Our Approach
Collar City Auto Haus is the logical choice for discerning automobile enthusiasts who insist on honest, quality service. Our automotive team knows how you feel about your vehicle, because we share that passion. Each vehicle we service is treated like our own. No compromise and no exceptions. We will not take on a project we don't believe in. Since every vehicle that leaves our shop carries our name and our legacy, we believe that the only way to succeed in this business is to provide the highest quality craftsmanship and service. Although we do have pretty cool business cards, the ultimate business card is the vehicle owner who leaves our shop more than satisfied.
Meet the Team
Philip Krzemieniecki
Founder & President
Philip Krzemieniecki has over 20 years in the automotive industry. He recalls being fascinated with all things automotive from a young age.
That early interest fueled his passion for custom work and he was able to earn his certification as a master welder from prestigious Wyotech, in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. He earned certifications in high performance power trains and chassis fabrication, along with graduating with two Associate degrees in small business management, one in auto repair and the other in auto body repair and customization.
Phil took those certifications and knowledge and began his career by working for some of the most prestigious custom/performance shops on the east coast. While learning from some of the best old school technicians in the area, Phil has molded his career into one of passion and perfection.
Peter Salisbury
Vice President
Peter Salisbury recognized his enthusiasm and aptitude for all things automotive at an early age. With over 25 years in the industry, that passion only grows more every day.
Peter earned his Associate degree from Hudson Valley Community College and a specialized training certificate from General Motors when he graduated from the GM ASEP program. Over the years, he earned several master certifications from the different manufactures that he worked for including Toyota/Lexus, General Motors, Honda/Acura, and Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter. Throughout his expansive career in the dealership world he has held many positions including master technician, shop foreman, assistant service manager and service manager.
Peter has extensive experience in drive-train rebuilding and upgrading, including engines, transmissions, transfer cases, and differentials on large trucks, industrial equipment and passenger vehicles. However, his true passion and talents lye in the hard to find diagnosis concerns, fabrication and building custom electrical systems.
THE PAST:
As fate would have it, these two highly talented and experienced technicians ended up working side by side at the same restoration and repair facility. They soon became good friends. It didn’t take long for them to realize that their knowledge, skills, and experience complemented each other perfectly, Peter with his diagnostic ability and repair acumen even in the most challenging situations, and Phil with his uncanny ability to surpass a customer’s customization expectations. In that moment, a plan took hold, that they would someday, somehow, open their own shop together.
THE FUTURE:
After several years of saving, planning and sheer determination, Peter and Phil saw their dream become a reality by proudly building and opening their shop at 647 2nd Avenue in Troy, NY. on January 1 of 2019. They want nothing better than to earn your trust by providing you with the very best complete service. They welcome the opportunity to work with you to turn what you have only imagined into a customization that surpasses your wildest dreams. Their expertise in the automotive field is unsurpassed, and their passion for their work unparalleled.
Next Steps...
Stop by or give us a call to discuss your project. We will be honest about the possibilities available to make your vision a reality. We will always do right by our customers; that is our commitment to you.