Meet Our Amazing Team

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Team Members

Michael Schafer

Owner
I started in this shop in 1999 and never looked back. I worked my way up from oil change lube tech to an ASE Certified Master Technician in 2007 where I was the lead tech for 8 more years. I became assistant manager in 2010 and manager in 2012. I finally took over the business in 2014. I enjoy bringing my boys (I have three) down on the weekends and having them help fix our cars, in the hope that someday they will take over my position.

Jennifer Hoffmann

General Manager
Has more than 20 years of management experience. Jenn is a South Philly native and still resides here. Customer satisfaction and care are number one for her. Schafer’s was able to steal her in mid-2020 to help lift this business to a new level of customer service experience.

George Garber

Lead Tech
George wanted to fix and repair vehicles since high school. He started out more than 10 years ago at Schafer’s and has worked his way up from oil change lube technician to shop foreman and now lead tech. He loves trying to figure out things that no one can.

Our Staff

STEVE LEVER

SERVICE ADVISOR

Steve is a seasoned automotive professional dedicated to providing exceptional service and guidance to car owners seeking expert advice. With almost 40 years of experience in the industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for delivering personalized solutions to every customer. Steve understands the challenges vehicle owners face on a daily basis. From routine maintenance to complex repairs, navigating the world of automotive care can often feel overwhelming. That’s where Steve, drawing on his experience and background, provides comprehensive guidance and reliable recommendations tailored to each individual’s needs. Steve takes pride in going above and beyond to educate and empower individuals, demystifying the automotive world and enabling them to make confident choices. When not at work, Steve enjoys spending time with this family at the Jersey Shore, doing home improvement projects, and cheering on the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers.

CHRIS MULLER

SERVICE ADVISOR

Chris Muller grew up in North Philadelphia, as one of 4 boys. He’s been in the automotive industry for 25 years, working in various dealerships and shops around the tri-state area. He believes in Integrity above all else, which is an asset in the automotive world (his high school yearbook quote was “No Roger, No Re-run, No Rent”, from the TV Show What’s Happening). He is a diehard Volkswagen fan (ask him about his collection), and loves to take spontaneous road trips, when he’s not at home relaxing with his wife.

MATHEW MARTINEZ

TECHNICIAN

Mathew Martinez has 12 years of professional experience in the automotive field as of 2021 and has been working on cars and engines his whole life. He is an A-level technician. He has joined our team to help Schafer’s grow in our ability to diagnose and make the hard repairs on of all the makes and models of vehicles that we see. He made the move from California to New Jersey to become a part of our team.

ERIC HENDERSON

TECHNICIAN

Eric was born and raised in Jersey and started with us mid-2023. He likes video games, mustangs, and pizza rolls. He has been taking all the steps to invest in his career. Eric continues to learn and grow in this industry and is now a licensed PA State Inspector.

MICHAEL CAMM

TECHNICIAN

Mike started in early 2023 and is moving up the ranks quickly. He is a Jersey native who recently made the move to South Philly. Mike is a young motivated auto technician with a promising career in this industry.

JAYMIR DIGGS

TECHNICIAN

He is our newest team member and has recently graduated from automotive technical school. He is a Philly native and is jumping headfirst into this field. We are very excited that he decided to join our team.

BRIDGET LEWIS

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Another Philly native, Bridget started working with us after leaving Starbucks, bringing with her a few years of customer service experience. She worked in food service and decided she wanted a change, coming to us to take over the customer service position from Cindy, who was with us for 5 years. She is passionate about helping customers and we are glad she continues striving to become better, both in her position and beyond. We pride ourselves in our customer service, and we’re glad she embodies that energy!

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
Schafer's Auto Center in Philadelphia, PA

With the automotive business coming into the 21st century Schafer’s moved up to a full complete service repair center, ranging in everything from oil changes and tire repairs to full advanced diagnostics and engine repairs, as well as maintenance in every category, since opening the current location in 2002 the business has been at the forefront of the automotive repair field constantly changing and updating to meet the standards of today’s cars and although faces have changed, and people come and go this family owned and operated business is set out to achieve the best level of custom service and satisfaction possible.

Schafer’s Auto Center

1924 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19148

(215) 755-1270

schafersauto1@comcast.net

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

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