Overview
In the field of automotive consulting, and television and radio presentation Pat Goss is the acknowledged professional whose expanding career continues to re-define this unique field. As Co-Host on the acclaimed weekly television series MotorWeek (now in its eighteenth season), Pat’s knowledge and common sense approach has helped millions of car owners gain understanding and confidence about their cars. Pat is host of Goss' Garage, a live, twice weekly radio talk show on WJFK in the Washington, D.C. region. MotorWeek airs on nearly 300 PBS stations in the United States. MotorWeek is also viewed worldwide on Armed Forces Network.
Media Background
Featured on CBS 60 Minutes
Regular weekly appearances on Baltimore At Ten
Guest appearances on over 400 other television shows locally, nationally, and internationally
Presenter for Chevrolet new product introductions, Monte Carlo, Lumina and Prizm National Tours
Radio spokesperson for Trak Auto
Regional spokesperson for NTW Tires
Video
1992, 1993, 1997 Geo Prizm Training, Launch Videos
Narrates the NAPA "Power Tech" Series video training tapes
Segment Host on "How To Buy A Car", a MotorWeek home video
Segment Host on Chevrolet monthly video "Inside Track"
Publications
Author of first copyrighted Do-It-Yourself automotive consumer course in the United States
Authored articles featured in Motor Age, Wall Street Journal, Reader’s Digest, AAA Travel, plus various national trade publications
Authored columns for Capital Hill Forum, Jiffy Lube national newsletter, Sentinel Newspapers, Prince George’s County newsletter
Collaborated on U.S. News and World Report’s book "Your Car - How to Buy It, Take Care of It, and Save Money"
Freelance journalist: Washington Post, Automobile Magazine, Corvette Owners Magazine
Consulting
White House Office of Consumer Affairs, four years
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, five years
Consumer Protection Commission of Prince George’s County Maryland, fourteen years
Automobile Owners Action Council, Washington, D.C., four years
Technical Assistance Bureau, Washington, D.C., two years
Federal Trade Commission, eight years
By Request: State of Maryland Attorney General’s Office § Prince George’s County, Maryland, State’s Attorney § Montgomery County, Maryland, Office of Consumer Affairs § Prince George’s County, Police Department § Greenbelt Cooperative, Inc.
Corporate: General Motors Corporation, Chrysler Corporation, British Leyland Motor Company, various Ford, Chrysler, and Volkswagen dealers, various attorneys, small businesses, and individuals throughout the United States
Technical Advisor to Chilton Book Co.
Department of Energy for development of training programs on alternative fuels repair procedures, Governor’s Task Force on implementation of IM240, emissions test program
Judge for Edison Electrical Institute EV Gran Prix, 1994 Richmond, VA
Chairman of the board and operations manager You’re the Boss Automotive Repair & Training Centers
Court
Qualified as a General Automotive expert for:
Federal Trade Commission, Used Car Regulation
Circuit Court of Maryland
Small Claims Court, Washington, D.C
General District Court, Fairfax County, VA
Prince George’s County, Maryland, Consumer Protection Commission
Federal District Court, Maryland
Circuit Court, Suffolk County, NY
District of Columbia Office of Regulatory and Consumer Affairs
Instructional
Since 1970, has conducted private classes for over 40,000 vehicle owners
Previous faculty member, Prince George’s Community College, four years
Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, twelve years
Conducted automotive courses for Gallaudet College for the hearing impaired, five years
Special Instructor to staff members of the Federal Trade Commission
Snap-On Tools Corporation and Goddard Space Flight Center - N.A.S.A.
Author and presenter of Jiffy Lube seminars "Car Care for Women"
Author and presenter of the "Pat Goss Automotive Business Management Seminars"
Work History
1969 to date Automotive Consultant
1981 to date Television and Radio Performer
1982 to date Owner/Operator, Pat Goss Car World, Inc.dba Goss' Garage
1984 - 1985 Owner/Operator, Pat’s Gulf and Diagnostic Service
1983 - 1985 Owner/Operator, Pat Goss Motorcars
1970 - 1981 Owner/Operator, Pat’s Gulf and Diagnostic Service
1969 - 1970 Owner/Operator, Pat’s Lanham Chevron
1968 - 1969 General Manager, Bowieland Auto Service
1966 - 1968 Automotive Instructor and Service Manager, Sun Electric Corp.
1965 - 1966 General Manager, Frank Quinn Auto Electric
1963 - 1965 Sales Manager, Martin Vaile Auto Sales
1961 - 1963 Assistant manager, Laketown Auto Sales
1959 - 1961 Owner/Operator, Pat’s Auto Body
Education
National Retail Hardware Association, School of Retail Sales and Management
Capitol Radio Engineering Institute. Electronic engineering
Sun Electric Corporation School for Advanced Automotive Testing
Standard Motor Products Ignition School
Murray Corporation Advanced Air Conditioning Theory and Repair
Allen Test Products Company School of Automotive Testing and Diagnosis
Ford Motor Company School of Automobile Sales Theory
TIF Instruments School of OnBoard Computer Testing and Diagnosis
Various short courses in specialized automotive areas, conducted by automobile and automobile parts manufacturers
Allegheny Central High School, Allegheny, NY
General
Forty years practical experience in automotive repair, including engines and engine systems, automatic and manual transmissions, drive lines and differential, suspension systems, brake systems, electrical systems and onboard computer controlled systems
Nineteen years practical experience in estimation and repairing auto bodies, frames, glass, trim, paint, and related components
Twenty-five years experience in consumer consulting and court testimony
Nineteen years experience appraising used cars and special interest vehicles
Department of Transportation acknowledged odometer expert
