Diesel repair injector service diesel service Diesel Plus Ringgold Georgia GA 30736

Comprehensive Truck and Automotive Diesel Repairs

Your dealership alternative for expert bumper to bumper service
All make & model repairs,diagnostics, inspections and scheduled maintenance

706-866-3619
Serving the Ringgold Georgia GA 30736 area since 2001

 

About Staff

The success of Diesel Plus is attributed to our talented employees and their commitment to customer satisfaction.
Our staff possess an impressive list of certifications, training and experience. All of our shop technicians are ASE Certified and hold a wide variety of qualifications and many years of combined experience.

Diesel Plus Ringgold GA staff group photo

Employee Mike Perkins

Mike Perkins, Owner/Partner at Diesel Plus
Mike Perkins
Owner/Partner
  • Co-founder of Diesel Plus, LLC.
  • 10 yrs at Diesel Plus, 25 yrs total experience
  • Management Success! Service Writer Training
  • ASE Master Auto Tech (CMAT) Qualification
  • ASE Master Truck Tech (CMTT) Qualification
  • AC Delco training
  • Bosch Common Rail training
  • Delphi Rotary Pump training
  • Hydraulic Pump & Cylinder repair & rebuilding
  • Southern Tech (Marietta), Mechanical Engineering
  • Dalton State, Pre-engineering
  • Chatt. State Applied Management Certificate
  • Advanced Financial Training

Married to Kim, the greatest woman in the world. We have one son, Logan, who is a junior at Heritage High School. I spend much of my spare time chasing him across the south as he participates in wrestling and baseball.

Co-host of 'The Car Clinic' radio show on Talk 102.3 FM every Saturday morning.

I contribute to the automotive industry as an active member of ASA (Automotive Service Association) of Georgia acting on the Executive Board of Directors. I also a member of the Communications Committee at the National level with the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS).

In support of my community I participate in the Partnership 2000 Program at the local school district, volunteer at my church, and have served on the Board of Directors for two teams in the local Recreation Association.

Go Braves & Red Sox!

Employee Lamar Neal

Lamar Neal, partner at Diesel Plus
Lamar Neal
Owner/Partner
  • Co-founder of Diesel Plus, LLC.
  • 10 yrs at Diesel Plus, 35 yrs total experience
  • Diesel Fuel Injection Specialist
  • Nashville Auto Diesel College
  • Robert Bosch Factory Technician Training
  • AMBAC (American Bosch) Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified
  • Delphi Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified
  • Robert Bosch Fuel Injection System Certification

Lamar started in the diesel fuel injection repair industry in 1975 after graduating from Nashville Auto Diesel College. He has studied at many fuel system manufacturer's schools such as Robert Bosch, American Bosch, Delphi and Zexel. As an long time ADS member, Lamar believes in the leadership and commitment ADS provides the diesel repair industry.

Lamar and his wife Susan have two sons and a beautiful granddaughter. Away from work they enjoy the farm life. Most weekends you will find Lamar caring for his Black Angus cattle and restoring Farmall tractors.

Service Manager

Gary Smith, Service Manager at Diesel Plus
Gary Smith
Service Manager
  • 33 years experience
  • Factory Trained: AMBAC, Bosch, Cat, Cummins, Denso, Delphi, Lucas/CAV/Simms, Stanadyne, Yanmar, Zexel, fuel injection systems failure analysis, rebuilding and calibration.
  • Factory Trained: Turbocharger failure analysis and Rebuilding. Holset,Garrett, Schwitzer.

I enjoy the lake, boating and water sports. I am married to my lovely wife Trina. I have a son Adam, one lovely daughter Jessica and a stepdaughter Hannah that "loves to fish."I have one grandson Zan the Man. My passion is fast cars, fast boats and riding my Indian "Scooter."

Employee Kim Perkins

Kimberly Perkins, Office Admin at Diesel Plus
Kimberly G. Perkins
Office Administration
  • Started in 2002 at Diesel Plus
  • 24 years total administration experience
  • AC Delco TSS training: Management Success, Financial Workshop

I enjoy rainy days with hubby (Mike) at home! Also enjoy time with my family and watching son Logan's participation in baseball and wrestling. And I do love to shop for shoes and clothes...

Employee Wallace Perkins

Wallace Perkins, Outside Sales at Diesel Plus
Wallace Perkins
Outside Sales
  • With Diesel Plus since 2008
  • Rossville High 1967

Have been married to Lenore for 26 yrs with two children, Mike and Aundrea. I have 2 grandchildren Logan and Carrieanne.

Employee Gary Molton

Gary Molton, Fuel Shop Mechanic at Diesel Plus
Gary Molton
Fuel Shop Mechanic
  • Been with Diesel Plus since 2005
  • 25 years total experience
  • Diesel Fuel Injection Specialist
  • Bosch, Stanadyne, Delphi, AMBAC, and ASE training
  • Bosch Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified
  • Stanadyne Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified
  • Delphi Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified
  • AMBAC Diesel Fuel Injection System Certified
  • ASE Heavy Truck Certified

Basketball keeps me active, home remodelling keeps me busy, computer repair feeds my interest in fixing things, and church allows me to be involved in our community.

Employee John Whitlow

John Whitlow, Parts Manager at Diesel Plus
John Whitlow
Parts Manager
  • With Diesel Plus since 2009, 31 yrs total experience
  • Chattanooga City High 1977

Started at Safety Service in 1978 /Wheels and Brakes Parts Dist. in 1979, then started as parts delivery runner at a Mack truck dealer in 1980. Worked up to position as Assistant Parts Manager in 1985. Then as a Parts Manager at an independent diesel repair shop from 1994 to 2009 before being hired as Parts Manager at Diesel Plus.

I keep busy raising two teenage girls, Addie and Corey. For some quiet time I play guitar and for fun I enjoy riding Seadoos and 4-wheelers. Also do some camping and kayaking.

Employee Terry Thomason

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Terry Thomason
Fuel Shop Mechanic
  • 19 Years total experience

I enjoy NASCAR, cars, fishing and Sports.

Employee Jeannie Cook

Jeannie Cook, Shop Parts Person at Diesel Plus
Jeannie Cook
Shop Parts Person
  • With Diesel Plus since 2006
  • 15 years total experience
  • Felpro Parts Specialist
  • Moog Performance Parts Certified
  • Borg Warner Aftermarket Specialist

I have an interest in cars and trucks, gardening and my grandson.

Employee Beverly Willenborg

Beverly Willenborg, Service Writer at Diesel Plus
Beverly Ann Willenborg
Service Writer/Receptionist
  • With Diesel Plus since 2009
  • 15 years experience
  • AC Delco Total Service Training

I have a son in college and two high maintenance cats, Chase & Callie, who guard the home territory.

Employee Butch Archer

Butch Archer, Shop Foreman at Diesel Plus
Butch Archer
Shop Foreman
  • With Diesel Plus since 2002
  • 20 yrs total experience
  • Bosch Fuel System Certifications: DM, DCR, JS, & DUR
  • ASE PM Certification
  • ASE Medium Duty Truck Technician Certification
  • ASE Electrical Certification
  • ASE Brake Repair Certification
  • ASE HVAC Certification
  • ASE Alternate Fuel Vehicle Certification

My community involvement and activities are church, Awana Youth Program, NHRA Drag Racing, and softball.

Employee David Moore

David Moore, Technician at Diesel Plus
David Moore
Technician
  • With Diesel Plus since 2009
  • 24 yrs total experience
  • Diesel Driveability Problems & Repair specialization
  • Ford Diesel Engine Master training
  • ASE Truck Master Qualification
  • ASE Auto Master Qualification
  • International Diamond Certification
  • CDL
  • Ford, International, Allison and Eaton training

Employee jeff skelly

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Jeff Skelly
Diesel Mechanic
  • 25 years total experience
  • ASE Automotive Master L1-L2
  • Ford Senior Master
  • CAT ACERT Engine System Certified
  • Ford Gas-Diesel Engine Specialization
  • Manual & Automatic Transmission Special Skills
  • Automotive Electrical Specialization
  • Air Conditioning/Heating System Special Skills

I am recently married, have 4 boys, enjoy outdoor activities and race R/C boats.

Employee Nic Smith

Nic Smith, Technician at Diesel Plus
Nic Smith
Technician
Rock Crawlin in a Zuk
  • With Diesel Plus since 2004
  • 6 years total experience