Steven Paul - The Test Drive Tech

Test Drive Tech

Steven prides himself on his ability to inspect all types of vehicles accurately and the opportunity to also learn more about each vehicle prior to inspection. Steven treats every vehicle with full respect to cleanliness, paint care and thoroughness of an inspection.

Steven grew up working on classic cars and helping build stock cars in a local family auto body shop. Steven served 6 years in the U.S. Army as a diesel mechanic and later on a turbine technician. After 3 overseas deployments including Bosnia, Kuwait & Iraq. Steven returned home and worked his way up at a local trucking company and later moved back to his love of cars and worked for Adesa Auto Auctions inspecting lease returns. After delivering mostly bad news to lessees Steven seen a need for helping used car buyers make informed purchasing decisions by fully inspecting the vehicle prior to purchase and he opened Test Drive Technologies. As a result of Steven’s objectivity and ability to inspect a vehicle with true independence he is often asked to perform “Expert Witness Inspections” for St Louis Law Firms. If you would like more information about Steven Paul please send us a direct message and we will send you his CV.

For a couple years Test Drive Technologies was closed while Steven followed a calling to teach automotive and diesel technology in hopes of inspiring new blood to the auto and truck repair industry. In 2015 TDT was reopened and has been Steven's full time job since.

Some of Steven’s favorite hobbies are racing, camping, music, singing spending time with his family and photography.

HOW TO GET THE MOST MONEY FOR YOUR TRADE IN

By: Test Drive Tech

On: July 15, 2020

In: 2020, BUYING GUIDES, NEW CAR DEALS, Trade In, Used Cars

Take what you can get and fight for what you want. Always be prepared to walk away. Here are a few tips on how to get the most money for your trade in.Continue Reading

THE QUICK TIPS ON BUYING A NEW CAR

By: Test Drive Tech

On: July 5, 2020

In: 2020, BUYING GUIDES, NEW CAR DEALS, News, TIPS

I have put together this guide on Quick Tips on Buying a New Car because of the craze that is happening right now with new cars and trade ins. It is NO doubt that dealers are offering great deals on brand new 2020 cars to move them off the lotsContinue Reading

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Used RV or Camper Buying – What to Look for and How to Avoid Buying a Mistake

By: Test Drive Tech

On: June 28, 2020

In: 2020, Buying Advice, Buying Help, Certified RV Inspections, Motorhomes & RVs, St Louis

Here are several tips and ways to inspect an Used RV or Camper before buying it. This list is not all inclusive but hits some of the main points for you to be concerned with and how you can inspect the RV or Camper yourself! If you need help, please be sure to give me a call or send me a message!Continue Reading

Recent Used Car Inspections in St Louis, Missouri by TDT

By: Test Drive Tech

On: June 26, 2020

In: 2020, electric car, EV, Luxury Vehicle Inspection, Truck Inspections, Used Car Inspection, Used Cars

Although a bit toasty on car lots and driveways I am happy to help used car buyers discover the true condition of a used car before they finalize their purchase. Here is some of the latest used car inspections I have done in St Louis, MissouriContinue Reading

Recent Classic Car, Luxury Car And Used Car Inspections By Tdt

Recent Classic Car Inspections in St Louis, Missouri by TDT

By: Test Drive Tech

On: June 25, 2020

In: 2020, Classic Car Inspections, Classic Cars, Collector Car Inspections, St Louis

The last couple of weeks have been busy with Classic Car Inspections in St Louis, Missouri. When the industries get busy so do we and that means we have some stuff to share with you and some pointers on what to be on the lookout for.Continue Reading