Charley Helvy

Charley Helvy is an Automotive & Diesel Expert based in Avondale, Arizona. He is the founder of Charley’s Garage, an educational YouTube channel focusing on simple videos for automotive and truck enthusiasts. He has over 31 years of experience in the automotive world, and is a Diesel Instructor at the Universal Technical Institute. He offers training on gas and diesel engines on his YouTube channel, along with other DIY and explanation videos for beginners and enthusiasts alike. In 2024, he published a complete guide on Emissions Systems in Automotive and Diesel Vehicles.

Education

  • Bachelors of Science, DeVry University, Technical Management
  • Associate's Degree, Community College of the Air Force, Applied Science in Vehicle Maintenance
  • Graduate, Air Force Vehicle Maintenance Training School
  • Certificate of Completion, Diesel Mechanics, Oklahoma Central Technology Center

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certified Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Heavy Truck Technician
  • Certified Automotive Service Excellence Auto Technician
  • Certified Automotive Service Excellence Truck Mounted Equipment Technician

Favorite Piece of Advice

For Vehicle Technicians: if you are not very curious about how things work, you may be pursuing the wrong career path. For fellow Auto/Diesel educators: do not forget how much we didn't know when we first started. Practice patience.

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