Meet Dennis Apaga
Dennis Apaga is a highly experienced automotive technician with more than 25 years in the industry, having worked across the Philippines, Japan, and Australia. His career includes senior roles such as Workshop Supervisor for major global brands including Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, along with hands-on technical work across Subaru, Toyota, Suzuki, and Lexus platforms.
Get To Know Dennis
Dennis Apaga is a highly experienced automotive technician with more than 25 years in the industry, having worked across the Philippines, Japan, and Australia. His career includes senior roles such as Workshop Supervisor for major global brands including Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, along with hands-on technical work across Subaru, Toyota, Suzuki, and Lexus platforms.
Dennis specialises in large-scale mechanical work, including full engine rebuilds, overhauls, and complex transmission repairs. His background in a family-run engine overhaul business gave him early exposure to deep mechanical work, shaping his preference for major repairs over routine servicing. He is known for his ability to manage complex jobs, retain detailed mechanical processes, and deliver reliable outcomes on technically demanding work.
He holds a Level 3 Diagnostic Technician certification, the highest level available across Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, along with extensive formal training completed in the Philippines. Dennis has also worked with hybrid and electric vehicle systems, including training in Japan and exposure to EV systems through Mitsubishi in Australia.
Dennis takes pride in taking non-running or faulty vehicles and returning them to full working condition. His experience, precision, and focus on quality make him a key part of the workshop team.
The Experience Behind Every Inspection
The sectors, markets and projects Dennis works across week in, week out. It all goes into how your car gets inspected and what you get offered for it.
Industry SectorsAutomotive servicing and repairDealership and multi-brand workshopsEngine rebuilding and heavy mechanical workGeographic MarketsPhilippinesJapanAustraliaIndustry BodiesNot currently a member
Industry SectorsAutomotive servicing and repairDealership and multi-brand workshopsEngine rebuilding and heavy mechanical workGeographic MarketsPhilippinesJapanAustraliaIndustry BodiesNot currently a member
Key ProjectsEngine rebuilds and overhauls – full tear-down and rebuild of engines across multiple vehicle typesTransmission diagnostics and repairs – handling complex driveline issuesEV and hybrid exposure – trained in electric vehicle systems and battery handling in Japan and Mitsubishi environmentsAreas of SpecialisationEngine rebuilding and overhaulsLarge-scale mechanical repairsDiagnostics across multi-brand vehicles
Key ProjectsEngine rebuilds and overhauls – full tear-down and rebuild of engines across multiple vehicle typesTransmission diagnostics and repairs – handling complex driveline issuesEV and hybrid exposure – trained in electric vehicle systems and battery handling in Japan and Mitsubishi environmentsAreas of SpecialisationEngine rebuilding and overhaulsLarge-scale mechanical repairsDiagnostics across multi-brand vehicles
What Dennis Brings to the Job
Training, licences, previous roles and recognition, as Dennis has earned them. Real qualifications behind every quote we give.
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Award Name
Technician of the Year
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Awarding Body
Chrysler / Dodge / Jeep / Ram (Philippines)
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What it Recognises
Awarded for outstanding technical performance, diagnostic capability, and overall contribution as a technician within a high-level workshop environment.
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Years in Role
Approximately 1 year in current role
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Years in Industry
25+ years in the automotive industry
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Previous Roles
- Workshop Supervisor – Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram (Philippines, approx. 8 years)
- Automotive Technician – Multi-brand workshop (Japan, approx. 5 years; Subaru, Toyota, Suzuki, Lexus)
- Automotive Technician – Midland Mitsubishi (Australia)
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Formal Degree(s)
Multiple formal automotive training certifications (Philippines)
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Certifications
- Level 3 Diagnostic Technician – Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram (highest certification level)
- EV and Hybrid training – Toyota (Japan) and Mitsubishi (Australia, non-certified training)
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Qualifications Summary (for bio use)
Dennis holds advanced diagnostic certification at the highest level across Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram platforms. His training also includes exposure to hybrid and electric vehicle systems, supporting safe handling and repair of modern vehicle technologies.
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