Simon began his career as an apprentice, aged 15 at his local Nissan and Hyundai dealership. He spent five years working his way up the ranks, completing Nissan courses and researching the latest car technologies to stay ahead of his counterparts and do more than just oil changes! In that time, he left Canterbury College, having won the Caffyns Award for Best Achievement of a Part Time Motor Vehicle Student, and moved to an independent commercial car/van dealership to gain more experience on a variety of vehicles. In 2002 he spent the spring working full time, as well as flying around Europe to join the Honda European Touring Car Championship Team, where he was part of the pit mechanics team, working for Pro Motorsport in Scotland. Overnight engine rebuilds, clutch replacements and gearboxes were just some of the high-pressured jobs he was involved in. Simon had a vision for his career and oil changes were not where his ambitions lay. In 2003 he took over Broadstairs MOT Centre and has built up a strong customer base thanks to his honesty and good work. He refuses to replace parts unless diagnosed as faulty and ensures his honesty and high standard of workmanship means every vehicle that leaves his workshop is of the highest standard. Simon likes to care for your car, not just service it! In late 2006, he was accepted into the Bosch Car Service network which only has 300 members in the UK. The garage maintains its independent identity, yet has the support of great German products from Bosch and the seal of approval from many car-owners who want the back-up of a dealership - without dealership prices. Simon has now started Bosch training courses to keep up with ever changing technologies and practices.

KEVIN DRURY - SENIOR TECHNICIAN & MOT TESTER

Kevin began is a fully qualified Nissan hi-tech with more than 20 years experience in the motor trade as a mechanic. He joined Broadstairs MOT Centre in February 2006 - leaving a dealership to work in a forward-thinking and well equipped independent garage. He has worked for BMW, Baileys, Nissan and Hyundai and is a qualified MOT tester.

CRAIG AXFORD - (LEVEL 2 TECHNICIAN)

Craig joined Broadstairs MOT Centre in November 2005 whilst in his second year of an NVQ motor mechanics course. His previous garage allowed him to carry out servicing all day, every day - but no such luck here! Craig now has the ability and confidence to rebuild engines, headgaskets and carry out MOT repairs, diagnostics and much more. He has passed all Level 2 examinations and is now in his third and final year, and Thanet College tutors have said the improvement is "remarkable". Broadstairs MOT Centre is proud to have him as part of the team.