About Steering Column Services

Douglas Gan, owner / President of Steering Column Services and AISI is a skilled technician by trade with over 30 years of experience. He is ASE certified in 7 categories, trained by General Motors, and an accomplished businessman. He holds a degree in Mechanical Technology and is a veteran shop owner of 18 years. After selling two of his successful auto repair and collision businesses (each employing over 20 people) he worked as a consultant for insurance companies adjusting and appraising auto damage. Since then and for the past 16 years he has been working with hundreds of shops and individuals in the automotive industry performing duties that include consulting, technical assistance, employment placement, repair diagnosis, actual hands-on repair, building design, operations management and mediation.

AISI is a New York State corporation, located in Rochester, N.Y., and has been in business since 1959. Presently, a large percentage of the business operations include the installation and repair of airbag systems. Contracted by over 270 independent auto repair shops, collision shops, dealerships and insurance companies, AISI has come to be known in upstate NY as an expert in the field. Our daily activities include airbag installations, stolen car repair services and insurance investigations, we are frequently called on to answer questions about airbag deployment, component requirements and installations, and to assist in writing estimates for accuracy and depth. From time to time we are also called upon to testify as a legal expert witness in the field of airbags and vehicle damage.

AISI founded and maintains Steering Column Services, a specialized steering column parts and repair company servicing the needs of vehicle owners, shops and mechanics worldwide with their parts and instructional needs for servicing steering columns.

Steering Column Services is constantly expanding its website and internet presence to help better serve its customers with their needs.

Douglas Gan also created and produces Airbag Solutions™, an automotive airbag database available through internet subscription. Demand for Airbag Solutions™ has been international and we are listed on the NHTSA website as an authorized airbag service installer.