[asphaltgambler]

In short - the auto business, viewed through young eyes in the late 60's to 70's was a HUGE growth industry. As a kid I remember the first time I saw disc brakes on a domestic vehicle, the shortly after; the advent of electronic ignition - then 'smog' controls/devices. I saw almost unlimited potential.

My approach then and was to gather all the technical schooling and also the business side I could to further my career. That was what really defined me early on. I loved it, I'm passionate about all things mechanical. I not only play one on TV, I am a true hobbyist in the 'off' hours

Today, here and now, I see no real growth in the car industry at all, from where I stand and work. My progressive views and work ethic allowed me a lot of creativity when the manufacturers could or would NOT produce a vehicle that ran proporly. I had many a customer compliment in the 80's/early 90's that their car didn't run that well when it was new. These days = "0"

But, as hard as it is to do, it's time to move on and become passionate about a new career in a growth industry. H&ll - Homeland security has only been around since 2002