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Mike Thompson

Senior Contributing Writer

Credentials

  • ASE Certified Automotive Technician (A4, A5, A6)
  • 15 years in DIY automotive content

Specialties

Home garage setupElectrical upgrades (110V/220V)DIY installationTool reviews

Mike has spent 15 years testing shop tools, lifts, and compressors from a three-bay home garage outside Denver, Colorado. His background in automotive technology and hands-on restoration informs practical, beginner-friendly coverage of installation, electrical, and concrete prep. He focuses on the honest "what would I actually do in my own garage" angle.