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John Thome<\/p><\/div>\n

John Thome grew up in upstate New York where his grandfather owned an auto shop. \u201cI became interested in anything with an engine and learned to repair anything mechanical,\u201d Thome says. \u201cAfter test-driving my first BMW, I knew they were special cars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since opening Empire Automotive 12 years ago, Thome has enjoyed being able to focus deeply on the mechanics of one brand rather than maintaining a more superficial knowledge of a wide range of vehicles. Customers travel from all over the state for Thome\u2019s specialty expertise and his \u201csmall-shop\u201d approach.<\/p>\n

Empire Automotive consists of a three-person team, including Thome\u2019s 25-year-old son, all of whom were trained by Thome himself. \u201cThey are all very detail-oriented and serious about the quality of their work, and customers notice that,\u201d says Thome.<\/p>\n

Empire Automotive Repair is located at 3286 Asheville Highway, Canton. Learn more at BMWServiceAsheville.com<\/a> or call 828.492.1515.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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