Lauri Derecki
The automotive repair industry has a reputation for overcharging or recommending unnecessary work. But at Auto Whiz, Lauri Derecki and the staff are committed to their own personal reputation of honesty, trust and educating their clients.
Derecki and her husband opened Auto Whiz at 509 Cahaba Park Circle in August 1997. The high school sweethearts’ goal from the start of the business was friendly service and honest information, so that their clients understand the needed repairs and can trust Auto Whiz mechanics.
They opened a second location at 2156 Valleydale Road in 2002, and Auto Whiz still has many of the same employees working with them sincethe day they opened.
While Derecki’s husband has always had a love for cars, she gained her own knowledge and experience over time. Derecki said she has seen women who don’t know much about cars dread getting an oil change or other service, because they don’t want to be haggled into making other purchases.
“We do not want customers to feel helpless,” she said. “We also know all customers — especially women — appreciate a clean, positive atmosphere. We are hopeful that through education and by providing accurate, honest information that we can help our customers feel comfortable with their decisions with regard to vehicle repair.”
► WHERE: 509 Cahaba Park Circle, Inverness; 2156 Valleydale Road, Hoover
► CALL: 995-9002 (Inverness); 739-0004 (Hoover)
► WEBSITE: autowhiz.biz
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