Jim Blau

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Jim Blau
President & CEO

Jim Blau is a lifelong European car enthusiast with deep roots in the automotive industry. His passion for Audi began in his family's shop, where he grew up watching his father and technicians work on European cars. This early exposure fostered a strong affinity for Audi, especially models featured in vintage Audi VHS tapes like "The Audi Quattro Experience."

At the age of 15, Jim purchased his first Audi, a B3 90, and transformed it into a B4 RS2 Sedan. He advanced his driving skills through Audi Quattro Club seminars and spent time at racetracks such as Road America and Grattan Raceway.

With over 17 years of experience as an independent Audi and VW technician, Jim has worked on everything from routine maintenance to tuning. He has also collaborated with major OE part manufacturers, contributing to the development of BLAU® Automotive Maintenance Kits and instructional content.

Jim continues to enjoy hands-on work with Audis, VW models, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, and American diesel trucks. His enthusiasm for car parts remains strong, and he takes great pleasure in joining the warehouse team in handling shipments from Europe. Through his blog articles, Jim aims to share his passion and expertise, helping readers with vehicle maintenance and part purchases.