
Marc Haines, Director
Time as a mechanic:
I was born at the garage!
Specialist area:
MOT's and anything to do with performance cars
What the team say:
Great Boss!
Story about Marc:
My nan used to live in the flat above the garage so I would get the bus from school to the garage where she would make me ham sandwiches for dinner while my mum and dad were working below!

Paul Miles - Garage Manager
Time as a mechanic:
32 years (13 at QPG)
Specialist area:
Diagnostics, Fault Finding
What the team say:
Diagnostic Master
Story about Paul:
On his first day in the trade, he went on a recovery job and was so excited to be there, he ran around the back of the truck and knocked himself clean out on the spec!
Hobbies:
He likes fast cars and flying his drone

Matt Starie - Workshop Manager
Time as a mechanic:15 years (7 at QPG)
Specialist area:
Welding, problem solving
What the team say:
The problem solver
Story about Matt:
He once got hit by a car, according to Matt the car came off worse than he did!!
Hobbies:
Fishing, Netflix, eating!

Sharon Packman - Office Manager
Time at QPG
5 Years
Specialist area:
Accounts/admin
What the team say:
The one we could not do without.
Story about Sharon:
Sharon got outrageously drunk at the first Christmas party she attended and some of the team had to carry her home!
Hobbies:
Swimming and dancing

Jack Cracknell - Technician
Time as a mechanic:10 years (4 at QPG)
Specialist area:
Servicing & timing belts
What the team say:
The Practical Joker
Story about Jack:
Once on a skiing trip, he went off alone exploring and was eventually found, buried up to his chest on snow – obviously his friends did the right thing - laughed and took photos.
Hobbies:
Skateboarding, music festivals and upgrading his car

Pawel Krzeminski
Time as a mechanic:22 years (6 at QPG)
Specialist area:
Clutches; Diagnostic and problem solving
What the team say:
Mr Experience
Story about Pawel:
When applying for his son's passport, the lady asked his son what relation Pawel was and his son replied "my uncle"!
Hobbies:
Fishing; modifying cars

Liam Lever
Time as a mechanic:6 years (5 with QPG)
Specialist area:
Enjoys getting involved in big technical jobs and learning something new
What the team say:
The Storyteller
Story about Liam:
He was the under 21 autotesting champion at the age of 18 for Bournemouth and District Car Club.
Hobbies:
Guitar, mandolin and banjo, but rallying is his passion

Shaun Taylor
Time as a mechanic:20 Years (4 at QPG)
Specialist area:
Wheel alignment
Story about Shaun:
He’s been doing wheel alignments for years, Carlsberg don’t do wheel alignment technicians, but if they did, Shaun would be their teacher!
Hobbies:
PlayStation, urban exploring, spending time with his kids

Carl Taylor
Time as a mechanic:22 Years (4 at QPG)
Specialist area:
Steering & suspension
What the team say:
The Comedian
Story about Carl:
He once walked into a closed patio door in front of a few women on a night out
Hobbies:
Car stereo installs, modifying cars and going to the skate park with his kids

Vidas Cesonis
Time as a mechanic:12 Years (4 at QPG)
Specialist area:
Servicing, clutches, cambelts
What the team say:
The Baker
Story about Vidas:
When he was 16 years old, he was skipping classes to work in a garage
Hobbies:
Traveling, cinema and cooking

Callum Norris
Time as a mechanic: 7 years (3 at QPG)
Specialist area:
Enjoys clutches and engine rebuilds
What the team say:
The Albino
Story about Callum:
He once thought it would be a good idea to rebuild the head of an engine in his parents lounge whilst they were away. They came back 2 days early and surprisingly they weren’t happy, can’t imagine why?! So it wasn’t such a good idea after all…
Hobbies:
Cars