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A1 Automatics understands the importance of finding a well-trained & qualified automotive transmission technician in the Trinidad area. This is why our expert transmission technician staff is professionally trained and certified. Each transmission repair expert on our Trinidad automotive service shop staff strives for excellence in every automotive repair service our shop offers.
Darin Damelio - Owner/President/Shop Manager
Darin is a technician who graduated from Arizona Automotive Institute in 1983, with an Occupational Associate Degree in Automotive & Diesel Technology. Darin Moved to Trinidad with his new bride in 1994 from Rodeo, California. He took over the existing general repair shop and turned it into a specialty shop for Transmissions, Transfer Cases, Clutches & Differentials. He takes pride in offering quality service at a fair price. Darin attends the ATRA seminars every year to keep updated on all the new technology that is constantly changing. He is a big "Raider" fan and gets kidded a lot from the local "Bronco" fans. Darin is well known in the community and other local shops are always calling him for advice.
Jeff Kimberlin - Tow Truck Driver & Technician
Jeff is our Tow Truck Driver, and will be on call 24 hours a day as needed. You may reach him at 719-680-3111. He has a passion for working on Engines and restoring old vehicles. He has a good heart, is always helping people in need. He is originally from Corpus Cristi, Tx and has been in the Trinidad Area for some time now.
Patricia Valdez - Secretary/Assistant Office Manager
When you call or walk into our shop, you will be greeted by Pat. She is bilingual so we have plenty of English/Spanish assistance on hand. She is our payroll, payables,receivables person. She does the bookkeeping, invoicing, appointments, ordering parts, picking up parts, just all around odd jobs that need to be done around the shop. Call Pat for all you appointment needs, or e-mail us at a1automatics@aol.com