The People Behind Autoveriq
Autoveriq is built by a small team of automotive enthusiasts, experienced writers, and research-driven editors who are united by a genuine interest in vehicle maintenance and a commitment to helping Canadian drivers stay safe and informed. We bring together mechanical know-how, editorial discipline, and a deep respect for the reader's time. Every person on our team contributes directly to the quality and reliability of the content you find on this site.
Daniel Kowalski
Founder & Lead Automotive Editor
Daniel has spent over fifteen years working in and around the Canadian automotive industry, including time as a service advisor at a multi-brand dealership in Ontario. He founded Autoveriq to fill what he saw as a clear gap in reliable, Canada-specific vehicle maintenance content. He personally reviews every major guide published on the site before it goes live.
Priya Mehta
Senior Content Writer
Priya brings a background in technical writing and a lifelong interest in cars to her role at Autoveriq, where she specializes in seasonal care guides and winter preparation content. She holds a certificate in automotive service technology from a community college in British Columbia. Her writing is known for being detailed, practical, and free of unnecessary complexity.
Marc Tremblay
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics Specialist
Marc is a former licensed automotive technician from Quebec who transitioned into full-time automotive content creation after more than a decade working on domestic and imported vehicles. He leads Autoveriq's troubleshooting content and brings a technician's eye for detail to every diagnostic guide he writes. Marc is particularly focused on making professional-level diagnostic thinking accessible to everyday drivers.
Sarah Lindqvist
Research Editor & Fact Checker
Sarah is responsible for ensuring that every claim made on Autoveriq is backed by verifiable technical sources, manufacturer documentation, or certified expert input. She has a background in academic research and applied her skills to the automotive content space after moving to Calgary and discovering firsthand how few reliable Canadian-focused resources existed. Her rigorous review process is a core part of what makes Autoveriq trustworthy.
Kevin Okafor
DIY Content & Photography Coordinator
Kevin manages Autoveriq's growing library of hands-on DIY guides, coordinating the step-by-step instructions, visual documentation, and tool lists that make each tutorial as useful as possible. He has been working on his own vehicles since he was a teenager and brings a genuine hobbyist's perspective to the content he creates. Kevin is also responsible for ensuring that all safety warnings in DIY guides are clear, prominent, and accurate.