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 I Married A Car Guy: My Journey Toward Car Literacy

Welcome to the non-automotive automotive blog. My name is Debbie Nol, and I have been the Business Manager at Arie Nol Auto Center since 2000. I have a unique perspective, as I am not a ‘car person’ but work in an industry filled with people passionate about vehicles. It gives me the ability to share what I’ve learned over 20 years and hopefully help you navigate the world of car repair and maintenance more comfortably. However, posts will not always be vehicle related. I love to share observations and story’s from ‘auto world’ with shoes and cats thrown in for good measure.


I’m glad you’re here, and I look forward to you getting to know us a little bit better through this blog!

A man and woman stand outside an auto repair shop. The man wears a black shirt, the woman a black top. | Arie Nol Auto Center
A kid and a bunny | Arie Nol Auto Center
July 11, 2023
Creating a quality automotive service experience in Grand Rapids, Michigan
March 31, 2017
I was just down south and noticed two things. One, lots of Lamborghini, Aston Martins and Ferraris. Two, lots of peep toe shoes. Being married to a ca...
Three people looking on a car | Arie Nol Auto Center
March 3, 2017
There has been a lot of talk about the automotive technician shortage. If you don’t work in a trade, you may not be aware of how few students cu...
Two people looking at a screen | Arie Nol Auto Center
March 1, 2017
Cameron was only three months old when his grandfather, Arie Nol, the founder of our business, passed away. Cameron has no memories of his own but he...
Fitbit | Arie Nol Auto Center
February 8, 2017
I have a Fitbit that I may be mildly obsessed with. It was charging one day and I left the house and arrived at work ...
Cat vs Dogs | Arie Nol Auto Center
January 21, 2017
I’ve been the observer in many discussions about which vehicle is the best. Many people that love cars have a particular favorite, with stories and st...
April 6, 2016
I love the commercials that show an actor being grouchy, ornery or annoyed and then eating a Snickers candy bar and reverting to a differ...
November 18, 2015
I was speaking to a young woman who is a senior in high school. Her vehicle’s check engine light illuminated on her dashboard and she stopped b..
Rachet and wrench  | Arie Nol Auto Center
September 2, 2015
Ratchet and Wrench is an automotive industry publication that we've enjoyed reading since its inception several years ago. The magazine tells t...
November 12, 2014
I call it “car carnage,” all of the things that happen to a vehicle and damage the working parts. Fire, heat, water, operator error, mice. I remember...