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New Jersey Shop Owner Named 2008 NAPA ASE Technician of the Year

Bob Arlotta of Long Hill Auto Service in Millington, NJ, has been named the NAPA ASE Technician of the Year for 2008. He has been the New Jersey Distribution Center's winner in prior years and is serviced by Chatham Auto Parts in Chatham, NJ.

Arlotta's extensive background in the auto service industry began in 1982 at a dealership, but he always wanted to get out on his own, and in 1986 he opened his own repair business. In January of 1992, Arlotta joined the NAPA AutoCare Program. In 1997, his shop was recognized as an ASE Blue Seal of Excellence facility, and it became an Approved Auto Repair facility.

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Arlotta is currendy ASE Certified in 26 different categories, indicating a tremendous commitment to excellence in training, and is recognized as a Master Technician in the Automotive, Medium and Heavy-Duty areas. His shop is open six full days a week and provides a 24/7 phone number for his customers should they experience an inconvenience or need assistance.

Equally impressive is Arlotta's community involvement. Over the years, he has supported the AAA/Ford Student Auto Skills state competition, the Antique Automobile Club of America, the F.O.R.C.E. (Focusing Our Resources for Children's Enrichment) organization, Kids Day America and many other efforts. Arlotta's shop also provides minor repairs to local town fire trucks and ambulances, vehicle lock-out service and jump starts locally for free.

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New Jersey Shop Owner Named 2008 NAPA ASE Technician of the Year

Motor, Nov 2007

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