Maureen Smilovsky

Maureen Smilovsky has many roles at Engineered Automotive. Maureen is responsible for all of the stunning treats available at our EA Days track events. She also prepares the excellent lunches that are widely known as being some of the best home cooking going! At Engineered Automotive, Maureen manages the accounting department.

Billy Smilovsky

Billy Smilovsky is Engineered Automotive’s founding partner. Billy’s vision and direction has guided EA for over twenty years. From an early age, Billy was exposed to engines and mechanics of all types. At the age of fourteen, Billy started a career in small engines and it was at that point that he recognized his calling in life. Upon completion of high school, Billy immediately pursued and acquired a mechanics license. He worked at numerous facilities to learn all he could, feeding his inquisitive nature and passion for automotive technology. Billy was also active in the racing scene, having worked as crew and crew chief for professional race teams in different racing series. Billy had a long standing career with Porsche Motorsport Canada and in addition, acted as crew chief for his own family race team in go kart competition. Billy was also a successful racer, having competed professionally in the Rothman’s Turbo Cup Series. Billy’s cause and effect personality means that whatever he attempts in life, he will complete. Billy is a start-to-finish type of person and can tackle any project to perfection.

Dave Tomassetti

Service manager, Dave Tomassetti has been and integral part of the Engineered Automotive Team for more than three years. Dave brings extensive service experience to EA having run his own successful service, performance and race business. Dave has a serious interest in motorsport and has been a part of the racing community for over twenty years. Dave has built and raced many different BMW race cars over the years and is passionate about the track. Dave’s talent for tuning, fabrication and his technical experience are second to none. His enthusiasm for the business has guided him to deliver exceptional results far exceeding EA’s customers expectations. Outside of the office, Dave is a devoted husband and father, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and supporting his son’s hockey ambitions.

Billy Smilovsky

Billy Smilovsky is Engineered Automotive’s founding partner. Billy’s vision and direction has guided EA for over twenty years. From an early age, Billy was exposed to engines and mechanics of all types. At the age of fourteen, Billy started a career in small engines and it was at that point that he recognized his calling in life. Upon completion of high school, Billy immediately pursued and acquired a mechanics license. He worked at numerous facilities to learn all he could, feeding his inquisitive nature and passion for automotive technology. Billy was also active in the racing scene, having worked as crew and crew chief for professional race teams in different racing series. Billy had a long standing career with Porsche Motorsport Canada and in addition, acted as crew chief for his own family race team in go kart competition. Billy was also a successful racer, having competed professionally in the Rothman’s Turbo Cup Series. Billy’s cause and effect personality means that whatever he attempts in life, he will complete. Billy is a start-to-finish type of person and can tackle any project to perfection.

Dave Carnaghan

Dave started his automotive career at Georgian College working on race cars in 2001. He worked on several race teams in the Grand-Am Series. Since joining EA in summer of 2011 Dave has begun to expand his automotive expertise to many types of European vehicles. Dave enjoys working on all sorts of cars, especially Porsches. His track side experience will greatly benefit EA’s track days. During his off-time Dave enjoys both watching and playing Hockey.

Barry Gingrich

Engineered Automotive welcomes Barry Gingrich to the EA Service team. Barry is no stranger to Engineered Automotive and has a profound history with founding partner Billy Smilovsky. Barry brings decades of experience to Engineered Automotive and has spent much time at the track preparing and running race cars. Barry brings his passion for performance and track cars to EA and his wealth of knowledge makes him a tremendous asset to the EA Service team.

Matt Adamowich

Engineered Automotive welcomes Matt Adamowich to the service department. Matt will be working as service advisor alongside Roy. Matt comes to EA with a keen interest in automotive design and appreciates the precision and intricacies of an automobile from an engineering perspective. Matt is currently studying at York University for his Bachelor of Science, taking a double major in physics & Astronomy and Philosophy. Matt appreciates EA for its diversity in high-end vehicles and looks forward to learning the ins and outs of automotive business. Matt’s favourite car is the Audi R8. Outside of EA, Matt has a keen interest in Music.

Nelson Raposo

Nelson Raposo started his automotive career early on. Certified since 1997 from Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, Nelson focused on performance tuning and racing for the GM brand of vehicles for the majority of his career. Since joining EA in 2008, Nelson has expanded his breath of knowledge to the European market. This new world has led Nelson to change his love of machines. He is not only a tech, but he’s also a racing enthusiast. With years of Solo I and II sprint series under his belt, Nelson has a strong ability to understand what the customer is looking for out of their vehicle(s). This knowledge and interest is a key benefit to the EA Track days.

Michael Hegedus

Engineered Automotive is pleased to announce that Michael Hegedus has joined the EA service department. Michael is currently studying in his third year at Centennial College. Michael has always had a keen interest in cars growing up and worked through his high school years at another automotive facility. Working on a variety of high end cars is the most enjoyable aspect of the job for Michael and the opportunity to learn new aspects of the job is rewarding.”EA is different from other automotive facilities because of how organized everyone is at the shop, how clean the facility is kept, how up to date the tools are and how productive the organization is.” Michael’s favourite automotive brand is Subaru because they are fun to drive, easy to work on and affordable. The 2005 Subaru WRX STI is Michael’s favourite. Outside of work at EA, Michael enjoys working out, camping, fishing and snowboarding and has a keen interest in motorcycles. Michael’s favourite car of all time is the new Nissan GTR.

Paul Hardes

Engineered Automotive would like to welcome Paul Hardes to EA Service. Paul has been working with EA for over a year and now comes on full time as an apprentice. Paul is currently working to complete his schooling at Centennial College where he is learning the skills of the trade. Paul enjoys the challenges of his position and enjoys working with and learning from his colleagues. Working on special and unique cars appeals to Paul but his loyalty lies with Porsche. “Growing up, my dad always loved his Porsche’s and had a keen passion for their abilities. The quality, craftsmanship and performance of these vehicles is simply remarkable.” In his off time, Paul enjoys an active lifestyle and likes spending time with his friends and family.

Roy Deyoung

Engineered Automotive is pleased to announce that Roy Deyoung has joined EA as lead service adviser. Roy comes from a motorsport background, having spent years both Go Karting and Formula 1600 racing. Roy has an extensive educational background, having attended the Universal Technical Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute. Roy is currently pursuing a degree in automotive engineering. Roy continues his love for motorsport in the form of lapping days as well as working with professional race teams in Grand American competition. Roy has a passion for the original Mini and drive’s a Mini Cooper S himself. Roy’s favourite car of all time is the Ferrari F40.

Dave Tomassetti

Service manager, Dave Tomassetti has been and integral part of the Engineered Automotive Team for more than three years. Dave brings extensive service experience to EA having run his own successful service, performance and race business. Dave has a serious interest in motorsport and has been a part of the racing community for over twenty years. Dave has built and raced many different BMW race cars over the years and is passionate about the track. Dave’s talent for tuning, fabrication and his technical experience are second to none. His enthusiasm for the business has guided him to deliver exceptional results far exceeding EA’s customers expectations. Outside of the office, Dave is a devoted husband and father, he enjoys spending time with family and friends and supporting his son’s hockey ambitions.

Rob Koestner

Rob Koestner is currently in his third year of apprenticeship at Engineered Automotive. Since Rob began working with EA in 2007, he has been active in service and with EA’s track events. Rob enjoys working on premium performance cars at EA’s state of the art facility and feels he truly has a dream job. “Working in a state of the art facility with various sports/luxury/high performance cars is an enjoyable aspect of working at EA.” Rob enjoys working on race cars and especially seeing them blast down the straightaway at Mosport. Outside of work, Rob enjoys participating in many sports including hockey, basketball and tennis at both recreational and competitive levels. Rob has two cars in mind that he would like to see in his garage, an orange Porsche 997 GT3 RS and a Mercedes Benz C63.

Kurt Smilovsky

Kurt Smilovsky is a licensed automotive technician, who graduated from Centennial College in 2009. Prior to his professional involvement in the business, he grew up in the Engineered Automotive shop alongside his father, Billy and spent many weekends racing with his family. With a natural flair for creative problem solving and a passion for motorsport, Kurt is well known for his project cars; an example of which is the Shelby Cobra custom race car seen at many EA Days. Kurt takes great pride and care in every project he completes, and his pursuit of perfection and quality suits the EA philosophy nicely. Porsche is Kurt’s favourite brand of car to work on and to drive. In his spare time, Kurt prepares his own E36 M3 race car, and can be seen lapping Mosport at our track days. Kurt was even invited to test for Formula BMW in Valencia, Spain, and though not currently competing, will do so in the future.

Stephen Whitney

Stephen Whitney heads up Engineered Automotive’s Body Shop. Steve has lead the EA collision repair side of the business since its inception in 1985. Steve’s dedication to ensuring absolute perfection is stunning and shows in every vehicle that has come through the facility. Whether it’s collision repair, restoration or customization work, Steve can take care of all of your needs.

Jerry Kulikowski

Jerry Kulikowski heads up Engineered Automotive Detailing services. Jerry brings twenty years of detailing expertise to EA and is widely known as one of the best auto detailers in the city of Toronto. Jerry is well known for his acute attention to detail, doing whatever it takes to ensure a vehicle is cleaned as thoroughly as possible. For Jerry, seeing a clients face when they receive their vehicle back is worth the extensive effort.

B. Philp

Engineered Automotive has been doing the maintenance and tuning work on my cars for nearly a decade and the reason is pretty simple: As a lifelong car guy, I have never encountered their combination of real passion for cars and an obsessive dedication to doing every job exactly the right way. After every visit, I feel like I’ve been talking to people who ‘get’ me and what I expect from a car, like only a fellow enthusiast can. I have absolute confidence in my car when they hand me back the keys. For someone who used to check tire pressures and bolt tightness before I would even drive off a mechanic’s lot, like I once did, that’s no small thing. We’re customers for life.

B. Philp

J. G. Temesvary

After being introduced by a mutual friend, I approached Billy Smilovsky in 2007 to discuss a total restoration of my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL which had been left unused in an underground garage for about ten years.  The car was quite deteriorated and rusted and the restoration would include: rebuilding the engine and transmission, the braking system (as well as all other drive train components) and the engine cooling and air conditioning systems; changing the exterior colour; and correcting numerous other deficiencies (both visual and mechanical).  EA performed the restoration excellently, in terms of quality and also on time and within budget.  The paint job was flawless (with the only way of telling that the colour was changed being by reference to the serial number) and the car is virtually like new and a pleasure to drive and, to date, it has been completely reliable.  EA also maintains other vehicles for me and again, the service provided has been excellent and thorough.  I highly recommend EA to everyone.

J. G. Temesvary

B. Menchions

Dear Billy and the rest of the crew at Engineered Automotive:

I am excited to learn of the new website launch. It will be only the latest step in your ongoing business growth and maturity. As you know, I have been a customer of yours for almost twenty-five years. In that time, you have extensively modified several new vehicles into very high-performing and unique custom cars and trucks for me. The appraised value of each of them after conversion has reflected the time, planning, skill, and execution which marks your work. You have been able to understand well what I was going for in each project, and together we have brought many unique ideas into each one. I have not wanted to sell any of these vehicles, but the one I did part with brought tens of thousands of dollars over the black book value at the time because of the quality of the work you did.

“Interior, sound systems, exterior modification and painting have all been done to a very high standard (yours). You have done work on Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, and a variety of North American vehicles for me. While in and around your shop over the years, I have witnessed all manner of complete frame-off restorations, complete redesigns, massive upgrades, and customizations you have performed for others. The quality is always first rate.”

You have provided other services for me as well, from ongoing preventative maintenance to repair on all my vehicles. I have preferred to have you deal with warranty work with dealers for me at times, for either convenience or technical reasons. You have helped me to acquire vehicles (some from outside Canada) and done much research about possible modifications using ideas and parts from around the world. I have had complete peace of mind in storage of vehicles as well.

“I have always looked forward to every one of the hundreds of visits I have made to your shop; your newest and largest facility has been designed with customer comfort in mind, and the attention to detail shows as soon as one enters the building.”

“I wish you every success. I unhesitatingly recommend you to anyone (and have). I would be more than happy to talk about my experiences with you and your staff with any prospective customers as well.”

Yours truly,

B. Menchions MD FRCPC

P. Somers

If in your soul a car is more then a means of transportation between point A and point B then you owe it to yourself to look more closely at EA. In our recent search for a Mercedes C63 my wife and I stumbled upon EA. One quick email, an immediate response and Lynn and I were on our way to Toronto on a Saturday morning. An hour later, upon our arrival we entered what I can only say is a car person’s paradise. We were greeted in the most relaxed enthusiastic manner. These people love cars and their knowledge and passion for automobiles is just amazing!

For me to drive a great car is an event and just walking through the doors at EA is worth an hours drive. When I finally got around to seeing our car (so many other amazing cars to look at) I was presented with the most meticulously detailed automobile I had ever seen. I couldn’t believe it had 7,000 kilometers on the odometer. It was obvious that the people at EA were passionate about automobiles. Lynn took one look and the car was ours. The price was great and the process was not only painless but fun!

I have returned several times since that day and I have been greeted like family.

Their service is second to none and they are genuinely happy that Lynn and I love our C63. If you love cars and you want the drive to the corner store to be an event, do yourself a favour and check out Engineered Automotive. Next Lynnie and I have to get the folks at EA to teach us to really drive the beast … they do that as well … track days!

P. Somers

J. MacQueen

In a competitive automotive marketplace where consumers have many choices,  Engineered Automotive have separated themselves from the pack by embracing a customer-centric service model that recognizes the core importance of quality service.  They have exceeded my expectations on every level…from pick-up and delivery options designed to fit my schedule, transparent pricing and fantastic follow-up.  Their focus on the entire customer experience is nothing short of impressive.

J. MacQueen

D. Lacey

Engineered Automotive has provided excellent service for many of my vehicles.  From the street car pick-up/drop-off service to track side assistance on set-up, EA not only has the right facilities, but also the right people for the job.  I trust them all the way for anything with a motor and four wheels.

D. Lacey

B. McIntosh

My EA experience has been nothing short of total satisfaction.  Whether it is routine maintenance, or specialized work, the job has always been completed as promised, and my car returned to me looking better than ever.

When it was time to sell a vehicle last fall, the EA team took the car in and found a buyer within a week.  As pleased as I was with the selling process, I’m sure the purchaser was equally satisfied and is now a member of the EA family as well.

Another positive for me is the fact that I can recommend EA to my friends and know that I’ll be getting a phone call saying how impressed they were with how they were treated by the folks at EA.

Whether it is gathering on a Sunday morning to watch an F1 race, attending a Track Day, or having worked performed on one of my cars, the EA experience is truly terrific!

B. McIntosh