Meet Pam Oakes

• Has been an ASE-Certified Technician (Automotive Service Excellent), since 1995.
• Holds a degree in Electronic Engineering Technology (EETAS)
• She has repaired tens of thousands of vehicles ever since.
• Fourth generation automotive technician: Her great-grandfather Leonard Smith, grandfather, Ralph Smith and father Jerry Oakes were all automotive technicians. Pam‘s dad has more than 45years as a tech; worked with Pam from 1996 to 2004.
• She started Pam‘s Motor City Automotive in 1995. Pam was the sole employee – which grew into what it is today a 12-bay shop with 10 employees.
• Pam‘s Motor City Automotive has won numerous awards throughout the years – local, regional, and national.
• Estero Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), second regent2009-2011
• Author of “Car Care for the Clueless: Or How You Can ‘Make Money’ While Maintaining Your Vehicle”, 2011;  “Car Care for the Clueless: Successful Used Car Buying 101”, 2012
• Radio host of “Car Care for the Clueless” on webtalkradio.net and WGRN radio
• Co-producer of CAR-ER show, 2011-2012
• Hosts a semi-monthly car care clinic for women, since 1996
• Former Newspaper reporter and editor

For more information visit http://carcarefortheclueless.com

Pam Oakes with Jay Izso on Skype 1/24/2021

your last trip to the automotive repair shop left you feeling baffled and fleeced, then Car Care for the Clueless is your go to radio destination. With more than 18 years in the business, ACE Certified Technician, Pam Oakes will help you learn to communicate with the folks who are actually working on your car. Light hearted and fun, the is not Car Talk delving into specific automotive car care issues rather providing you with the tools to interface with the professionals you rely on. Finally there are answers to your questions, find them all here on Car Care for the Clueless!