Location
Visalia, California
School
California State University, Sacramento, Reedley College
Expertise
Car audio installation, Automotive product review, Brakes, wheels, tires, and suspension
- Derek has been passionate about the automotive industry since he was young. He has a particular interest in cars and trucks produced in the 1950s and 1960s.
- When he was younger, he enjoyed working on cars but found writing about them more captivating.
- Derek has restored several cars over the course of his lifetime.
Experience
Derek began his career as a freelance contributor in 2018, covering new vehicle features, installation of automotive aftermarket equipment, laws pertaining to the automotive industry, car stereos, and truck suspension systems. He has written for the automotive websites CarAudioNow and Speedway Motors as well as ghostwriting audiobooks on vintage cars and famous racecourses. He has also gained real-world experience working in tire and brake shops.
Education
Derek holds a bachelor's degree in political journalism from California State University, Sacramento, and an associate degree in general studies from Reedley College.
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