Meet The Crew At Mechanics Direct

Meet Our Knowledgeable Team With Over 145 Years Of Collective Automotive Experience & Factory Training.

Mitchell Smith, Manager/Founder of Mechanics Direct Since Company Inception In 1996

• ASE Master Certified Technician
• ASE Certified Air Conditioning Specialist
• ITT Technical Institute Automotive Mechanics Degree
• Acura Special Factory Training for NSX
• Acura Factory Trained in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Recovery & Recycling , Body, New Model, Emission Systems, Fuel System, Preventative Maintenance, Enabling skills, Auto Transmission, Brakes, Electronics, Engines, Manual Transmission, Steering & Suspension and Troubleshooting.
• Factory Training for Ford, Chrysler Dodge & Mazda
• Toyota Hybrid Technology Training
• Snap-on Diagnostic Equipment Factory Trained
• Automotive Technician since 1983

Mark Spencer, Shop Foreman Mechanics Direct since 2004      

• Mechanics Direct Automotive Technician since 2000
• ASE Master Certified Automobile Technician in Engine Repair, Automotive Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Tran & Axles, Suspension & Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electrical Systems, Heating & Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Recovery & Recycling and Engine Performance.
• L1 Advanced Engine Performance Certified*
• ASE Certified A/C Specialist
• Keene State College, B.S. Industrial Technology & Safety
• American Honda Motor Company-Acura Division Factory Technician Trained
• Toyota Technician Trained Drivability Specialist
• Hybrid Technology Trained Honda & Toyota
• 1999 Certificate of Achievement Acura Automobile Division of America Honda Motor Co., Inc. Special Recognition for Participation in Acura Technical Training
• C.A.S. Of New England, Inc. Certificate of Completion Evaporative I & II Class & Automotive Electronics
• Automotive Career Development Center Honda/Acura Training in Engine Performance, PGM-FI Technologies & Technical Tips, Massachusetts I/M State Module, Massachusetts State Inspection Rules Overview of OBD11 Systems & Troubleshooting
• Massachusetts Emissions Repair Certified
• Auto Career Development Center Hybrid Training on Honda Insight, Honda Civic Hybrid & Toyota Prius on Service & Safety Operation, NOX Training, Catalytic Converter, EGR System, Oxygen Sensors
• Lab Scope Training on Wave Analysis, Sensor & Testing, Engine Computer Output Testing
• Certificate of Completion Worldpac Training Institute of Toyota Drivability
• Automotive Technician since 1995 

Chris Wildfong, Automotive Technician

• Automotive Repair & Diagnostics-Foreign & Domestic Vehicles 26 years
• Computer Powertrain Management Systems
• Emission Control Systems
• Electrical & Wiring
• Fuel Delivery Systems
• Steering & Suspension
• Anti-lock Brake Systems
• Charging Systems
• Welding
• Reading Memorial High School Graduate
• Interests Harley Motorcycles & Herbie the Love Bug

Mark Cianciulli, Automotive Technician

• Auto Repair Shop 35 years
• Small Engine & Electrical Repairs
• Diagnostic & Troubleshooting Expertise
• Malden High School Graduate
• Automotive Damage Appraisal Certificate, Lawrence Vocational School
• 12 Volt Electrical Certificate, Chapman, Medford
• Welding Certificate, Shawsheen Technical School, Billerica
• Antique Car Restoration & Fabrication

Devin Torres, Automotive Technician

• Nashua Community College Honda Acura Professional Automotive Career Training (PACT)
• Automotive Technology, Graduated with Honors, Greater Lowell Technical High School, Tyngsboro
• Enrolled in Nashua Community College Associate of Science Program in Honda Automotive Technology Training Program
• Proficient in Engine Swaps
• Specializing in Rebuilding Vehicles
• Computer Skills with Autocad & Solidworks 
• Volunteer for Skills USA
• Former Member of Greater Lowell Tech Wrestling Team

Dennis Hervieux, Automotive Technician

• Mazda, Toyota & Chevrolet Automotive 32 years
• Auto Repair Shop Manager 7 years
• Certified Automobile Technician in Engine Repair, Automotive Transmission/Transaxle, Manual Drive Transmission & Axles, Suspension & Steering, Brakes, Electrical/Electrical Systems, Heating & Air Conditioning, Engine Performance & Engine Diagnostics
• Mazda New Product School
• Mazda Rebuild Transmissions
• ASE Certified A/C Specialist /Refrigeration, Recovery & Recycling
• L1 Advanced Engine Performance Certified*
• Lowell Trade School
• Automotive Technician since 1973

Jose Fontanez, ASE Certified Technician

• Automotive Technician
• ASE Certification Brakes, Heating & Air Conditioning   
• Automotive Technology, Diploma - Porter & Chester Institute, Woburn
• Graduate Greater Lowell Technical High School, Tyngsboro
• ASE Refrigerant, Recovery & Recycling Program
• Specializing in RX7 Rotary Engine Performance & Repair
• Hobby - Drag Racing New England Dragway, Epping, NH

Matt Strigle, Service Specialist

• Automotive Wholesale & Retail Service & Sales 9 Years
• Customer Service Related Industries 17 Years
• Inspected Vehicles for Purchase or Sale
• Arranged for Purchased & Sale of Vehicles at Auction
• Graduated Nashoba Valley Technical School, Westford

Wendy Smith, Marketing Director/Assistant Manager Mechanics Direct since 2008

• Advertising, Email Marketing, Social Media, Website Design, Grant Liaison, Print & Direct Mail Marketing, Designer/Manager of New & Ongoing Promotions
• Assistant Manager
• Boston University B.S.
• Service Advisor/Parts Manager

 *ASE=National Institute for Automobile Service Excellence