GENO’S GARAGE – Who Woulda Thunk It?
Almost twenty years ago, the Editor of the Turbo Diesel Register wanted a special gauge for his ’96 Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel. Impressed by a combination EGT/Boost Gauge in a light aircraft application, he went in search of a combination EGT/Boost gauge.
The big companies laughed and said, “We’ll talk to you when you can order 1,000 pieces.” He tracked down the vendor of the EGT/Boost gauge and was still shocked that he would have to order 25 units to get one for his truck. Convinced that a “combo gauge” (as it has come to be known) was a great idea, he proceeded with the purchase. The thought behind his business plan: “I can sell the other 24 units to my diesel truck buddies.” Thus, Geno’s Garage began its operation in the garage of Gene Warren’s garage in Cumming, GA.
Gene (shown at left) retired in 2001 and passed away in October 2015.
Those first years were challenging, the hours long, and the pay minimal. But we saw the light at the end of the tunnel when we were able to move into our very own warehouse in July, 2000. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Although we’ve had a few days when we left the warehouse wondering if we’d be back the next day, these have been few.
We have the privilege each day of working with great customers and fine vendors. And our staff cannot be beat. If you’ve ever called in or e-mailed us, you have had the privilege of working with one of eight or so fine staff members who truly do try their best to make your purchase from Geno’s Garage as positive an experience as possible. And for those of you who have been on the receiving end of one of our errors (and I’m quite sure you know who you are), we appreciate your patience with us.
Our goal is simply to provide complete customer satisfaction to Ram Turbo Diesel truck owners with great customer service and high quality, fairly priced products. We want you to think of us as the place where you can go for information without “hype” or high pressure sales pitches. And as we are fond of saying, please give us a call soon – keep us employed and out of Atlanta traffic!
We sincerely appreciate your business.
Lynn, Thank you for taking the time to let us know. We are most definitely thrilled to read your kind words!! And, we look forward to working with you during the truck’s next 300K!
My combo gauge, A-pillar mount, replacement dash and bezel, steering shaft, pump and Delphi 680 box, Luke’s Link and Brite Box Fogster are all still working fine. I think of Geno’s as my friend. You have helped me attain to 300K+ miles on this ’01 CTD.
Thank you Gene, what an honor for us to receive this message from you! We celebrated our 25th company anniversary last year (2021) so this means the world to us. Plus, of course we’re thrilled all still works well! Thank you for your support!
Everything fits, everything works.
I still have the combo gauge in my truck.