Meet the Team

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Drive The Car You Want!
With The Service You Deserve!


 

Mission Statement
Marx Auto Center Strives to earn your trust and loyalty by providing high quality vehicles and professional repair services.
Our goal is to establish a sense of value, a feeling of friendliness,
and confidence in a job well done.


Meet the owners

For over 30 years Marc & Paula have been working together to service the New Bedford and Dartmouth community with an honest and trustworthy reputation.  We believe in delivering old fashioned customer service, giving back to the community, and keeping our team trained and up to date with the latest technology.  Marc's  background includes graduating the Certified Master dealer program, Management Success!, and obtaining the Interise StreetWise MBA.  Paula's credentials include Management Sucess!, Service Writer School, and the Interise StreetWise MBA programs.  Marc & Paula reside in Dartmouth with their two dogs Otis & Lola.  They have two grown daughters and one grandson.  

Marc & Paula Rego Co-owners

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Ryan Rego

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Lead Technician

Ryan is excellent with diagnostics, great with our customers, and keeps the shop running smoothly.  He's been working as a technician since 2008.  His credentials include graduating Universal Technical Institute, Certified Mobile Air Conditioning Society,  and AIM Front Line Supervisor Training.  On December 15, 2017 Ryan earned his ASE Master Automobile Technician status.  ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Master technicians are certified in engine repair, brakes, steering, suspension, automatic transmission, manual drive train, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning and engine performance.   In his spare time he enjoys riding motorcycles, craft beer, and customizing Audi's, Honda's, and more.  
 

Melissa Bean

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Service Advisor

Melissa's smiling face will greet you at the front desk ready to solve your automotive problems.  She has been advising our customers since 2013 and takes great pride in making sure she explains any technical information in a way that is easy to understand.  Melissa has been certified as an ASE (Automotive Service Excellent)  Auto Service Consultant and has completed the NAPA  Auto Tech Service Advisor Class.  She grew up in Milford, CT and graduated with honors from UConn with a Bachelor of Fine Arts concentrating in photography.  Her hobbies are photography, baking, and classic cars.  Fun Fact:  Her nickname is Skoobah and she owns a 1989 Pontiac Firebird.  

Mark Rodrigues

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Technician

Mark joined our team having been in the automotive field for 22 years.  He brings with him a great deal of experience.  After graduating from studying automotive technology he worked in a few new car dealerships before managing his families towing company for 14 years.  During that time he repaired the tow company's fleet of tow trucks and was a Massachusetts State Inspector.  His passion for cars is apparent as he takes great pride in his job performance and enjoys customizing vehicles and working on older hot rods.   Don't let his love of tattoos scare you, he's a big family man, and enjoy's spending time with his wife, kids and two dogs.  In addition, he loves a good challenge playing pool and darts.  

Dino Defreitas

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Used Car Assistant

Dino is hardworking, honest, and dependable.  His goal is to assist the used car sales department insuring customer satisfaction at the time of delivery.  Dino's responsibilities include managing the detailing, the vehicle registration process,  insurance process, used car photos, etc.  In addition, he is an asset to the service department and assists with repairs, keeping the shop clean and in working order.   He's been in the automotive field since 2005 and is a graduate of MTTI.  Dino is  an all around great guy and in his spare time he enjoys old cars, building models, collecting non-sports cards and coins. 

Bert Rego

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Infrastructure

Most days you'll find Bert here sharing his stories about growing up in the Azores, coming to the states and working his way up to Vice President of Frionor, and his passion for old Mercedes.  Since his retirement in 2004, he enjoys spending most days at the shop providing courtesy rides, offering advice on automotive air condition systems, and playing cribbage with the many friends and customers who stop by.  
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