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THOMAS J. LEPPER
EXPERT WITNESS: Song-Beverly Act vehicle Inspections - California Lemon Law Expert Witness
Mr. Lepper has over thirty years of experience as
a consultant, inspector, and evaluator within the automotive industry.
More than fifteen years experience as a forensic automotive consultant
for nationally known insurance companies and law firms. Qualified to
testify in the Superior Court for the State of California. Offices in
Northern (Solana County) and Southern California (Orange County).
Areas of Expertise Specialist
in automotive, motorcycle, tractor trailer, recreational vehicle (RV),
farming, and construction equipment component analysis and mechanical
failures in the areas of: - Song-Beverly Act vehicle Inspections
- Tire Separations and Failures
- Steering and Suspension Systems
- Fire Cause and Origin
- Seat Belt and Air Bag Issues
- Theft and Forced Entry Issues
- Mechanical Defects
- Brake Systems and Failures
- Throttle/Unwanted Acceleration Issues
| - Transmissions
- Wiring and Electrical Issues
- Automotive Paint Issues
- Impact Damage Issues
- SDM interrogation with CDR Tool
- Racetrack / Racecar Incidents
- Fuel and Fluid Contamination Issues
- Laboratory Analysis
- Dealership Vehicle Inspections Issues
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Professional Affiliations and Licenses
Southern Association of Technical Accident Investigators (S.A.T.A.I.)
California Conference of Arson Investigators (C.C.A.I.)
Sports Car Club of America (S.C.C.A.) National Competition License
Sports Car Club of America (S.C.C.A.) Pro Competition License
National Auto Sports Association (N.A.S.A.) Pro Racing License
National Hot Rod Association (N.H.R.A.) Competition License
Porsche Club of America Competition License
Grand–American Competition License
Completed over 800 hours towards California Private Investigator's License
Mr.
Lepper's forensic, automotive fire, brake and tire expertise has been
performed for major nationwide insurance companies, nationally known
rental car companies and law firms.
Education
University of Albuquerque
Automotive and Aviation Safety, Systems and Design
Southern Illinois University
Major completed towards Bachelor of Science, Education
Additional Accredited Training - California Conference of Arson Investigators March 2010
- 20 hours training in Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation
- CDR – Technicians Refresher Course August 2009
- California Conference of Arson Investigators March 2008
- 20 hours training in Advanced Fire/Arson Investigation
- ARC – CSI Crash Conference, Las Vegas, NV June 2004
- Institute of Police Technology and Management – Univ. of North Florida February 2004
- CDR Tool – User Certification Course
- Lee S. Cole Automotive Fire School
- National Police Training Institute
- Tire Failure and Analysis
- Southern Association of Technical Accident Investigations
- Mechanics of Low Speed Impact (Actual Demonstrations)
- Accident Reconstruction
- National Institute of Forensics Studies
- Traffic Accident Scene Documentation and Damaged Vehicle Inspection Methodologies
For additional Information, please call: (707) 751-3836 THOMAS J. LEPPER
AUTOMOTIVE EXPERT WITNESS Northern California Office:
810 Rose Drive, Benicia, CA Southern California Office:
2326 N. Batavia Street, Orange, CA http://www.thomaslepper.com
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