Robert Freudenberger

Bob Freudenberger has been an automotive tech writer and magazine and book editor for four decades. He’s had thousands of magazine articles, numerous video training programs, and several books published, and is the author of The Encyclopedia of Auto Technology & Service, and The Repair Library. He was an editor for Hearst’s MOTOR Books, the editor of Speed Shop magazine, and the editorial director of Motor Service and Auto & Truck International, Tech Drive (BMW), Tech Connect (VW), Nissan TechNews, and The End Wrench (Subaru). He’s also written many “Saturday Mechanic” features for Popular Mechanics.

He is currently the editorial director of Aftermarket International, and StarTuned, a service technology magazine sponsored by Mercedes-Benz. He earned ASE certification in the late 1970s, then went on to write ASE tests.

Bob is hands-on. He has his own shop where he not only fixes cars, but also researches service issues, tools, and equipment.