Zach Horn – Certified Mechanic
I was born Zacahary Francis Horn, in Yokosuka Japan, on May 18,1988. Moved to the
states 3 months later. Lived in California, then Indiana, and moved to Virginia
when I was 4. Attended Virginia Beach Public Schools for my entire schooling, graduated
from Frank W. Cox high school with an advanced diploma in 2006. Also began working
at Checkered Flag Honda in March of 2005 in conjunction with the AYES program. Worked
there for 3.5 years and worked my way up from apprentice/lube tech up to #3 man
on red team responsible for engine, transmission, and all service work. I then moved
on to Pembroke Suzuki where I was head used car technician for a year and a half,
responsible for all diagnosis repair and any work on anything that came through
the door, I am Suzuki bronze certified. I also have Michelin certification on the
PAX tire system. I have worked on many types of cars, doing anything from basic
maintenance, up through high performance installs and suspensions, both lowering
and lifting. I have 1 sister, both my parents still live in Virginia Beach. My father
is a retired navy man with 26 years in service, my mother is a receptionist at a
local real estate company. My sister is a photographer and a stay at home mother.
My girlfriend of 2 years is a hair stylist at JC Penney salon in Greenbrier Mall.
My hobbies including going to mud bogs, diesel drag events, local music events and
shows, anything car related. Also getting tattooed is a big hobby of mine.
How long in car business? I've been in the car business for 8 years, but
working on cars longer
First car? A ‘95 f150, have owned many since including 2 Ford Falcons and
a ’94 f150 on 40 inch tires
Favorite restaurant? Steak and Shake and Andy's, both in North Carolina
The coolest car you can remember? A ‘49 or ’50 merc chopped and layin frame
painted primer gray with white flames and red pinstripes saw it when I was like
8 and fell in love with I
Heath Ledger or Jack Nicholson Joker? I liked Ledger's joker better
Beatles or Stones? I prefer Metallica or Johnny cash over the Stones or the
Beatles
Boxers or briefs? I prefer boxer briefs they bunch less
Favorite movie? Probably the line of trucks gone wild videos lots of mud
lots of big truck
Favorite football team? Oakland Raiders silver and black all the way
Favorite place to be or thing to do in Hampton roads? Hangin out with friends
at the oceanfront
Designated hitter? Don’t watch baseball
Beatles or Stones? Neither…Nekromantix or Johnny Cash
Favorite pick up line? PBR or Bud Light
Rihanna or Katy Perry? Katy Perry or Dita von Teese
Favorite Television shows? Top Gear, Stuntbusters, Xtreme 4x4, Hot Rod TV
One thing you want to do before you die? Join the 200+mph club