QuantumMechanicsAuto.com: Import Automotive Service in Decatur, GA 404-484-3995

Our direct aim is to provide world-class, professional automotive service, in an approachable, friendly atmosphere.

Quantum Mechanics is comprised of:

Jonathan Tondreau, Manager

Jonathan began taking things apart and reassembling them from an early age. In his teens, Jonathan began working on RVs, building his mechanical and electrical knowledge. In 2004, Jonathan began working as a technician at Decatur Automotive. As time rolled on, so did Jonathan's abilities. Jonathan brings so much to Quantum Mechanics that he's been promoted all the way to Shop Manager and is in charge of all daily shop operations.

In November of 2005, Jonathan attained his private pilot license, flies regularly, and has a mean three-point landing in his arsenal!

Aaron Freeman, Do-All Extraordinaire

Aaron moved to Atlanta in 1998 and comes to us from an illustrious 15 year bicycle industry career. Aaron has been dabbling with 1970s BMWs for years. He currently has a '72 2002 track car, as well as a sharp '74 2002TII street car.

Aaron does a little bit of everything around the shop. From service writing and parts management, to hands-on automotive work, Aaron is nothing short of our Mr. Universe!

Marcie Helms, Receptionist

Erick Carlson, Owner

A Decatur native and originally trained as a machinist, Erick seamlessly went from car enthusiast to automotive technician. During the 2005 and 2006 seasons, Erick worked with professional Porsche race team, Tafel Racing, as a fly-in technician. Following the closure of his longtime employer, Decatur Automotive Center, Erick decided to pursue his German and Japanese car specialty. In 2006, he formed Quantum Mechanics, specifically with his passion for German and Japanese cars in mind.

Erick has also been heavily involved in bicycle racing since the early 90's, and in 2006 earned his semi-professional license for downhill mountain biking racing. In 2009, he again was upgraded, this time to the professional racing class. Erick is proud that Quantum Mechanics is able to sponsor our own Quantum Mechanics Bicycle Race Team.

Jason Jones, Lead Technician

Jason's 15+ years of experience and staggering amount of knowledge in the automotive field is a real asset here at Quantum Mechanics.

Jason and Erick first crossed paths years ago when they were both employed by Decatur Automotive Center. When Erick was forming Quantum Mechanics, he knew an experienced senior technician would be a critical asset, and Jason has not disappointed. Most recently he has specialized in BMWs and Volvos, but Jason has also worked extensively on exotic European automobiles, among others. Over the years, Jason has accumulated considerable experience with all of the brands we service.

Jason is also an avid bicycle racer for the Quantum Mechanics Bicycle Race Team, specializing in velodrome and criterium events.

JJ's motto: "Fix it like your grandmother will be driving it."

Chris "Chicken" Hovatter, Technician

Chris and Erick originally crossed paths many moons ago through the worlds of urban cycling and mountain bike racing. During the '90s, Chris was a bicycle courier, battling the streets of downtown Atlanta. He eventually became a watercraft technician, and later, a BMW automotive specialist. In the fall of 2009, Chris left at a BMW dealership to join the Quantum Mechanics team.

In his spare time, Chris feverishly competes in mountain bike racing for the Quantum Mechanics Bicycle Race Team, and fabricates his own line of Chicken Bikes.

Hugh White, Technician

William Santana, Apprentice Technician & Workshop Assistant

William is a versatile member of the Quantum Mechanics team. With a background in professional electronics repair, William came to the QM team as a valued addition to our collective knowledge pool. His remarkable grasp of abstract electronic concepts adds to our already very strong electronics troubleshooting capabilities. Every day, William does a great job of soaking-up other automotive knowledge from our more seasoned technicians.

William is an elite-level velodrome bicycle racer and trains more passionately than anybody we know. And we know a lot of bike racers!

Nick Spitzer, Webmaster

Nick is a long-time friend of Quantum Mechanics, first having worked with Erick and Jonathan at Decatur Automotive. He worked alongside Erick at Tafel Racing and he is currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree in Hamburg, Germany. His website can be found here.