MEETING
THE SIMPSON AUTO TEAM
We
don't want you to feel like your leaving your vehicle with strangers,
so here is a little about the staff at Simpson Auto in Chilliwack
The Simpson's have had over fifteen years experience at running a
home based repair business. When we moved to Chilliwack in 1996, Neil
worked for Goodyear in Burnaby. After three years of commuting Doug
and Barry of Big O Tire approached us about opening a business in
an extension they where planning for their building. The rest is history.
On
October 1999 Simpson Auto Ltd. opened for business. It's a great partnership
with Big O and us. Between the two shops we can offer total auto service
from the tires on up.
Neil
Simpson |
Neil
has been involved with car repairs since a teenager. In high school
he competed and won many automotive trouble shooting competitions.
Neil achieved his mechanics licence in 1983. He received alot
of his training at G.M. and Chrysler dealerships aswell as from
many aftermarket upgrading courses. Neil is kinda old school so
he is very experienced with carburetors and points & condensors
from the older vehicles, but at the same time is up to date with
the latest electronic systems. He enjoys solving problems for
customers and making sure they are treated fairly and feel at
ease. |
Leslie
Simpson |
Leslie
married Neil in 1982 after meeting at a G.M. dealership they both
worked at and was promptly ushered into the auto repair business.
After years of working for Gm dealerships and following her brother
around race tracks Leslie was able to put her mechanical back
ground to practical use. Over the years Leslie has been a junior
mechanic, front counter sales, business owner, drag racing Momma
and mentor to quite a few female apprentices. Leslie has also
Co-ordinated and run the "Ladies Car Clinic" for last
7 years that Simpson Auto has been open. ......Ask her about It........... |
Chris
Simpson |
I
am 24 years old and every since being very young i began working
with my dad at home fixing cars. Once in high school i began an
apprenticeship, after graduating i completed 4 years of training
from UCFV. I have completed my provincial government inspectors
course. After work I enjoy helping restore friends vehicles and
installing stereo systems. My other intrests include camping and
4x4ing in my big Dodge. |
Jen |
I
started in the automotive industry in 1998 working for an auto
wrecker here in Chilliwack. I then Moved on to customer service
and tire installations working for Big O tire. From there I was
a front counter person at Kal tire, then went on to sell auto
parts for both Napa and Lordco. Which brings me to my current
position controlling the power chair as front counter sales person
at Simpson Auto. My after work hobby is 4x4ing and Mud racing
which i have completed in for the last 4 years. I also run in
the tough truck competition where last May i place 3rd at the
Hope track. www.NWMRA.com |
Ken |
Youngest
of the Simpson Auto family, Ken started drag racing at mission
in 2002. Soon after with the help of his dad he began to custom
rebuild his 91 Z24. Over the last 4 years he has rebuild the engine,
transmission, and suspension. Since 2006 he has also been involed
in autocross racing. Ken now works part time at the shop gaining
experience to be able to do more work on his car. |
Jason |
Im
24 years and became a fully licsenced in August 2006. I first
became interested in cars at the age of 10 helping my dad work
on our familys 81 K car. Then at the age of 15 i had to rebulid
the motor in my dirt bike thats what spiked me wanting to become
a mechanic. In high school i took top marks in my automotive classes,
and was also involved in the school drag racing class. We had
a Duster the ran 12.9s at the track and a ford tuck that ran high
14s. After high school i enrolled in UCFV abbottsford where i
completed 4 years of automotive training, after graduating i moved
from 100 mile house to the fraser valley to work for Simpson Auto.
My after work interests include working on my own car to make
it faster, testing and improving my driving skills at Autocross,
as well as spending time with my newborn daughter Briseis. |
