San Antonio Car Fest 2022
Who exactly is Spot-On Automotive Diagnostics??
Don & Jennifer Smasal owners/ operators
Get to know the owners
Don has had a passion since a little boy playing with Tonka trucks which grew to his continued desires within the automotive industry. Ever since he can remember he spent his spare time under the hood of a vehicle which was a passion that grew from his father teachings.
Jennifer assists with the administrative side of the business and helps support Don’s continued growth within the company. Jennifer also has background of over 15 years in finance, which helps auto repair businesses that use Spot-On Automotive Diagnostics stay profitable.
How we started
The professional journey started in late 2010.
In late 2010 Don started his educational journey in the Automotive repair industry attending the Universal Technical Institute in Avondale, Arizona. While in Arizona Don obtained his Associates Degree in Automotive Technology along with eleven Ford FACT credentials.
After UTI.
Don was presented with a great opportunity to be employed with the transportation company VIA Metropolitan Transit, where he grew tremendously as a technician which he participated as one of three members of a team where they had the opportunity to represent San Antonio in an International maintenance competition. The team took 1st place in the 2014 American Public Transportation Association (APTA) competition.
Later that year Don was promoted from a mechanic leadman to shop foreman after becoming ASE Master Technician status where he held that position for four and half years.
Since then
The return to automotive.
In 2020 Don decided it was time to return to the automotive side of the repair industry. His focus became staying relevant on all the changes the industry goes through daily. He’s set his sights for achieving ASE World Class Technician status.
Our commitment to the industry.
Staying relevant with the industry.
As vehicle technology advances so do, we. We stay up to date on the latest advancements regarding vehicle systems and operations. Taking on any relevant self-pace courses or instruction lead.
L1 Automotive Training Programming Class.
j2534 and OE Domestic and Asian Programming class 2021.
EEPROMICON hands on training.
Hosted in Lexington, North Carolina 2021.