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May 4, 2022 Sebastian Gonzalez -

Custom Car Hobby

Many people use their cars to get to where they need to be. Others enjoy spending time modifying their cars. Some have even turned it into a hobby. Julian Rizo, who has been investing in cars for a couple of years, says his uncle had an influence on him when he was a kid.

“I want to say my uncle was a mechanic for his whole life since I’ve known him obviously,” Rizo said. “And he was heavy into modifying cars and having the newest whatever. He was into Nissans at the time, so I kinda think he had that influence on me.”

Although some people modify cars as a hobby, others do it as a passion. Anthony Valtierra was surrounded by anything car-related as a kid, whether it was movies, toys or just being around vehicles.

“It definitely had an impact on my life,” said Valtierra. Modifying vehicles and being around cars as a kid is a reason why he is now a lead mechanic.

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