We were saddened to hear of Motorweek’s mechanic maestro, who passed away on March 19. Many enthusiasts like myself tuned in every week to the show to watch Pat’s segment for his expert advice, perspective and interesting product introductions. Not only is Motorweek the original automotive television show, but was created in the PBS studio in nearby Owings Mills, MD. A father figure of the modern automobile industry for over 40 years, Pat convinced viewers across the country to take his recommendations to heart to keep their vehicles in the best condition to stretch their time on the road.
I was personally honored to watch the Motorweek set in person and meet Pat and show founder John Davis on the Goss’ Garage segment back in 1985, which inspired me as a young auto enthusiast. I always followed Pat’s advice when working on my cars (or directed shops working on my cars to do so). He owned (and family still owns) two shops in Anne Arundel Co., MD. Our condolences to John Davis, the PBS show staff and Pat’s family. No one will be able to replace him! Review this article for more information. -Rob Parr
