Cory Graddick

Cory was born and raised in Brevard County. 

In 2016, Cory moved to Gainesville.

Like most mechanics, Cory grew up tinkering with motors, any motor. As early as 6 years old he remembers fixing

• Cars
• Trucks/Vans
• Airboat/boat motors
• 4 Wheelers

His first formal auto repair classes were in high school. By the time he was 17, he had learned enough to begin repairing cars professionally. We are assisting Cory achieve ASE certifications.

We met Cory when he was the assistant manager at a tire store we recommend to our customers. He began bringing his personal vehicles to our shop for repair since he was too busy to fix them himself.

After four years at the tire store, Cory wanted less office work and more time working on cars, trucks and SUVs. Luckily, we happened to hear about his goals.

We were impressed with Cory’s knowledge and experience and so we asked him to join our team.  He enthusiastically accepted!! 

We have enjoyed having him as part of our team since the end of February 2020.

An interesting fact about Cory is that, as a teenager, he owned over 20 different vehicles. This was not a graveyard of dead vehicles in need of repair; they were all drivable. Cory says he learned a ton from keeping those different makes and models of vehicles running.

When he isn’t working, Cory enjoys using his vehicles.

• Trail rides
• Beach rides
• Highway adventures to new towns or states.

Other pastimes include camping and mastering video games.

Cory proposed to his girlfriend, Christi, July 4th, 2020…. She said YES!!  They own two rescued mix breed dogs, Jet (male) and Catalina (female), as well as two hedgehogs.