Mr. Steven Paul ASE, CVA, NRVIA, DOT

St. Louis, MO
TDT Vehicle Inspection Services, INC.

Areas of Expertise

  • Automotive
  • Automotive Stores
  • Bus & Truck
  • Construction
  • Failure Analysis
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Machinery & Equipment
  • OSHA
  • Product Defects & Design Deficiencies

Biography

Steven S. Paul is a highly qualified vehicle inspection and appraisal expert with over 25 years of experience in automotive service, heavy equipment maintenance, and forensic vehicle analysis. Specializing in Lemon Law, misrepresentation, cause of failure, and improper repairs, he has provided expert opinions in over 500 cases and is court-qualified in multiple state and federal jurisdictions. As Principal of TDT Vehicle Inspection Services, he performs comprehensive evaluations on exotic, luxury, collector, and commercial vehicles. Steven holds ASE Master Certification in Automotive & Heavy-Duty Trucks, NRVIA Level II RV Inspector, ASCAA Certified Vehicle Appraiser, NAAA Frame/Unibody Structural Inspector, I-CAR PL3 Structural Technician, and USPAP certification. He actively contributes to automotive education, professional associations, and technical program development.

Experience

2000

Cases
retained

1500

Case reports
written

50

Deposition appearances

20

Trial
appearances

Years testifying in court

15 years

Years of practical experience

21+ years

Plaintiff to defendant ratio

75/25

Has ever been excluded from from a trial

No

Has ever been disqualified from from a trial

No

Work Experience

TDT Vehicle Inspection Services, INC

Principle ·Currently Employed·16 years

Loves Travel Stops

Truck Tire Repair General Manager ·1 year

Vatterott College

Automotive & Diesel Technology Program Director ·1 year

AutoVIN / Adesa Auto Auctions

Mobile Vehicle Inspector ·5 years

Beelman Truck Company

Maintnenace Manager / Warranty Administrator ·1 year

United States Armed Forces - Army

Vehicle Repair Technician ·6 years

Family Owned Auto Body

Auto Body Apprentice / Technician ·9 years

Education

Associates

SWIC - Southwestern Illinois College - Applied Science - Marketing

Certificate

ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Master Certified Automotive & HD Trucks

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I-CAR - Inter-Industry Conference Auto Collision Repair - Aftermarket Collision Replacement Part Considerations

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ASA - American Society of Appraisers – 15 Hour USPAP Certified Appraiser

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ASCAA -The American Society of Certified Auto Appraisers - Certified Vehicle Appraiser

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GTO AA - Certified Pontiac GTO Judge

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DOT - Department of Transportation Certified Commercial Vehicle Inspector

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NRVIA - National Recreacational Vehicle Inspectors Association - Level II Certified RV Inspector

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NAAA - National Auto Auction Association - Frame / Unibody Structural Inspector

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I-CAR- Inter-Industry Conference Auto Collision Repair - PL3 Structural Collision Repair Technician

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I-CAR - Inter-Industry Conference Auto Collision Repair - AC Tools & Equipment

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Diesel Aftermarket Systems

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Standard Motor Products - Paint Operation Improvements

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Standard Motor Products - Diagnostics & Modern Serpentine Belt Systems

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Standard Motor Products - Air Conditioning Leak Detection Methods

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Standard Motor Products - Diesel Aftermarket Systems

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - ITW Evercoat - Pre-Paint Operating Procedures for Increased Productivity

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - United States - EPA - Understanding the EPA’s Clean Trucks Plan

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Garage Gurus- Electric Vehicle (EV) Service

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - OBDII Data - Reading Between the Lines

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - EV Charging & High Voltage Cooling

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Keep the Current Flowing - Low Voltage Battery Trends & Service Updates

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Diesel Emissions Tampering - Proper Maintenance & Repair

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Mastering Timing Drive Systems

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Ignition Coil-On-Plug Diagnostics and Tips

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - Permatex - Engine Building Sealing Tips

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ASE - Automotive Service Excellence - DANA - Servicing DANA MH Truck Axles and Drivelines

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ATG - Automotive Training Group - Hybrid / Electric Vehicle Certified

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ATG - Automotive Training Group - Variable Valve Timing Diagnostics

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ATG - Automotive Training Group - Domestic Diesel Emissions Certification

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ATG - Automotive Training Group - 5 Gas Analysis Certification

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ATG - Automotive Training Group - Catalytic Converter Diagnostics Certification

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ATG - Automotive Training Group - Electronics Diagnostics Update

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Federal Mogul and National Wheel End and Seals Certification

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