Mike Cleary has a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Technology from California State University, Fresno.  He is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. He is an ASE Certified Master Automotive and Master Truck Technician, as well as Hybrid Vehicles and Alternate Fuel Vehicles.

He has a lifetime of experience as an automobile and truck technician, manager, and owner in independent shops and dealerships. He is an internationally recognized trainer and consultant, presenting high tech driveability, electronics, and shop management training and consulting for technicians and shop owners worldwide for his training company, Automotive Technical Support Services. He also serves as the Chief Technical Officer and Manager for Cleary Automotive, specializing in high tech diagnosis and repairs on gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles: both automobiles and trucks.