Mercie J Auto

"Maybe it's in our blood?" wonders Chandler homeschooler Rebecca Glandon, chuckling as she ponders her family's history in the automotive business.  Husband, Michael Glandon's start in auto mechanics began well before high school ended. His father, who currently owns a custom auto shop that builds hot rods, was a self-employed diesel mechanic for many years. Michael did an apprenticeship and went to school to earn his ASE Master Technician certificate.



In 2001, Michael went to work for Rick Smith at Rick Smith Auto Care, which had been in business since 1995.  By 2006, he and wife Rebecca were made full partners with Rick and Mary Smith.  They changed the name to Mercie J Auto Care.  The name comes from a blending of the first initials of each family member in both the Glandon and the Smith families.  "We also love that the name reminds us of the mercy of our wonderful Savior, Jesus!" Rebecca reveals.

Mercie J is "pretty much bumper to bumper mechanical repair and maintenance on all Asian and Domestic vehicles. Our certified master technicians are especially skilled in the areas of electronics, engine performance, emissions, and air conditioning," Rebecca explains.

The Glandons have been homeschooling their four children for the past seven years.  "Our homeschool balance is fairly typical," Rebecca says.   "Michael works at the shop full time, and I stay home with the kiddos. The nature of the business does not require him to regularly "bring work home," though we have certain issues or projects that sometimes require after hour attention. Usually, we work together on these. From home, I work as the administrator of our facebook page, and Michael manages the business finances."

Their 14-year-old son, Christopher has aspirations of his own to become a technician.  He is currently helping out in the shop three afternoons a week, managing the shop's janitorial needs.  In the process, he is also learning a lot about the business!

Above and beyond the technical aspects of the automotive trade, clients of Mercie J will be leaving their vehicles with people for whom honor and integrity is of the utmost importance.  "Our heart's desire is to be a local business that serves in our community the way Christ served others around Him," Rebecca states. 

In the spirit of service, Mercie J offers car care clinics for teens, for ladies, and for seniors.   "A clinic is a one day, hands on class that lasts approximately 2-3 hours," Rebecca explains.   "Past clinics have gone very well and we are currently considering when to have our next one (we don't have them over the summer, as the shop gets too hot)."

Mercie J is interested in developing a curriculum for a homeschool auto shop class, and would appreciate feedback about what such a class should look like via their Facebook page from homeschoolers who would be interested in such a class.

To have an opportunity to earn trust, there is a $40.00 discount (no minimum purchase amount required) given to everyone on their first visit as an incentive to give them a try.