NYTG he provides superior customer service paired with excellent technical skills from actual rebuilding, installing and diagnosing experience, on the most complicated system in your car. He also has a great ability to communicate in a way that all can understand. “We are focused on relationships with clients and quality repairs”.
Website: www.NYTransmissiongroup.com
E-mail: Jalon@nytransmissiongroup.com
Ian Karr
The Restorer
Ian is our producer and our resident DIY mechanic. When not producing and directing content for his production company, IKA Collective, Ian’s passion is collector cars of the 60s, 70s and 80s. He restores them in his home garage and on his YouTube channel (YouTube.com/iankarr).
Website: www.ikacollective.com
Tony Callas
The Racer
After a successful career in Porsche racing and as a Porsche Technician, Tony Callas finally fulfilled the dream of Callas Rennsport in 1992. Since then, Callas Rennsport has grown into LA's Premier Porsche and BMW Service and Restoration Center, serving clients all over the world. We take precision racing excellence to the everyday Porsches and BMWs of our clients and restore classic Porsches to their authentic, original glory.
Website: https://www.callasrennsport.com/tony-callas-page
Robert Erskine
The Sculpter
Robert - BA(Hons) MA FRSS OBA - is an English sculptor and industrial designer. He is a patent holder and Fellow of the Royal Society of Sculptors UK. Robert joins us as an accredited automotive broadcaster for BBC & BBC Radio Suffolk, loves all things mechanical, is an automotive mechanic and member of IMPA - International Motor Press Association.
Website: www.roberterskine.com
