About Us
Superior Care Auto Center
was formed in
2002, when Superior Electric and Pro Care, two long established
businesses (Superior Electric was founded in 1980 and Pro Care in 1984)
with over 100 years of combined work experience between the three
owners, (Frank, Dominick and Charlie) decided to merge.
Growing up in the muscle car era, Frank has always had an interest in
cars. He got into the business in the 1970s; with a desire to own his
own garage so that he could have his own space to work, he opened Pro
Care. From there he got into drag racing, which he still does in his
spare time.
Like many boys, Dominick loved taking things apart and seeing how they
worked. An older neighborhood boy took him under his wing and honed his
interest. Rather than just disassembling things, he began to learn how
to take apart and fix cars. In high school he realized his calling, and
when he attended college, he studied related courses, and graduated
with an Associates Degree in Applied Science.
When Dominick graduated from college, Frank was already
well-established in the car business. Though they grew up in the same
neighborhood, it wasn't until a mutual friend introduced them that they
met. Dominick started working for Frank, eventually becoming a partner
at Pro Care.
By age 13, Charlie was a regular at the repair shops and body shops
that his uncles owned. He attended William E. Grady Career and
Technical Education High School, studying automotive technology. While
in high school, he opened his first shop with his brother and his
uncle, specializing in body work. However, he had a knack for
electrical work and diagnosing problems; he opened Superior Electric in
1980.
The company originally worked only for dealerships, diagnosing
electrical problems that they could not solve. When Superior Electric
moved from 16th Street (a block away from where Pro Care was located)
to 3rd Avenue, Charlie decided to stop working for dealerships,
essentially cutting out the middle man. This way he could deal directly
with the public, providing them with honest service at a price that
wasn't marked up by someone else.
Since Superior Electric and Pro Care had a symbiotic relationship,
rather than continuing to operate two separate businesses in an
expensive industry, Frank, Dominick and Charlie decided to merge,
allowing their customers to reap the benefits of one company that could
meet all of their car care needs.
Aside from the quality service we provide, our customers enjoy the
friendly atmosphere of a family business. Our mechanics have been
working for us for years, with Frank's son, Jr., following him into the
business as one of them; also, Frank's wife, Terry, and Charlie's
daughter, Megan both work in the office. And of course, Dominick and
Frank have been working together for over 20 years, and have had a long
relationship working with Charlie as well. Superior Care Auto
Center is
able to completely service your car and keep it running in
tip-top-shape for years for years to come. Together, we believe that
every customer is a special customer, and we will work hard to keep
your business.