My Guy Nelson’s Auto Repair, its owner and master mechanic Nelson Goncalves and his family were honored as the Business of the Month, at the November meeting of the Mayor and Council. Those in attendance, along with the governing body, stood to applaud the popular business which has been at 131 First Ave two years this month.
Goncalves, known for his priority for his family in addition to his dedication to perfection and knowledge as a master mechanic, accepted the certificate from Mayor Lori Hohenleitner, first praising his wife, Amanda and daughters Analis and Nina, for the roles they play in the success of the business. All were present for the presentation.
Amanda is a nurse, and the close-knit family is frequently seen at the mechanic’s garage. The couple’s 10- and 11-year-old daughter’s drawings and artwork are also seen in the garage, as the girls spend time with their father during his workdays and he posts their artwork for the enjoyment of his customers. The business is closed weekends, because as Goncalves says, “that’s devoted to my family. They come first always.”
Residents of Leonardo Goncalves first worked in Plainfield, then in Port Monmouth before moving to Atlantic Highlands. The mechanic put himself through Brookdale Community College while working his way through the ranks from apprentice go master mechanic at Toyota over a 14 year period that began in 2003.
In this borough, My Guy Nelson’s has become a thriving business, earning 53 reviews on Google, all of which gave him five star ratings, as well as numerous personal referrals among neighbors . Most people refer to the hard working mechanic and devoted father as honest, passionate, and basically a “good guy,” or simply “My guy Nelson.”
In accepting the certificate, Goncalves said he was grateful and appreciative of the award, thanked his family for helping him and noted he always “Puts my family first.” He assured the Mayor he would continue to work hard and be an outstanding business for the borough.
My Guy Nelson’s
