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CJ's Transmission understands the importance of finding a well-trained & qualified automotive transmission technician in the Dunnellon area. This is why our expert transmission technician staff is professionally trained and certified. Each transmission repair expert on our Dunnellon automotive service shop staff strives for excellence in every automotive repair service our shop offers.
TERRY DUBE - MANAGER
Hi, my name is Terry and I have been the manager of CJ's since 1998. I started here in May 1997 as an air conditioning technican and soon was asked if I would like to manage the business. My automotive career started in high school working for an auto parts store at night and on the weekends for a local garage. When I graduated I joined the army for a 4 year stint. After receiving an honorable discharge I went back into the automotive field and found myself bouncing from shop to shop trying to find an honest, quality business where I could hang my hat and be proud to call home. It took a lot of searching but when I was hired at CJ's in May of 97 and I saw the compassion and integrity in which my boss John ran his business I knew that I was home.
John Giovagnoni - Owner
Hi my name is John, and my wife and I are the owners of CJ's. I moved from New York to Florida in 1986. I was originally a machinist by trade, but my love of cars led me to develop an interest in transmissions. After many classes and seminars on the subject I decided to venture out and opened CJ's in 1989. I continue to further my education in the automotive industry becoming ATRA and ASE master certified, two highly respected organizations in the automotive community. Myself, as all the techinicans at CJ's attend regular seminars and educational classes. I have served as the president of sportsman's sertoma for 2 years as well as supporting many community projects. The towns of Dunnellon, Crystal River, Floral City, Inverness, Inglis and Ocala have been very good to us in the 20 years we have been in business here and we try our best to give back to the community whenever we can. Myself and my employees are committed to providing quality automotive service with honesty and integrity.
Daniel Taylor - Shop Foreman and Lead Builder
Hello, my name is Daniel Taylor and I am the shop foreman and lead builder at CJ's. Growing up around drag racing and an automotive family, mechanics always came naturally to me. I started my first mechanical job 18 years ago in Ohio and found out quickly that this was my calling. In a continuing effort to learn more I attend classes and seminars to be the best in my field. In 1998 I moved to Florida and became ASE and ATRA certified. After receiving my certifications and searching for the right job I found that so many shops only guessed at problems instead of diagnosing to find the underlying cause. This practice usually results in costing the customer more time and money. In looking for an honest shop, I found CJ's and met John. After talking to him I knew that I could learn a lot from his over 20 years experience and that he really cared about is customers and doing the job right. It is this caring and the family atmosphere that motivates me to treat every customer as I would a member of my own family.