Phil Kerber, owner of Phil’s Quality Automotive in Corcoran, has had a WH Security system in his auto repair shop since WH Security first opened for business in 1989. Kerber has sensors on the doors and windows of his business, as well as motion sensors. He controls everything from a mobile app and said it’s been amazing.
“What I like most is that each person that maintains keys has their own access number,” he said.
This allows Kerber to see exactly who is coming and going at all times as he gets mobile alerts whenever there is activity at the shop. He can also use the app to arm and disarm the system if someone needs to get in when he isn’t there.
“It’s knowing what’s going on with the company all of the time,” he said. “A lot of businesses don’t have it and that’s just crazy.”
Phil’s Quality Automotive is a NAPA Auto Care Center. They perform all types of repairs for foreign and domestic vehicles up to 1-ton trucks, and also work on trailers. They also sell tires and serve as a used car broker/dealer.
Kerber has never had a break-in at his shop, but remembers a funny incident from a few years back. He said that one December, his motion sensors were going off repeatedly overnight. Police were called out and didn’t find anything. They finally figured out that the breeze coming through a crack in the door seal was causing a Christmas decoration to spin, which set off the motion sensor.
Phil’s Quality Automotive has been in business for 40 years and has had a security system in place for 30. Kerber has upgraded the system a few times and said he definitely thinks it has deterred criminals.
“It’s worked well,” he said. “It’s monitored my business for years. It’s kept things safe and gives me peace of mind.”