{"id":5,"date":"2026-10-26T19:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T19:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/auto\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T16:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T16:46:42","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demos.csbwebhost.com\/auto\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section auto-page-hero\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row auto-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_17_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"auto-eyebrow\">About Apex<\/p>\n<h1>A neighborhood shop with dealer-level skills.<\/h1>\n<p class=\"auto-lead\">Independent and locally owned since 2011. We fix cars the way we would want our own fixed: honestly, transparently and right the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section auto-story\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row auto-row auto-split\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_13_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"auto-eyebrow\">Our story<\/p>\n<h2>Started by a master tech who got tired of the upsell.<\/h2>\n<p>After 14 years as a dealership master technician, Carlos Mendez kept seeing customers pay for \"recommended\" work their cars didn't need. In 2011 he opened Apex with two bays and one rule: show the customer the problem, then let them decide.<\/p>\n<p>Today Apex has 10 bays, 12 ASE-certified technicians and the same dealer-grade diagnostic equipment, at independent-shop prices. We still put the old parts in a box for you to look at if you want to see them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_11_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module auto-stats-card\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul class=\"auto-stats-grid\">\n<li><strong>2011<\/strong><span>Founded<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>10<\/strong><span>Service bays<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>12<\/strong><span>ASE-certified techs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>38k+<\/strong><span>Vehicles serviced<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section auto-values\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row auto-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module auto-heading\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"auto-eyebrow\">How we do business<\/p>\n<h2>Three promises on every work order<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row auto-row auto-grid-3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module auto-tile\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><svg class=\"auto-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 12s4-7 10-7 10 7 10 7-4 7-10 7S2 12 2 12z\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>You see it first<\/h3>\n<p>Photos, measurements and plain-English notes before any recommendation. Ask, and we'll show you the old parts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module auto-tile\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><svg class=\"auto-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12l5 5 9-10\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>You approve it first<\/h3>\n<p>No work starts without your OK, and the price you approve is the price you pay.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module auto-tile\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><svg class=\"auto-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 3l8 3v6c0 5-3.5 8-8 9-4.5-1-8-4-8-9V6z\"\/><path d=\"M8.5 12l2.5 2.5 4.5-5\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<h3>We stand behind it<\/h3>\n<p>A 3-year \/ 36,000-mile nationwide warranty on parts and labor, honored at 35,000+ shops across the country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section auto-amenities\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row auto-row auto-split\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_10_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"auto-eyebrow\">Shop amenities<\/p>\n<h2>Built around your schedule<\/h2>\n<p>Car trouble rarely comes at a good time, so we work hard to make it easier.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_14_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul class=\"auto-amenity-list\">\n<li><svg class=\"auto-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 6h13l5 5v6H3z\"\/><circle cx=\"7\" cy=\"17\" r=\"2\"\/><circle cx=\"17\" cy=\"17\" r=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M3 11h18\"\/><\/svg><strong>Free shuttle<\/strong><span>Rides within 5 miles of the shop<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"auto-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"\/><\/svg><strong>Early-bird drop-off<\/strong><span>Secure key drop, 24\/7<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"auto-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M2 9a15 15 0 0 1 20 0M5 12.5a10 10 0 0 1 14 0M8.5 16a5 5 0 0 1 7 0\"\/><path d=\"M12 19.5h.01\"\/><\/svg><strong>Customer lounge<\/strong><span>Fast Wi-Fi, workspace, coffee<\/span><\/li>\n<li><svg class=\"auto-ico\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 13l2-6a2 2 0 0 1 2-1.5h10A2 2 0 0 1 19 7l2 6v5h-3v-2H6v2H3z\"\/><path d=\"M3 13h18M7 16h.01M17 16h.01\"\/><\/svg><strong>Loaner vehicles<\/strong><span>For larger repairs, by reservation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section auto-cta\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row auto-row auto-cta-row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_14_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"auto-eyebrow\">Open 6 days \u00b7 Most repairs same day<\/p>\n<h2>Check engine light on? 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