Steven Paul - The Test Drive Tech

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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.

CLASSIC CAR INSPECTION OF A 1989 CHEVROLET C4 CORVETTE IN O’FALLON, IL

By: Test Drive Tech

On: April 22, 2020

In: 2020, Collector Car Inspections, Collector Cars, Corvettes,, Pre-Purchase Inspections, Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspections, Vehicle Inspections

Blessed to have been chosen to provide a pre-purchase classic 1989 Chevrolet C4 Corvette Inspection at Gateway Classic Cars. This 1989 Vette was in amazing condition. The body is all original as well as the frame and floor pans and powertrain. Not only is this car all original but itContinue Reading

The How To Guide on Buying a Car During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By: Test Drive Tech

On: April 14, 2020

In: 2020, News

This is new waters for both buyers and sellers so I have put together this How To Guide on Buying a Car During the COVID-19 Pandemic for anyone looking to purchase a new or used car during this uncharted times.

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1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Pre-Purchase Classic Car Inspection

By: Test Drive Tech

On: April 14, 2020

In: 2020, Auto Inspection, Classic Car Inspections, Classic Cars, Collector Car Inspections, Collector Cars, Muscle Car Inspection

Today I had the pleasure of performing a pre-purchase classic car inspection on this 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 in O’Fallon , Illinois.

The Lemon Law – What You Should Do Right Now If You Bought a Lemon

By: Test Drive Tech

On: April 13, 2020

In: 2020, Expert Witness Inspections, Lemon Law Inspectors

Lemon Law vary state by state and have been signed into law to help protect consumers. Lemon Law applies to many types of vehicles from automobiles, cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles and even commercial vehicles in some states.

Classic Car Inspection – 1959 Triumph 20 TR3

By: Test Drive Tech

On: April 12, 2020

In: 2020, Auto Inspection, Classic Car Inspections, Collector Car Inspections, Triumph

Had the pleasure of taking a Saturday drive out to Indianapolis, Indiana for a pre-purchase classic car inspection of a 1959 Triumph TR3. Car was advertised as being a fresh restoration which it was. The car builder was meticulous and every attention to detail was provided to wiring, plumbing, brakes,Continue Reading