ABOUT US

Brad Subers is a master certified technician with more than 45 years in the automotive industry. In Arizona, at 17, his first job was at the NAPA parts counter. Brad then transferred to the NAPA machine shop fabricating drivelines where he discovered an enthusiasm for precision work in manufacturing.

Furthering his skills, he advanced as a machinist to FDI (Foreign, Domestic and Industrial Machine Shop) machining, building and assembling engines of all makes including Chevrolet, Chrysler and Ford V-8’s, VW, Subaru, Toyota, Porsche and Fiat. On the industrial equipment side, Brad fabricated and assembled components and engines for Detroit, Perkins, Cummins and John Deere. Occasionally, an experimental aircraft engine was brought to the shop. Brad was the only one picked to machine and assemble the aircraft engines due to his precision and skill. His most thrilling jobs were building custom high performance race engines and starting them to life for the first time.

Before Brad moved to Alaska in 2002 with his wife Margie, he enjoyed off-roading in the mountains of Southern Arizona with numerous modified VW Bajas he fabricated. One of his preferred engines he built for them was a 165 h.p. 2276cc VW air-cooled engine. Passionate about muscle cars, Brad restored numerous classic vehicles of which his favorites were the ’68 and ‘69 big block Camaro with a 396 CID or 427 CID engine that he had machined and assembled.

Brad and his wife/partner Margie have been Alaska residents for over 20 years now. Before reaching the dream of opening their own shop in the Mat-Su valley in 2012, Brad worked at various dealerships in Alaska for cars and medium duty vehicles. Accepting an opportunity to manage a local utility shop with a fleet of over 250 vehicles gave him keen knowledge of the construction issues in Alaska’s short season. He went on to further his experience in repair of equipment and fleet vehicles on the Arctic Slope. This experience gives Brad an edge in understanding the needs of the Alaskan driver and the harsh conditions in which vehicles and equipment are operated year round. This is why quality, safety and reliability are his priorities.

With an ever-changing automotive industry Brad continues to be motivated in his profession. A customer’s satisfaction of a job well done at a fair value is Brad’s gold standard. He strives to communicate fully with each customer and treat their automobile, fleet or equipment as good as his own. Brad pursues advanced education regularly in computer diagnostics, electric vehicles and factory training at nationwide seminars. He is intensely driven to remain well-informed with advancements in his career.

The couple built their own super-energy efficient home and shop facility with their own hands. The shop location resides on the same property as their home. In his free time, Brad loves to restore his vintage electronic and speaker collection or research and design a new analog sound system. Unwinding next to a crackling campfire with his wife and a sky full of constellations is something he looks forward to. He enjoys flying and working on their Wilga aircraft, restoring his 1972 Corvette, horseback riding and hiking.