About Wrona's
Our History
John Wrona founded Wrona's Quality Auto Repair and began servicing vehicles on the central coast in 1992. An American Service Excellence (ASE) Awarded and Certified Factory Technician, John worked for Ford Motor Company for fifteen years before opening the shop. When John set out on his own, he immediately became the "go-to independent" car repair shop for San Luis Obispo area Ford and Lincoln-Mercury owners. Through dedication and hard work, he built a successful business with a solid reputation in the community.
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Wrona's became the go-to independent shop "specializing in honesty and integrity." John Wrona trained three additional technicians and a service manager. All of them were ASE Trained and Certified to repair American, Asian, and European automobiles.
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​In 2008 Wrona's Quality Auto Repair was purchased by John and Christine Kimball. John was born and raised in San Luis Obispo. Growing up in the automobile business, his grandfather and father owned and operated local new and used car dealerships in San Luis Obispo for more than fifty years.
John retired from the United States Air Force, as a 22-year veteran of aircraft maintenance, where he held the positions of technician, supervisor, and superintendent. He has worked in the automotive repair industry since he left the Air Force. The Kimball family took pride in owning Wrona's for 15 years and welcomes its third family to own and operate Wrona's Quality Auto Repair.
In 2022, those same core values that made John Wrona's original shop successful will be carried on with Wrona's newest owners, Dave and Kimberly Kuden. John Kimball passed the traditions on to David and Kimberly Kuden. David was born and raised in San Luis Obispo and holds a General Engineering contractor's license. Kimberly, a Cal Poly graduate, has a 30-year history of leading small and large organizations in the Agricultural Industry as well as helping small businesses and non-profit organizations grow. David and Kimberly decided to focus their energy on developing a local business and supporting the local community.
Meet Our New Ownership
Dave and Kimberly Kuden are enthusiastic to carry on the Wrona's Quality Auto Repair traditions of Value and Quality. Kimberly assumes the role of General Manager with her background in business management. David assumes the role of Facilities Manager with his background in construction management.
In loving memory of our faithful shop dog, greeter, a true companion and friend. Forever in our hearts.
Ace Deedle
Our Team
Operations Manager, Brian Archer
Brian joins Wrona's Quality Auto Repair with 35 years of experience as an automotive maintenance and repair specialist in San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas. Wrona's is proud to have Brian as our Operations Manager and our customers can expect his commitment to delivering the highest value and ensuring the quality of work here at Wrona's.
Our Technicians
Gregorio Estrada
Chris Carbero
Jake Ruth
Jessie Velaszco
Our Philosophy of Client Care
Value
Value is the foundation of our philosophy. We believe that we must provide more than a service to our customers. We must provide value; the benefits you receive from our service must be greater than the cost you incur. Whether defined in terms of money, time, or peace of mind. Regardless, our commitment is to benefit our customer's bottom line.
Quality
In every way, we believe that our customers deserve the best in service, and our professionals strive always to place quality at the threshold of importance. Not only in servicing automobiles but also in how we contribute to our community and profession. While we hope to grow Wrona's Quality Auto Repair, our goal is never to lose our local identity and the personal relationships built with our customers. They are truly the foundation of our business.