BATTEN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
OCALA, FLORIDA

Rick Soucia is the Service Manager and joined Batten Automotive in 2003. He is an ASE certified Master Parts Specialist and an ASE certified Service Consultant. As the Service Manager at Batten Automotive, Rick provides friendly, professional service and advice for a better quality experience and relationship with the customer. Rick utilizes his knowledge of vehicle systems, components, and shop operations to help determine the right parts and services customers will need to solve their automotive needs. Rick began his career in the automotive service industry in 1982. He has worked for several places including Ace Auto Parts and Penske Auto Center, both as an Assistant Manager. Rick also worked for Western Auto, where he attended their management school and ASE Parts Training to become the store manager and an ASE certified Master Parts Specialist. Among his many accomplishments, Rick has also completed Carquest’s Underhood Training in brakes, ABS, and A/C. Rick Gray is the Lead Technician and has been part of the Batten Automotive team since 1999. Rick has over 15 years of experience in sales and service in the automotive field. He currently specializes in A/C and heating, wheel alignments, engine diagnostics, and brakes. Rick’s training includes CarQuest’s Brake Training and A/C Training courses, as well as Advance Auto Parts Hybrid Training Course. Judith Mizzoni, the Treasurer/Business Manager, has been at Batten Automotive since 2003. With over 45 years of general office and accounting experience, Judith keeps Batten’s back office operations running efficiently. Josh Cardinal is the newest addition to the Batten Automotive team. Joining in March 2010 he's already a valued member and technician of the Batten Automotive Family. He has previously worked for Lube 1 for 5 years. Welcome to Batten Automotive Inc. With todays vehicles becoming more high tech than ever, and repairs becoming more difficult, you need a facility that's up to the task! At Batten Automotive our skilled and professional staff can handle whatever's coming down the pike! Also, we firmly believe that in order to repair complicated systems on todays autos you must first understand how they work! That's why we have at our disposal a database of repair information that covers everything from theory of operation, to advanced repair techniques, to highly detailed diagnostics & schematics, and with frequent updates we have no problem staying ahead of the curve. Our info covers the newest import and domestic vehicles out there, and with all the factory technical service bulletins and recalls at our fingertips we can tell you if the repair is covered under your factory warranty. How cool is that?! We handle most extended warranty policies and all major credit cards, and invite you to apply for your own Batten Automotive card, which is backed by Car Care One with its many options and promotional offers! Please feel free to browse our website, meet our staff, view the high quality products & services we have to offer, and review the facts & tips we pass on to our customers. Keep in mind that professional advice and guidance are just a phone call away and always free at 352-351-1002!