Steve Saporito was originally trained at Northrop University as an Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic for jet aircraft and graduated in 1982. There he studied electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, physics, cleaning and corrosion control, mathematics, instrument systems, communications and navigation systems, air conditioning systems,
Steve Saporito was originally trained at Northrop University as an Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic for jet aircraft and graduated in 1982. There he studied electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, physics, cleaning and corrosion control, mathematics, instrument systems, communications and navigation systems, air conditioning systems, de-icing systems, fuel systems, fire protection systems, electrical systems, lubrication systems, ignition and starting systems, security systems, braking systems, airflow systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, and other subjects with regard to aircraft repair and modifications. In 1983 he leased a local Unocal service station (Steve's Union Service) two blocks from his home. Steve’s background from Northrop University made him a meticulous mechanic and enabled him to grasp the most complex automobile technology easily.
In 1992 Unocal cancelled his lease for the service stations, and he set out to purchase the station from them. Over the next 5 years he was in legal negotiations with Unocal, Banks, and the City to resolve purchase price, cleanup responsibilities, financing, and zoning issues. After these issues were resolved, he began building the current facility.
The current Hilltop Automotive facility opened on February 15th, 1997. He started the business with two employees, himself and his mother working the front office the business has grown since then. In December he hired two more mechanics to handle the workload. In 1998, as business increased, he started hiring more mechanics to assist in handling the workload.
Today the business employs a staff of 7-12 including 3-5 ASE-certified mechanics. The shop services all makes, years, and models of automobiles including Austin Martin, Alpha Romeo, Lotus, Mercedes, Ferrari, Maserati, BMW, ,Porsche, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, SSC, Salene, Scion, Smart, Lexus, Toyota, Infinity, Nissan, Jaguar, Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Land Rover, GM, Cadillac, Pontiac, Audi, Honda, Bentley, Acura, Volkswagen, Buick, Chevrolet , Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Saab, Saturn, Subaru, Suzuki, Volvo, International, Hummer, Mini
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Yes, Rodents have and can be a problem due to many things , one of them is the Soy that's used in the production of Insulation of Wiring. When a vehicle comes in with evidence of Rodents we take a very, very close look for damage and address the issue as best as possible. Though it's not 100% guaranty but a good deterrent.
We appreciate you entrusting your vehicle with us at Hilltop Automotive.
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I had warning lights go on in my car. I have owned the car for 10 years and this type of thing has never happened. I moved into a new place a year ago. I told Steve about this. When he contacted me - excellent communication he has - he explained my wires had been eaten by rats. The insulation was torn apart. Steve completely cleaned up ( I mean cleaner then when I bought it ) the entire engine and fixed all of the wires that had been eaten. Frustrating thing to deal with since it’s where I now live at - that’s the problem. Steve then coated the engine top - bottom - wiring with a spray that the rats do not like the taste of - so they won’t want hopefully my car again. (I was spraying peppermint oil around my cars every single night to try and keep them away and it’s frustrating to say the least )
I had no idea this spray on rat deterrentservice even existed. When I came to pick up my car - he had the hood open to show me what had been done and explained in detail the work. I am grateful for Steve going above and beyond !
Thank you Steve !