Our Staff:

Ken Buehler: Owner / Operator

 Ken launched Buehler Automotive & Transmission Inc. in April 1996.  He holds an Inter Provincial Seal for Automotive  Service Technician as well as Truck & Coach Technician. He also has certifications for Heavy & Light Duty Emissions Inspector/ Repair, and Level 6/7A WreckMaster Towing & Recovery Operator. Ken strives to achieve high customer service standards and to educate his customers in the importance of regular preventive maintenance.  He rises to the challenge of solving any driveability problems.

Ken has a passion for motorcycling, photography and writing (He is the author of the monthly Booster Articles).  He also is a retired Firefighter from the Mapleton Fire Department with 27 years of service...
 

Bev Wendland: General Manager / Business Administrator

Bev has over 30 years of accounting experience with 20 of those in the automotive industry.  She joins Ken in setting and achieving high customer service standards. Bev believes that there is something new to learn everyday.  She enjoys researching and collecting various “sayings” that are posted on our street sign bi-weekly and also critiques the monthly Booster articles.

As well as being an active bowler, she coaches the Junior and Senior YBC Bowling league in Elmira and holds a Level II Coaching Certificate. 

Gary Benallick:  Service Manager /  Automotive Technician

Gary has been with Buehler Automotive since it's inception in 1996. He holds his Automotive Service as well as his Truck and Coach Technician Certificates with an Inter Provincial seal since 1979. Gary attends to the general repair side of the business.

In his off hours, Gary enjoys spending time with his family and working in his backyard.

 Dan Stinson:  Automotive Technician

Dan achieved his  Automotive Service, Truck and Coach Technician Certificate as well as his Heavy Equipment license in 1988 with an Inter-Provincial seal. He is our resident Diagnostic Troubleshooter and Emissions Repair Technician. Dan is always busy taking additional training courses as they become available.

 Dan is a nature nut and enjoys hiking , snow-shoeing, and canoeing, as well as taking photo's along the way, on his property near Gorrie.

Chris Self: Automotive Technician & Emissions Inspection

Chris achieved his Automotive Service Technician certificate in November 2005. He is our resident Light & Heavy Duty Emissions Inspector and continually impresses us with his electrical repair expertise.

Chris resides in Fergus  and enjoys entertaining his daughter Emily as well as working with computers, snowmobiles and most recently renovating his newly purchased house.

Tim Hume: Licensed Automotive Technician

Tim received his Automotive Service Technician certification in 1981 along with his Truck and Coach License. He grew up in the automotive repair environment with his father operating Hume's Service in Everton.  He eventually ran his own shop for 10 years in Elora, but joined our team in November 2000.  He enjoys engine and suspension problems and repairs. 

As well as spending time with his family, Tim enjoys snowmobile touring in the winter and boating in the summer at the family cottage near Parry Sound.

Tony Metzger: Transmission Shop Foreman

Tony has over 25 years experience as a transmission specialist.  He is a graduate of Centennial College and holds a Driveline  Service Technician Certificate. Tony is committed to providing our customers with quality service utilizing the most current information.  He enjoys teaching and sharing his experience with staff members.

Fixing  things right the first time and customer satisfaction are strong issues with Tony.

Tony enjoys working on older vehicles and special interest cars.

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