Tell us a little about your business. – We are the auto repair facility that works on everything from Chevy and Ford to Audi Mercedes and Porsche. We are here to help with whatever the need may be.
How did you get started in the business? – I started in the auto repair world in 2010 changing oil as a part time job and grew from there into the manager of A1 Automotive.
Tell us a little about your family. – I have a wife and 3 fun kids. They are all very funny, witty and loving.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – One of my favorite things to do is to cook. I love to experiment with new recipes and explore new foods.
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? – I originally went to culinary school at Southeast Community College and I hoped to open a restaurant one day.
Who inspires you? – My children, they love everyone and strive to please and include everyone.
What is your favorite quote or the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – “Less ego. More soul.”
If you could choose only one descriptive word to be remembered as, what would it be? – Kind.
If you had a theme song, what would it be? – A Lovely Day by Bill Withers.
What is your greatest talent that you don’t utilize in your daily work life? – Cooking has to be the thing I am best at that I don’t get to utilize daily. I wish I had more time to spend cooking.
Which talent would you most like to have? – I would want to be more handy around the house and update or do repairs of my own.
If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? – If I was to do something different, I would want to get back into cooking and grow.
What is your favorite movie? – The Lone Survivor would have to be my favorite movie.
What is your favorite TV show? – I enjoy a good laugh. I always enjoyed watching King of Queens.
What is your favorite local Lincoln restaurant? – My favorite local restaurant would be Daffodil Mediterranean Cuisine! The owner is the sweetest and the food is out of this world. Everyone should experience it just once!!
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? – If I could choose any one to sit down to a meal with it would be Gordon Ramsey, I’d want him to cook the meal.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – You can reach the downtown shop by calling (402) 477-4660, stop into 1117 L Street, or by emailing wes.scharton@a1autolincoln.com.