Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner - Tom A. Steckler, Director

Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council

The Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council is created to advise and assist the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in carrying out and reviewing the rules relating to the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act.  These rules are adopted by the Department and the Council shall advise the department on matters relating to educational grants, advancements in industry standards and practices, and other issues that require technical expertise and consultation or that promise better consumer protection in the motor vehicle repair industry.  (F.S. 559.9221) You may contact any council member in writing.   For all consumer inquiries or complaints, please contact our Consumer Hotline at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352).  Out of state residents may call 850-410-3800.

Charles R. Elder (Chair)
Ray Gordon Brake Service
 2461 Greer Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
*Representing Independent Automotive

Repair Shops

Todd Arrington
Arrington's Body Shop, Inc.
301 6th Street SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880
*Representing Independent Automotive Collision Shops

Thomas DeRita, Jr.
777 South Flagler Drive, Suite 300 E
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
*Consumer Representative 		Victor F. Knoblock
Post Office Tire
221 W Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL 34475
*Representing Tire Dealers

Eileen Sotille
5975 North Federal Highway
Suite 130
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
 *At-Large

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*Representing Franchise Mechanics Shops

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*Representing Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers

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*Representing Franchise Motor Vehicle Dealers