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Master Technician Interviews

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Sam Barber
St. Louis, Missouri

 
 

How long have you been in the industry?
I have close to four years professional experience, but I've been an enthusiast since before I could drive.

How many years have you been MECP certified? How long have you been Master certified?
I have been certified for a total of close to four years now. I have been Master certified for close to a year now.

What is the year, make and model of the most difficult car you've ever worked on?
I wouldn't say any particular vehicle is generally difficult. It really depends on both the vehicle and the specific job you are performing on that vehicle. Security/remote Start on most newer Chryslers can be difficult without an interface module (and sometimes even with one). German cars are a pain to take apart. And adding the Alpine IMPRINT piece to the factory radio in an '05ish Cadillac CTS still gives me nightmares.

Give us a rundown of the system installed in your vehicle right now.
Factory radio on factory speakers, and factory keyless entry... Someday when I'm done buying tools I will be able to afford a system. :-(

Name the top five artists in your MP3 player at the moment.
DJ Screw, Tupac, Lil' Wayne, Mariah Carey, Evanescence

What is your favorite tool to use in the installation bay and why?
My really big hammer, because... it's a REALLY big hammer.

What's the best advice you have ever gotten in your installation career?
"Work faster!"

Who inspires you to further your skills and your career in mobile electronics installation?
Jesus.

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