Name – Larry Bishop
Location – Charlotte, NC
Current Car – B9 S4
Past Cars – MK6 GLI, MK5 GLI
Dream Car – SQ7 TDi customized by Dave Kindig
Tell us about yourself – Finance by day, detailer by weekend sums up my
current phase. We relocated to Charlotte in 2016 after spending the past
ten years in the DMV area. I was more into motorcycles and track days while
in Maryland but the commute into DC each day wasn’t the best on our
vehicles. After we moved and the bikes were sold, it was time to trade in
the VW for an Audi. Coming from a modified GLI, I thought the S3 would be
the likely progression but with a pregnant wife at home I opted for the
larger S4. Once the order book was released in early summer ’17, the wait
started for my B9 to come stateside. Given I had several months of boredom
ahead, I found myself piling up detailing products and a growing wish list
of unnecessary parts. Each week a new package arrived as I curtailed my
definition of the perfect new car prep regime. I have always enjoyed
detailing, maybe it’s the process or just the adult way of playing with
toys. Either way, my cars have always been properly kept.
My car hobby led me to starting NC Detail Garage in Sept ’17 as a means to
connect more with the community and keep myself busy. My career is in
corporate finance, currently working as a VP of Capital Markets for a
commercial lender. Detailing is a more tangible process as compared to
playing with monopoly money in excel all day. During the past year, it’s
been great to see the feedback and growth of what started as a little
experiment using the overbought supplies once destined for my S4. While I’m
unsure of the true direction of this side hustle, any excuse for me to talk
cars is welcomed.
As a special for my fellow enthusiasts, I am offering 15% off my packages
to ACNA members. Feel free to contact me through the website at
ncdetailgarage.com or on social media.
