Popular Mechanix Volvo Repair

Andrew Gescheidt, Owner
Andy attended Carnegie-Mellon University where he studied Computer Science. His first love has always been cars so instead of finishing his degree, he dropped out to pursue his hands on, ''Doctor of Motors,'' which lead to the establishment of Popular Mechanix in 1983 and its many satisfied customers. In his spare time, Andy and his wife Karen, bike ride, attend Comic Book Conventions and are active members of the Yoga Society of San Francisco on Folsom Street.

Jon Miller, Service Manager
After retiring from a 23-year career in public transit, Jon joined Popular Mechanix in 2000 to help Andy manage Popular Mechanix after his accident. Jon has a B.S. in bacteriology from Syracuse University and a Certificate in Computer Science from UC Berkeley. Like Andy, he has always loved diagnosing and fixing car problems. He spends his hours away from Popular Mechanix with his wife Anne and children Matthew 18 and Sophia 12. His hobbies include origami, yoga, hiking, biking and camping.

Lawrence Fonseca, Technician
Lawrence is Popular Mechanix’ diagnostician. When your car has a problem, it’s Lawrence who figures out what’s the matter. He has worked for Popular Mechanix for 13 years and was hired just after he completed auto mechanical training at the Sequoia Institute in Fremont, California. He then went on to complete his ASE Masters Certification. He values the flexibility and people he works with at Popular Mechanix and likes serving its customers. He spends his spare time being a Dad to his two daughters, 12 and 5, and playing softball.

EJ
EJ says his nickname stands for “energetic and joyful” and that's the truth. A mechanic since 1969, EJ has been with Popular Mechanix for five years. He is a factory trained Saab technician and has specialized in Volvos for the past 10 years. He “cut his teeth” in Cleveland, Ohio working on BMW's, Mercedes, Saabs and Volvos before moving to California in the early 80s. He’s a jack of all trades and can fix anything. In his spare time, he races cars, restores “old iron”, restores Victorians, creates beautiful stained glass and gardens. He loves the atmosphere at Popular Mechanix, the people, attitude, and customers.

Matt Geer, Apprentice Automotive Technician
Matt joined Popular Mechanix shortly after earning an Associate's degree in Automotive Technology from North Dakota State College of Science in May of 2005. Originally from Seattle, Matt's interest in cars began as a child rebuilding engines with his dad. What Matt likes most about working on cars is that "everyday you learn something new." One reason he's happy at Popular Mechanix is that the people he works with are always willing to answer questions or lend a hand. Matt spends his spare time with his wife, Cady, and enjoys reading science fiction and fantasy novels.