The Mechanics

Pino Chiaravalloti

Working on cars is in the Chiaravalloti blood.  My father owns an Alfa Romeo dealership in Calabria, Italy and ever since I was a little kid I have been around Italian and European cars.  I started working with my dad in the garage when I was only 8 years old!  When I visit my family in Italy today I love to drive the new Italian cars that will someday make their way back to North America.

I have over 25 years of experience working on Italian and European cars.  The first cars I maintained or repaired were Guilias in Italy.  All of my mechanic training was completed in Italy through Alfa Romeo.  Whenever new models came out I traveled to Milano to get up to date instruction on repair and maintenance.

I really enjoy working on any Italian car.  I think that they are sculptural and mechanical works of art.  I have also put these cars through their paces when I raced 164s and 75s (Milanos).  When I came to Canada in 1986 I set up my garage to continue the love affair!