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About Jorge Martinez
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Expertise
Al Questions regarding the upkeep of Roll Royce & Bentley I am a Factory Certified Master Technician retired after Rolls and Bentley ceased to exist. I do not work on BMW or Volkswagen's garbage disguised with the Rolls Royce and Bentley badge's

Experience
Ariel Industries – Monte Video, Uruguay 2005 – 2008 / Chief Engineer – Plant Manager Designed electrical 240 / 480 schematic and fire suppression system for building and factory operation. Prestige Imports – Miami Beach, Florida 2003 – 2005 / Shop Foreman Chief Specialist Lamborghini, Ferrari, Lotus and Aston Martin. Managed a team of 10 technicians. Lauderdale Imports – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2001 – 2003 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Braman Motor Cars – West Palm Beach, Florida 1999 – 2001 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Executive Motor Works – Boca Raton, Florida 1993 – 1999 / Owner-Founder Directly responsible for the overall profitability, sales and service for Rolls Royce and Bentley specialty restoration and repair shop, which generated more the $ 8 million annually in sales revenues. Defined and implemented long and short-term objectives, oversaw and controlled all daily operations, policy implementation, advertising/promotions and strategic directions. Set and administered budgets; initiated cost controls to ensure profitability. Recruited, hired and motivated a staff of 14 including key management and support personnel for sales, service, parts and body shop departments; evaluated overall and individual performance and devised and implemented proactive management training processes. Establish departmental goals with management teams, which were based on exceeding the expectations of the customers through continuous improving services. Provided an environment of mutual trust and respect and demanded the highest ethical standards from the staff and management. Sold the business in 1999.

Publications
The Silver Lady, Miami Herald.

Education/Credentials
PRIVATE CERTIFICATIONS: Lotus Cars USA, Inc – Lawrenceville, Georgia Certified Technician of Lotus Rolls Royce & Bentley – Factory Certified Technician for Rolls Royce and Bentley Lamborghini USA – Boston, Massachusetts Certified Technician of Lamborghini Morton College – Berwyn, Illinois Certified Technician – HVAC Airco Technical – Chicago, Illinois Certified Welder – MIG, TIG, ARC, Plasma ASC – Miami, Florida Certified Master Technician EDUCATION: Eisenhower College – Seneca Falls, New York Mechanical Engineering – BA

Past/Present Clients
!!!YOU MUST BE KIDDING.!!! how completely unethical

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Jorge Martinez 
In Category  Classic/Antique Car Repair

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1972 Silver Shadow11/2/2009
  Q: I am now at the point where I am wanting to start the Rolls, but I am not getting electric to the ...
  A: In the engine bay RHS under the blower ducting beneath a regulator box there are several Lucas ...
'61 Rolls brakes10/16/2009
  Q: I have a '61 rolls that has sat for more than a year and what had been good brakes no longer work. ...
  A: If you are in Florida I can be of service. to try to diagnose this issue over the net is difficult ...
1972 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow10/14/2009
  Q: I just purchased a '72 Rolls with 28k miles on it. It has been in a garage for the past 15 years. ...
  A: you can release the e brake at the rear wheels there is an adjusting nut 1/2 9/16 below the calipers ...
rear height valve leaking also rear six inch brake flexy hose swollen and leaking on my 1974 rolls shadow one10/6/2009
  Q: I have been told by a mechanic friend of mine in the uk that i can blank the rear height limit valve ...
  A: fitting the is not difficult. the challenge is purging the system correctly afterwards so you will ...
mgb 19799/27/2009
  Q: what oil do u put in the carbs on mgb
  A: AS per the factory recommendations 30W oil. but the climate there is a bit on the cool side if not ...
65 Cad/Differential9/19/2009
  Q: I have a 65 Deville that may need diffentials from towing years ago as the rear tires are stuck? I ...
  A: this is out side my expertise as i primarily focus on the English makes. first i would remove the ...
1965 Rolls Royce Phantom V8/24/2009
  Q: I have to clean this jewel in about two days. All cloth in very dark (almost black from exhaust ...
  A: what a shame. Well Miguel in most instances this would be considered a total loss and the interior ...
1965 Rolls Royce Phantom V8/24/2009
  Q: I have to clean this jewel in about two days. All cloth in very dark (almost black from exhaust ...
  A: what a shame. Well Miguel in most instances this would be considered a total loss and the interior ...
1965 Rolls Royce Phantom V8/16/2009
  Q: I have to clean this jewel in about two days. All cloth in very dark (almost black from exhaust ...
  A: How on earth did exhaust smoke enter the passenger compartment?. the Wilton wool or West of England ...
transmission dial7/30/2009
  Q: how do i set the linkage on my 65 new yorker trans. ANSWER: Hello Ronald I'm sorry but my expertise ...
  A: OK Ronald I'm sorry I will not be able to help with your type of mechanism due to my unfamiliarity. ...
transmission dial7/30/2009
  Q: how do i set the linkage on my 65 new yorker trans.
  A: If I had the opportunity to see the mechanism in it's entirety I would be able to help you. but if I ...
Rolls Royce Shadow 1 Back Brakes Sticking7/6/2009
  Q: ! I acted on your sound advice and ended up having the accumulators re-gased and sealed, lights went ...
  A: if they look original or if you don't have prior service records then change then. this "may" ...
Rolls Royce Shadow 1 Back Brakes Sticking7/5/2009
  Q: ! I acted on your sound advice and ended up having the accumulators re-gased and sealed, lights went ...
  A: Chris it is possible the brake hoses could be swollen shut I have seen then in a state that fluid ...
1926 rolls radiator6/25/2009
  Q: My 1926 20 HP Rolls is overheating. The repair man said he cleaned out the radiator but the ...
  A: first of all I hope you have performed your due diligence on the person servicing your Rolls. A ...
Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 16/13/2009
  Q: Driving my Rolls Royce this afternoon, i braked and the pedal went to the floor the warning lights ...
  A: This only happens after many warnings that the car has been giving have been missed by your service ...
model a radiator5/21/2009
  Q: I have a 1931 ford model a coup. I can not stop the coolant from overflowing out the radiator. I ...
  A: several things could cause this a bad head gasket for one. when the engine is cold with the cap off ...
'76 450sl alternator5/14/2009
  Q: will replacing an alternator in a 1976 Mer. 450sl affect the performance of the fuel pump? ...
  A: by the time a weak or completely dead alternator would affect the fuel pump the cars battery would ...
transmission5/8/2009
  Q: why does the transmission oil leak out after driving for awhile( when parked) and why does the ...
  A: i can not answer specifically without the cars specifics. make, year, model, miles. also if you ...
Fuel Lines4/23/2009
  Q: 67 Ford Mustang get not fuel to Carb. Checked Lines and they all seem fine. Engine last started ...
  A: it is possible that the fuel pump is weak or inop undo the fuel line/hose that supply's the ...
Cleaning engine and under-carraige parts3/27/2009
  Q: I seek your advise on cleaning auto parts of oil, carbon, sludge and rust. I have read in a magazine ...
  A: if you are removing rust from metal than you you use it full strength. if you are using it on alloys ...
Cleaning engine and under-carraige parts3/27/2009
  Q: I seek your advise on cleaning auto parts of oil, carbon, sludge and rust. I have read in a magazine ...
  A: i would clean greasy and oily parts in a strong degreaser. for parts that have hardened baked on ...
windshield wipers3/4/2009
  Q: i have a 1965 impala with wipers that won"t shut off after switch is off. they continue to run ...
  A: the issue is in the wiper park circuit within the wiper motor, this is an easy repair and self ...

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