Frankie Cruz

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Location
United States
School
Pennsylvania State University
Expertise
DIY Mechanic work, Car Buying / Selling, GM Vehicles (including Saabs)
  • In 2014, Frankie started his career as a paid automotive journalist during his junior year at Penn State.
  • He's had the privilege of owning some fascinating machines, including a 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X SportCombi and 2018 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE.
  • His trials and tribulations as a DIY mechanic have taught him a lot over the past 15 years.

Experience

Frankie has been writing about the automotive industry for over a decade. Like most car junkies, he has at least one neglected project. He's currently teaching high school English to today's youth, and frequently daydreams about being a professional race car driver.

Education

Frankie has bachelor's and master's degrees in English from the Pennsylvania State University.

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