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Service Technician - Austin

James Borden

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, James has been surrounded by the vibrant culture and community of the city his entire life. After attending McCallum High School for his freshman and sophomore years, he graduated from Garza Independence High School and went on to complete the automotive program at Austin Community College.

James started his career in the automotive world as a full-service gas attendant at Balcones Automotive at just 18 years old. It wasn’t long before he transitioned into the shop, where he learned the ropes and began building his expertise. From there, he moved on to Austin Subaru, but quickly realized that the dealership environment wasn’t his style. After a brief hiatus from the industry to explore tech sales, James followed his true calling and returned to the shop life, spending several years at Buddha’s Garage before joining the Brakes To Go team.

As an Auto Brake Technician, James brings years of experience, hands-on knowledge, and a passion for precision to every brake job he handles. His journey through various roles in the industry has shaped him into a well-rounded and highly skilled technician who values quality work and great customer service.

When he’s not working, James is a devoted dad to his two daughters and the alos a proud dog dad. His hobbies include “doing Subaru things” with his Subaru friends, turning perfectly fine vehicles into loud, smile-inducing machines, and fully embracing the “miles per gallon to smiles per gallon” lifestyle.

James is excited to bring his expertise and love for cars to Brakes To Go, ensuring that every customer leaves with a safer, smoother ride.

Born and raised in Austin, Texas, James has been surrounded by the vibrant culture and community of the city his entire life. After attending McCallum High School for his freshman and sophomore years, he graduated from Garza Independence High School and went on to complete the automotive program at Austin Community College.

James started his career in the automotive world as a full-service gas attendant at Balcones Automotive at just 18 years old. It wasn’t long before he transitioned into the shop, where he learned the ropes and began building his expertise. From there, he moved on to Austin Subaru, but quickly realized that the dealership environment wasn’t his style. After a brief hiatus from the industry to explore tech sales, James followed his true calling and returned to the shop life, spending several years at Buddha’s Garage before joining the Brakes To Go team.

As an Auto Brake Technician, James brings years of experience, hands-on knowledge, and a passion for precision to every brake job he handles. His journey through various roles in the industry has shaped him into a well-rounded and highly skilled technician who values quality work and great customer service.

When he’s not working, James is a devoted dad to his two daughters and the alos a proud dog dad. His hobbies include “doing Subaru things” with his Subaru friends, turning perfectly fine vehicles into loud, smile-inducing machines, and fully embracing the “miles per gallon to smiles per gallon” lifestyle.

James is excited to bring his expertise and love for cars to Brakes To Go, ensuring that every customer leaves with a safer, smoother ride.