Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner - LuAnn Stiles, 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 850-488-2221.

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

Repair Shops

Thomas DeRita, Jr.
777 South Flagler Drive, Suite 300 E
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
*Consumer Representative

Eddie G. DiMeglio
Eddie's Collision Experts
4375 SW 60th Avenue
Davie, FL 33314
*Representing Independent Automotive Collision Shops 		Victor F. Knoblock
Post Office Tire
221 W Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL 34475
*Representing Independent Tire Dealers

Joe Kovac
Kovac Automotive
3012 NE 49th Street
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
*Representing Franchise or Company

Owned Tire Dealers

James A. Lovett
Grease Pro, Inc.
 PO Box 2529
Panama City, FL 32401
*Representing Franchise Mechanical Shops

Jim Wilson
Palm City Corporation
3364 Palm Beach Boulevard
Ft. Myers, FL 33916
*Representing Independent Motor Vehicle Dealers

Ed Richards
Proctor Honda
2373 West Tennessee St.
Tallahassee, FL 32304
*Representing Franchise Dealers
Eileen Sotille
2900 South Port Royale Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
*At-Large
 		Vacant
*Representing Franchise Automotive Collision Shops
Vacant
*Consumer Representative