Tarantino Ayer

Qualified Red Seal Motor Mechanic with practical experience in workshop and fleet environments. Experienced in vehicle servicing, diagnostics, inspections, preventive maintenance, major services, brake work, timing-belt and timing-chain work, engine-related repairs, and pre-delivery inspections. Hands-on exposure to a wide range of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and rental fleets, including Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Comfortable using Launch and Delphi diagnostic systems, with basic ISTA+ knowledge. Reliable, hardworking and safety-conscious, with strong problem-solving and mechanical skills.

Fleet Service Technician / Motor Mechanic - SANI Car Rental (formerly Dollar Thrifty) - Kempton Park, Pomona AH

(2021-05)

• Perform routine and major vehicle services and preventive maintenance.
• Carry out tyre checks, 101 checks and Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI).
• Perform timing-belt/cambelt and timing-chain related work.
• Inspect and repair windscreen chips and other basic vehicle defects.
• Review vehicle service history and assess vehicles before they enter service.
• Maintain and repair rental and fleet vehicles to keep them roadworthy and service-ready.
• Work across Toyota, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Nissan and Mercedes-Benz fleets, among others.

Assistant Technician - Zoran Auto - East Rand, Jet Park

(2018-04 - 2021-01)

• Supported senior technicians with workshop servicing, repairs, testing and vehicle maintenance.
• Gained hands-on experience with a variety of vehicle makes and models, including Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and BMW.
• Performed brake-related work including removal and fitting of front brake pads and linings.
• Assisted with component removal and fitting and general mechanical repairs.
• Developed practical experience in engine and motor repairs.
• Used Launch and Delphi diagnostic systems for basic vehicle diagnostics and fault finding.
• Gained basic exposure to ISTA+ diagnostic procedures.
• Worked on fleet vehicles including Nissan NP200 and NP300, as well as SAPS and other fleet vehicles.

Workshop foreman - Sani Sixt Rent a Car

(2024)

Trade Test / Red Seal - Motor Mechanic - INDLELA (Trade Test Centre) (2023)

Matric - Villa Liza Secondary School (2017)

Short Course - Automotive Service Workshop Assistance - St Anthony's Education Centre (2018)

International Youth Foundation (2018)