Helping German automotive enthusiasts since 1982...

Rick Dobush founded R&D Automotive - The Bavarian Rocket Scientists, LLC (BRS) .

A factory trained Porsche technician, Rick focused his repair shop towards German made automobiles since, “they are designed and engineered better, and just make sense.” After building a reputation as “The Bavarian Rocket Scientist” and a core business in the 80’s, he settled into a nice niche in the 90’s, growing and also becoming closely affiliated with the local chapters of Porsche Club of America and BMW Car Club of America. In the early 2000’s as a premier independent German repair shop in the area, R & D Automotive was helping clients from all over the capital region and from up and down the East coast from Maine to the Carolinas and beyond.

Over the years Rick has been described as "The Wizard" for being able to fix cars with mechanical problems that many others have failed to figure out time and time again. Often is the case that many folks that aren't clients yet, bring their cars to a dealership franchise or their local gas station mechanic first for their routine maintenance. Unfortunately many find out that their car needs major repairs performed by an experienced master technician. Luckily, many have found R & D Automotive -The Bavarian Rocket Scientists through word of mouth or on the web and realize Rick can save them time, money and gain peace of mind.