Nine-Eleven Enterprises, Inc.

Our People:

Our Technicians have over 100 years of combined experience in the diagnosing and repair of all types of problems relating to your German car.  All but 1 of our Techs are ASE certified and over half have attained Masters and L1 Certifications, the highest currently available through ASE.   Our varied backgrounds are an asset to us, since they allow us to view problems from different perspectives and arrive at a solution in the shortest possible time.  Not only do we maintain an extensive and up-to-date library of factory service publications, we also subscribe to All Data, a CD-ROM based information retrieval system.  We are a sponsoring member of The International Automotive Technicians' Network (i-ATN), a group of over 12,000 professional automotive technicians from around the world. Members of this group exchange technical information and provide each other with answers not available from any other source.  We are also members of the Bimmer Tech Group, a private e-mail discussion group made up of professional BMW technicians who are dedicated to pooling their expertise in order to better maintain, repair and diagnose problems with BMWs.  Participation in these groups gives us an advantage that other shops in the area do not possess.

Barry E. Gibbs, President and Service Manager

• Education
  South Oak Cliff H.S., Dallas, TX, 1963
  Texas Technological College, BBA-Finance, 1968
  Texas Tech University, MBA-Finance, 1969

• Special Training
  Sun Electric - 4-Gas and Emissions Training
                        Bosch Fuel Injection
                        Automotive Testing and Diagnostics, 1990

• Certifications
  National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
  Master Mechanic Certification
  (Engine Repair, Auto Trans, Manual Drive Train and Axles, Suspension and
  Steering, Brakes, Electrical Systems, Heating and A/C, Engine Performance)
  Advanced Engine Performance - L1
  Mobile Air Conditioning Certification - CFC 12 Certified
  Texas Department of Public Safety - Vehicle Inspector
  Recognized Emissions Repair Technician of Texas

• Areas of Specialization
  Porsche 911, BMW 318i
  Tire Balancing and Truing

• Special Interests
  Bicycling
  Golf and Clubmaking
  Photography
  Web Page Design and the Internet

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  Steven B. Foster, Vice-President and Parts Department Manager

• Education
  Adamson H.S., Dallas, TX, 1972
  Texas A&M University, BS-Meteorology, 1976
  Dallas County Community College, Pilot Technology and Machine Shop Technology, 1976-77.

• Certifications
  National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
  Mechanic Certification (Engine Repair, Brakes, Suspension and Steering)

• Areas of Specialization
  Parts and Accessory Sales
  Purchasing and Bookkeeping
  Fabrication and Welding

• Special Interests
  Travel
  Vintage Car Racing and Restoration

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  Randy Svajda, Technician
  

• Education
  Wichita Falls H.S., Wichita Falls, TX, 1966
  Midwestern University, 1968
  Richland College, 1983
  North Lake College, 1985
  
• Special Training
  Saab Engine (3-cylinder) and Transmission School, 1969
  VW Engine Assembly School, 1970
  Datsun Engine and Transmission School, 1971
  British Leyland Engine Assembly and Transmission School, 1971
  Formula Ford, Formula B & C and Super V Mechanic and Driver
  Extensive Experience in National Import Parts Sales
  
• Areas of Specialization
  Electrical Troubleshooting
  Suspension Modifications
  Suspension Alignment
  
• Special Interests
  Competed in Great American Race, 1997 (1928 Hudson)
  Boy Scouts, Scout Master
  Bicycling
  Snow Skiing