David I. Finkelstein

Background

About David I. Finkelstein

Skilled Certified Master Automotive Repair Technician and Shop Owner for over 40-years -Original pioneer and architect of Automotive Talk Radio, over 32-years ago -Automotive print journalist for over 32-years-writing new model vehicle reviews and technical columns for numerous publications and web sights. This included columns that were published in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for over 28-years. More than 1,400 stories Dave has written, have been published in print and on the web-Currently writes new model product reviews as a full-time freelance auto journalist -Regular contributor to the River Front Times & New Times Publishing, authoring automotive columns for print and on the web -Weekly drives and evaluates all new models of cars, trucks, SUV's and crossovers -Does regular consulting with various auto manufactures/both domestic and import based -Has invented a number of service trade tools for garage mechanics everywhere -Has taught numerous automotive classes for both the "home mechanic" and "professionals" in the trade -Personally trained and certified some area technicians to become auto emission testers -Member of a number of professional trade originations including: Detroit based Automotive Press Association (APA) & Chicago based Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA)-Past V.P. of the Automotive Technicians Association (APA) plus previous member of the Texas Automotive Writers Association (TAWA)-Served on various automotive industry boards-both in the publishing field as well as in the aftermarket trade industry -Previous member of the local chapter of the Horseless Carriage Club & GTO Club -Is recognized nationally as one of the premier automotive experts and roll models for the industry in general -Has been nominated many times in the past as a finalist with the title of: NAPA Auto Parts Mechanic Of The YearSpecialties: All areas in the automotive field