Our Experts

With over 30 years of experience working on cars Product Training Director Richard Reina is known around the office as one of our technical experts & true a "car guy". His interest began, in his own words, "at the age of two when his dad taught him the difference between a Chevy and a Ford. Since then it's been cars all the time." As an avid enthusiast of just about all things with a motor Richard can answer just about any question related to vehicle maintenance, repair, or restoration & is a trivia expert in motor history. Stay up on all of Richard's guides & articles here or on LinkedIn. The topics covered also include motorcycle customization, repair, and upgrade.

Prior to joining PARTSiD in 2012 as a technical writer, Sean has worked in the auto industry for 15 years as an ASE certified technician, service advisor, and service manager - and has been a contributor to Autoweek Magazine, The Star, Examiner.com, and more. When not under the hood of his small collection of classic domestic and foreign cars, Sean can be found serving as technical editor and officer of several car clubs, judging concourse level car shows, exploring subjects of interest on his own classic vehicles website, and meeting some great folks around the tri-state NY / NJ / Pennsylvania area at various shows and events.

Mike Grady has worked in the auto industry for over 40 years as a technician, automotive machinist/engine builder, and technical writer. Cars are more than just business though, he also enjoys restoring and working on classic cars in his free time. But Mike’s not only a car guy, he’s also a lifelong motorcyclist. He got his first bike at age 14 and since then he’s had great fun riding, modifying and restoring over 20 motorcycles. Although Mike stays current with the latest industry trends and he can provide advice on car and motorcycle repair, maintenance and upgrades, he’s also a student of history and loves reading and talking about the early days of the motor industry.

Timothy Zahl is a technical writer and product consultant with over a decade of experience in the motor industry. Timothy is a fan of performance machines that run fast and loud and an expert in all things custom. His numerous articles and write-ups are available at our knowledge base. Follow Timothy Zahl on Facebook and Twitter to be up to date with his latest guides and articles. Whether it’s something wrong with your motorcycle or you are building a custom bike, you can trust Timothy’s experience.

Michael Grayen is an SAE certified mechanic and Technical Writer. A resident expert and professional, Mike is passionate about all things technical and loves to share his knowledge. When not at work you can probably find him working on yet another ambitious project. His articles and write-ups cover everything from routine maintenance to performance and styling modifications. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter. Obsessed with motorcycles just like with anything else with a motor and wheels, Michael is ready to handle all of your service and upgrade needs.