Steven S. Paul is the owner of TDT and a seasoned expert with over 30 years of hands-on experience in automotive, heavy equipment, and RV diagnostics, inspections, and repairs. He manages all aspects of his business, including operations, inspections, appraisals, and expert witness services.

An ASE Master Technician in both Automotive and Medium/Heavy-Duty Truck categories, Mr. Paul has deep technical expertise in engine performance, electrical systems, brakes, drivetrains, suspension, steering, and other safety-critical components. He is also a recognized specialist in the inspection and analysis of motorhomes and recreational vehicles, including Class A, B, and C RVs, travel trailers, and fifth wheels.

Since 2005, he has inspected over 5,000 vehicles—including vintage, luxury, commercial, and exotic cars, as well as RVs, semi-trucks, heavy construction equipment, and watercraft.

Mr. Paul is a Certified Vehicle Appraiser and court-qualified expert in vehicle inspection, failure analysis, and valuation. He supports litigation involving lemon law, mechanical failure, fraud, RV defects, and dealer misrepresentation.

Expertise Includes:

• Motorhome & RV inspections and defect analysis
• Lemon law disputes
• Mechanical failure & cause-of-loss investigations
• Dealer misrepresentation & fraud cases
• Lease return & pre-purchase inspections
• Vehicle appraisals & diminished value assessments
• Total loss evaluations & condition reports

Mr. Paul delivers clear, detailed, and objective findings that attorneys can rely on in litigation, mediation, and arbitration.

Education:

• Associates in Marketing, Southwestern Illinois College
• ASE Master Certification – Automotive, Automotive Service Excellence
• ASE Master Certification – Medium / HD Trucks, Automotive Service Excellence
• NRVIA Level II Certification, National RV Inspectors Association