Originally published by Tire Review on December 6, 2024
From basic code reading to diagnostics, key programming and TPMS work, this shop does it all.
At Preferred Automotive Specialists, a fixture of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania community for over 30 years, these technicians have over 230 years of combined automotive experience and more than 80 assorted ASE certifications. With 13 bays and nine lifts, this is one independent repair shop that means business.
Domestic, Asian, European, electric vehicles, fleet, you name it – Preferred Automotive Specialists does it. When you offer this diversity of service, you need equipment that covers it all, and that’s why we see the Autel brand throughout the shop. They take advantage of Autel equipment to maximize their ROI and take care of their customers.
In a big town like Philly, you can bet there’s a lot of commercial activity, and Preferred Automotive Specialists is known for its exceptional fleet service. That means their equipment needs to cover everything – from standard daily drivers to a variety of trucks and commercial vehicles. So, from basic code reading to diagnostics, key programming and TPMS work, they do it all. We pulled Tom Palermo, co-owner of Preferred Automotive, and technician Yoel Leyba aside to get the full scope of how they manage it.
