Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Los Ranchos De Albuquerque Auto Repair

Edward Sinnott

Store Manager

Ed has spent much of his career in automotive. From working with his father to being a regional manager at some of the largest repair chains in the industry, Ed has the experience and expertise to ensure customers are always taken care of properly. He is a great trainer and knows how to bring a team together. He loves to cook for the shop and is always making sure everyone is well-fed. Working in repair shops in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, he knows what it takes to ensure your vehicle gets the attention it deserves. He has recently transferred from our Albuquerque location to the Rio Rancho store. Ed is responsible for our shop mascot Chancho. Chancho greets all the customers as they come in. Choncho also loves his treats and chew toys! Ed likes to accept new challenges and learn new things. He has been creating beautiful woodwork with his lathe. Ed enjoys traveling as often as he can!

Henry Martinez

Service Advisor

Henry is a true customer advocate. He cares about his customers and is focused on making sure they always have the best auto repair experience that New Mexico has to offer. He has been helping with car and truck repair in Rio Rancho for many years. Being the expert communicator that he is, he will always ensure his customers understand what work is needed, what is being done, and why. Henry takes as much time as needed to make sure his customers leave fully understanding all services performed. He has recently purchased a new home and has been enjoying setting it up and truly making it his own. In Henry’s off time, he enjoys the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, and hiking with his dog gypsy are some of his favorites. He also enjoys reading, music, Lobo’s basketball, and rebuilding classic cars and trucks.

Isaac Larez

Shop Foreman

Isaac has been working with us for many years and has grown to be an unbelievably valuable team member. He started with us while still at trade school and is now an ASE Master Certified technician! He works with the other techs to ensure they are taking the best care of every vehicle they work on. He has a natural talent for diagnostics. He is well versed in all makes. When it comes to Domestic, Asian, or European repairs in Rio Rancho, Isaac can get it done quickly! He takes his role as the shop foreman seriously, being engaged in all the training that we have to offer. Isaac enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He recently had a home built for his family right here in Rio Rancho.

Allan Valle

ASE Master Technician

Allan graduated from tech school at CNM and has developed his skills quickly. Since he started working for us, he has taken and passed all the ASE tests required to obtain his ASE Master Certification! We are very proud of the technician that Allan has become, he is always willing to accept any challenge that comes his way. Allan has a lot of experience and can repair anything that is thrown his way. Allan is a great mechanic in Albuquerque. From domestic repair, Asian repair, and European repair, he is your go-to guy. He has been trained in Subaru repairs in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque and has a passion for servicing them. Allan loves taking his family camping and fishing when he is not under the hood. He is a proud father and family man. We are lucky to have him on our team.

Dane Swell

ASE Master Technician

Dane's history with Browns Automotive dates back to 2011. He was the first technician who was hired at the Los Ranchos location when it was opened. He worked closely with the owners and stuck with the company through the many growing pains. He left to pursue other opportunities; however, we are very excited to have him back on the team. He brings a positive drive and energy to the shop that is appreciated by all. Dane has achieved so many milestones in his career as a master technician in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. We are proud of how much he has grown personally and professionally. Dane is always willing to help in whatever fashion is needed, putting the needs of others ahead of his own. Dane is a husband and father of 4. He enjoys the outdoors hunting and camping with his family. They also enjoy dirt bike riding and playing with anything that has wheels.

Jesus Gastelum

General Service Technician

Jesus is an Intellitech graduate who has worked with us while completing the program. He has a strong desire to learn and is eager to get his career off the ground. Jesus is a great student, taking time to listen and learn from his experienced co-workers. It is always fantastic to see young people who are driven to succeed. Brake repair, Alignments, Suspension Repairs, Oil Changes, and Maintenance in Rio Rancho are just a few of the services he has the confidence and training to perform. We look forward to working with Jesus and helping him achieve his goal of becoming an ASE master-certified technician. Jesus enjoys spending time with his family and friends going out to see new places and hiking new trails. He can also be found at the Albuquerque drag strip or customizing his Corvette.

Choncho

Shop Dog

Choncho works hard to help make your experience with car repair positive and enjoyable. If you need car or truck repair in Rio Rancho, stop by and choncho will make sure the right technician is on the job! He is often the first to greet someone when they walk in the door with a wagging tail and a chew toy in his mouth. He enjoys attention, treats, walks, and playing fetch.