Service Specialists
Robbie Allen
Robbie is ASE Master-certified, Land Rover Bronze-certified, and is a Master technician for Aston Martin.
He has been enrolled in the following certification classes:
Aston Martin - One of 5 Techs in the Americas to compete in 2014 Tech challenge, Irvine, CA – October 2014
Aston Martin Training - New Vanquish Intro Training, Irvine, CA - January 2013
Aston Martin - One of 5 Techs in the Americas to compete in 2012 Tech challenge, Irvine, CA – October 2012
Aston Martin DB series 6.0 V12 and V8 Vantage 4.3 and 4.7 V8 Engines Engine Rebuild Training, Irvine, CA - September 2012
Lamborghini - Aventador LP-700 Training, Boston, MA - November 2012
Lamborghini - Gallardo LP 550/570 Training, Boston, MA - November 2012
Aston Martin Training - V12 Vantage, Irvine, CA - September 2010
Aston Martin Training - Rapide, Irvine, CA - April 2010
Aston Martin Training - Advanced AMDS, Chicago, IL - March 2009
Aston Martin Training - DBS, Gaydon, England - April 2008
Aston Martin Training - AMDS/Sport Shift & Roadster, Chicago, IL - June 2007
Aston Martin Training - V8 DB9 Introduction, Chicago, IL - June 2007
History
Robbie’s father, Clive Allen, was a Jaguar mechanic in the 1970’s and 80's in England. Robbie spent many days as a child watching and observing his dad and with his father’s help, he became an apprentice at age 15 at the Warfield Garage in England. He attended technical school to become a mechanic and learned Range Rover and Land Rover inside and out. Soon after, Robbie had the opportunity to come to the USA and he decided to bring his talents to California.
After a brief stint at an independent British shop in Marin, he began working at Marin Luxury Cars. He continued his work with Jaguar and Range Rover, Land Rover, and was given an opportunity to go to school for Aston Martin in Gaydon, England. This was Robbie’s dream come true. Robbie excelled with Aston Martin and eventually moved to O’Gara Coach in Beverly Hills.
Robbie was chosen as one of five technicians in the Americas to participate in the highly regarded 2012 Aston Martin Tech Challenge.
Robbie credits his vast knowledge of Aston Martin to the sheer volume of cars that Beverly Hills sees in a day. Robbie got his head under the hood of a Lamborghini and fell in love with the product.
Robbie was again nominated by Aston Martin for the annual Tech Challenge in 2014
Once Robbie had enough of LA traffic, he moved back to the Bay Area and worked at Los Gatos Luxury Cars, primarily with Lamborghini and Aston Martin. As soon as he got the opportunity, Robbie decided to open up his very own shop in 2015 and has not looked back.
Robbie is committed to bringing high quality and honest service to the luxury car owner that desires a dealer-alternative for auto repair and maintenance.
Praveen Das
Praveen has always been a motor head and fascinated by the mechanics ever since he was young. Praveen’s interest in cars sparked when his uncle, who is a seasoned mechanic working at a large dealership, while working on their family cars. Praveen began his very own journey into automotive with night school at Skyline College in 2014, specializing in Automotive Technology and went full time in 2015. While still at school, Praveen did an apprenticeship with a major dealer and turned into a full time technician soon after.
Praveen joined Robbie in 2016 and has been a vital asset at Peninsula European ever since. Praveen gained tremendous experience working on Aston Martin, Land Rover & Range Rovers, Bentley, Jaguar and Lamborghini. Praveen is now the Lead Technician at Peninsula European and has established a great rapport with his customers.
Praveen is dedicated to provide excellent service to his customers and establish long lasting relationships with his fun and friendly personality.
Praveen has had the opportunity to up-skill and has received training with:
Labscope diagnostic training in 2019
4, 6, 8 Channel Picoscope in 2018
Engine diagnostic training in 2018
Completed trade school in 2017