engine rebuilding, valve jobs, drums & rotors turned, flywheels resurfaced, press work & more
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
36 yrs.
What is your primary product or service?
Engine and cylinder head rebuilding, foreign and domestic
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Bob Moore, owner, has been taking apart and reassembling all things mechanical for as long as he can remember. After auto shop in high school, Bob apprenticed at two different machine shops in Marin County. When he knew he could produce fast enough, he decided to open his own shop in Auburn. He chose Auburn because it was just beginning to grow in 1977.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are a specialty automotive machine shop that is not connected to an auto parts store or auto repair shop. We only work on engines and related parts (also, drums, rotors and flywheels). Customers can bring us their project and discuss with Bob the repairs they desire. There is nothing that compares with speaking to the specialist who is actually going to work on your item. This is really an old-school type of business which our customers really appreciate.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have only one location with no plans to expand.
Provide detailed directions to your location
From East-bound I-80 take the Grass Valley exit. Travel East on Hwy. 49 toward Grass Valley. In about 2 miles watch for the Atwood Rd. intersection. There will be a Bel Air supermarket on the right. Take a left on Atwood Rd. A Midas Muffler sign is easily visible after the turn. We are in the same building complex with Midas Muffler.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, VISA, Mastercard
Which areas do you service?
Auburn, Grass Valley, Colfax, Penryn, Loomis, Rocklin, Roseville.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Bob and Pat Moore
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Thursday: 8AM to 5PM. Friday: 8AM to 2:30PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
When customers come in and tell us that everyone they have talked to has recommended us highly. Word of mouth is the very best marketing tool we have.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
'The Buck stops here'--Teddy Roosevelt