Member Spotlight: PBS Automotive

Every BNI chapter has one seat per profession, and at BNI A1 Networkers the auto repair seat belongs to PBS Automotive, represented by Robert Velasco.

What PBS Automotive does

PBS Automotive is an auto repair shop on North Cave Creek Road in Phoenix. The shop handles the kind of work that keeps cars safe and reliable:

• Routine maintenance, the regular service that helps prevent bigger problems
• Diagnostics, tracking down what is actually wrong when a warning light comes on or something just does not feel right
• Repairs, from everyday fixes to more involved jobs

For most families, a car is one of the most important tools they own. Having a mechanic you trust is one of those things you do not appreciate until you need one.

Why late September is a good time for a check-up

Arizona summers are tough on vehicles. After months of triple-digit heat, it is worth having a professional take a look before fall road trips and the busy holiday season. A few things the heat is especially hard on:

• Batteries. Heat shortens battery life, and many batteries that limped through summer fail when the weather changes.
• Cooling systems. Radiators, hoses and coolant work overtime from June through September.
• Tires. Hot pavement wears tires faster and can expose weak spots.
• AC. After a summer of running nonstop, plenty of car AC systems are not blowing as cold as they used to.
• Fluids and belts. Heat breaks down fluids and dries out rubber parts.

Fall is also when a lot of people start planning drives to see family, head up north for cooler weather or travel for the holidays. Getting the car checked now beats dealing with a breakdown on the I-17.

Why a trusted mechanic is a great referral

Auto repair is one of those industries where people really want a personal recommendation. Most drivers do not know how to judge a repair quote, so they rely on someone they trust to point them to a shop. That is exactly what a referral network is for.

How you can refer PBS Automotive

A great referral for Robert is someone who:

• Has a check engine light on and has been ignoring it
• Is planning a road trip this fall or over the holidays
• Just bought a used car and wants it checked over
• Has a teen driver with a new-to-them vehicle
• Is frustrated with their current shop or does not have a mechanic they trust
• Noticed their car AC struggled this summer
• Owns a small business with work vehicles that need regular maintenance

Listen for phrases like "my car is making a weird noise" or "I don't know who to take it to." Those are perfect moments to make an introduction.

If someone you know fits, connect them with Robert at 602-397-4277.

Meet Robert in person

Robert is at BNI A1 Networkers every Thursday at 7:00 AM at Brothers Family Restaurant in Peoria. Come meet him and see how our chapter works. Plan your visit.