Saab Master Service Technician Challenge – 2000
Posted on 09. Oct, 2007 by Ryan in 2000-2009


Photo Credit: Saab Cars USA, Inc.
What: Saab Master Technician Training Promo @ 2000 Saab Owners Convention
When: 2000
Where: Lime Rock, CT
For a number of years, Saab Cars USA. Inc. has had held annual Saab Master Technician Challenges for the top 67 master service technicians from around the United States to put their diagnostic and mechnical skills to the ultimate test where they compete with others for awards and prizes. I also understand these challenges have taken place in other countries as well and the top 4 candidates from each country, meet in Sweden for the ultimate technician challenge consisting of the “best of the best” for global awards on technical skills and abilities.
The top 4 candidates out of the ones listed below that got the chance to go to Sweden for the World Wide Master Technician Challenge were the following:
Brian Warden, Sports Car Center, East Syracuse, NY
Nick Muti, Speens’ Saab, Hackensack, NJ
Kevin Green, Hunt Valley Saab, Hunt Valley, MD
Pat Valleau of Brownell Motors, Fishvill, N.Y.
The Saab Master Technicians participated in 6 stations consisting of the following areas at this event:
Station 1: “Find The Data & Diagnose the Problem†Find the Data: Technicians need-
ed to diagnose a driveability complaint using only the data stored in a Tech 2 Scan Too|`s snapshot memory.
Station 2:“Identify the Special Tools & Saab nomenclature†Special Tools and Parts l.D.:
Without reference material, technicians were asked to identify a litany of special tools and vehicle parts, both old and new.
Station 3: “Repair Order for 9-3 Convertible Top†: A mysterious convertible-top malady needed to be discovered and repaired within the allotted time.
Station 4: “Customer Satisfaction & Product Knowledge†With a judge acting as the customer, technicians were grilled
Station 5: “Diagnose Electrical Problems on 1999 9-5″Technicians’ knowledge of latest engine management technology was put to the test to root out an
Station 6: “9-5 Air Conditioning Electrical: ″Technicians had to keep their cool as they diagnosed and repaired a series of problems that ultimately prevented AJC operation.
Saab Master Technician Challenge at the 2000 Saab Owners Convention in Lime Rock, Connecticut.

Photo Credit: Jon Williams – NYSOC
2000 Master Techs and Technician Convention Participants
Cesar Arce Saturn Saab Toronto, ON
Lars jacobsen Reinertsen Motors Inc. Denville, Nj
james Cordes Southtovvns Saab Orchard Park, NY
john Kellenberg San Gabriel Valley Saab San Gabriel, CA
Ian French Hyannis Saab South Yarmouth, MA
Todd Kelley Shaw Saab Hingham, MA
Kevin Green Hunt Valley Saab Hunt Valley, MD
joseph King Clews & Strawbridge Inc. Frazer; PA
David Lawrence Herb Chambers Saab Boston, MA
Marcus Kirksey Kelley Saab Chamblee, GA
jeffrey Libby Gary Blake Saab Exeter, NH
Keith Landau Saab of Framingham Framingham, MA
Nicholas Muti Spreen’s Saab Hackensack, Nj
joseph Link Checkered Flag Lynnhaven Virginia Beach,VA
Mark Nicotera Lehman Motors Harrisburg, PA
james Long Saab Nashua North Merrimack, NH
Brian O’Donne|| Mike Shaw Saab Denvei; CO
Douglas Lowry Scott Saab Emmaus, PA
PatrickValleau Brownell Motors Fishkill, NY
Edward Mayberry Main Line Saab Ardmore, PA
Brian Warden Sports Car Centre East Syracuse, NY
Barry G, Miller Dick Milham Saab Easton, PA
of Syracuse Marian Mitro Herb Chambers Saab Boston, MA
Danie|Waris Saab Nashua North Merrimack, NH
Ronald Morin Saab Nashua North Merrimack, NH
Dale R. Mumford Wigwam, Inc. North Providence, Rl
Daniel Acosta Motor Werks Saab Barrington, lL
john Nolte just Saab Fairheld. OH
Tyrone Allen Lehman Motors Harrisburg, PA
Clifford W. Norton jr, Prestige Saab Santa Rosa, CA
Peter Bachman Dick Milham Saab Easton, PA
Ernest A. Orban Saab of Westchester Briarcliff Manor, NY
Tom Barber Suttie Motor Corporation Newport Nevvs,VA
Richard Rosati Clews Si Strawbridge Inc. Frazer, PA
Charles Barrett Chambers Motor Somerville, MA
Peter j.Senser Fathers St Sons Inc. West Springfield, MA
Cars!Boston Steve Snow Gary Blake Saab Exeten NH
Peter E. Bowker Saab of Charlotte Charlotte, NC
Roland St. Sauveur Dean Hill Motors Inc. Claremont, NH
Mitchell Byerley A|ley’s Saab l
David L. Clark New Salem Garage Inc, Slingerlands, NY
Albert Supple III Shaw Saab Hingham, MA
Steven Clark Saab of Westchester Briarcliff Mahon NY
Larry Taylor Saab of Westchester Briarcliff Manor, NY
Michael D, Cox Wright Saab Wexford, PA
Eric Thomas Continental Motors Oceanside, CA
Steven Crowe International Motors Ltd. Falls Church,VA
William Tubbs Saab of Troy Troy. Ml
William Dahlbacka Red Noland Saab Colorado Springs, CO
jerry G.Veek VOB Auto Sales Rockville, MD
Russell Dirks Uftring-Saab Washington, IL
Danie|·”ine Secor Saab Alfa New London, CT
Peter Doyle Arroway Saab Katonah, NY
Robert Ward Saab of Santa Ana Santa Ana, CA
jeffrey Giordano Reinertsen Motors Inc. Denville, Nj
Andrewj.Wedl B & B Saab Santa CIara,CA
William F Goehring Tischer Saab Laurel, MD
Edward Wheby Garden City Saab Hempstead, NY
Peter Grim The Great Britains Willow Grove, PA
Stephen Wisniewski The Great Britains Willow Grove, PA
Vincent Hirst Wigwam, Inc. North Providence, Rl
Donald Wollum International Motors Ltd. Fails Church,VA
Terence A. Holt Mike Shaw Saab Denver, CO
Travis S.Zanes Saab Nashua North Merrimack. NH
Chris Huebner Main Line Saab Ardmore, PA
john Zinkl Sun Coast Saab Ft, Myers, FL
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