The path

From the line, to the foreman's bench, to his own shop.

James started where some fortunate technicians start: at the bottom, but learning the craft one job at a time from a British mentor with several years working on English brands. The marques chose him as much as he chose them — brands that reward technicians who care about the details, and that's where he stayed.

Over eighteen years, he moved from line technician, to diagnostician, to shop foreman — the role responsible for assigning the toughest jobs, mentoring the rest of the floor, and being the last person consulted before a vehicle leaves with the manufacturer's warranty on the work.

In 2025, he opened British Auto Repair. Same training. Same passion. No more hassling with the dealership.

James Ryan Becker, master technician and owner of British Auto Repair
Credentials

Factory-trained on the marques you are loyal to.

Land Rover
Factory certified
Range Rover
Factory certified
Jaguar
Factory certified
ASE Certified
Automotive Service Excellence

Plus dealership-level training and equipment for Mercedes-Benz and Rivian platforms.

The philosophy

Three things James will never do.

01

Hand your car to someone else.

When you book with British Auto Repair, you book with James. Not a service writer. Not a junior tech. Same hands, every visit, every time.

02

Recommend work you don't need.

If a part has life left, you'll be told. If a job can wait, you'll be told. The shop runs on long-term clients, not commission targets.

03

Cut corners.

Factory tools. Factory procedures. Factory-grade parts where they matter. Being independent isn't an excuse — it's the freedom to do the job right.

In his words

"The dealership is a great place to learn. It's not always the right place to bring your vehicle for the next ten years. I built this shop so the people who own these cars have a real alternative — without giving anything up."

James Ryan Becker

Have a question, or just want to talk through your vehicle?

James answers the phone himself.