About Toy Car Care

Stephen B. Wilbur

General Manager Master Diagnostic Technician with Toyota in 2001

• 1976 – Graduated with top honors, Denver Automotive and Diesel College
• 1982 – Joined Toyota
• 1987 – Became one of the first Toyota Master Technicians
• 1993 – Became one of the first Master Diagnostic Technicians by attending over 50 required training courses
• 1994–1995 – Recognized by Toyota as one of the finalists in national skills contest and advanced to regional level, where he was one of the top 1% in the nation During 20 years with Stevinson Toyota, trained 20 apprentices in the field.

Rodney L Upham

ASE Service Advisor/Master Technician

• Master Diagnostic Technician with Toyota in 2001
• 1990 – Graduated from the State of Wyoming Technical Institute with an Associate’s Degree
• 1991 – Became an apprentice to Steve Wilbur at Toyota dealership
• 1996 – Attained Master Toyota status
• 1996 – Attained Colorado Air Care Emissions certification
• 1997 – Attained Colorado certification for refrigerant recovery and recycling
• 2001 – Became a Diagnostic Master while working at John Elway Toyota; this is the highest level of training any Toyota technician can achieve.

Greg Nixon

ASE Service Advisor

• 1975 – Graduated with top honors from Cypress Jr. Automotive College
• 1976 – Became ASE-certified in transmission diagnosis and repair
• 1976 – Attended several manufacturer-sponsored service advisor training seminars
• 1975 – Attained dealer technician status
• 1987 – Owned two full-service gas and repair stations
• 1987 – Attained state-certified vehicle safety inspector status
• 1992 – Wrote service for a large dealership, with over 22 technicians
• 2001 – Joined Toyota’s service department
• 2001 – Department manager of new car delivery preparation

Matthew S Mamula

Master Technician ASE

• Expert Technician with Toyota in 2001
• 1996 – Graduated from Denver Automotive and Diesel College.  Prior to and during college, worked as a fleet maintenance mechanic for Lehrer’s Flowers
• 1996 – Became an apprentice to Steve Wilbur at Stevinson Toyota
• 1997 – Attained pro status through Toyota training facility
• 1997 – Received Automotive Service Excellence certification
• 1997 – Attained Colorado certification for refrigerant recovery and recycling

Mitchell S. Hoffman

Master Technician ASE

• Master Diagnostic Technician with Toyota in 2001
• 1993 – Graduated with top honors from Denver Automotive and Diesel College
• 1995 – Attained ASE Master Automobile Technician Status
• 1996 – Attained Colorado Air Auto Emissions Program Certification
• 1996 – Attained Colorado certification for refrigerant recovery and recycling
• 1997 – Attained Master Toyota status
• 1998 – Attained Master Diagnostic Technician status, the highest level of training, while working at Stevinson Toyota East
• 2000 – Became Prius Hybrid System qualified

Steven A Thomas

Master Technician ASE

• 1998 – Became an apprentice to an ASE Master Technician
• 1999 – Completed Fundamental Inspection Repair System training
• 1999 – Received ASE certification in brakes and electrical diagnosis and repair
• 2000 – Received ASE certification in heating and air conditioning diagnosis and repair, and steering and suspension diagnosis and repair
• 2003 – Received ASE certification in engine repair 2005 – Attained Master ASE status

Brett Wilbur

Service Advisor

• 4 Years Toyota Experience

Derick Copeland

Apprentice

• 4 Years Toyota Experience,
• ASE Certified

Josh Heidemeyer

ASE and former Lexus Master

• 28 Years Experience

Matt Schaf

Toyota Technician

• 14 years Experience
• ASE MASTER
• College Graduate

Henry Jackson

Apprentice

• 10 Years Experience
• ASE Certified
• College Graduate