International Association of Forensic Auto Theft Examiners

Forensic Vehicle Component Consultants

Phone:1-866-490-1673

Fax: 1-800-886-6352

Robo14@aol.com

robpainter@autotheftexpert.com

This may seem like bragging, but it isn't. I am that good!

Be aware!!! Fraudulent representation stating that our firm has been retained by individuals as well as attorneys will not be tolerated.

It has come to our attention that there are some unscrupulous people out there telling insurance companies and prosecutors that we are their experts without ever entering into a retainer agreement with our firm. This is done because our reputation precedes us and potential opposition fears our name and reputation.

We recommend that you contact us to verify if we are in fact retained and serving as an expert or consultant in a specific case. If not retained, we will gladly let you know.

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Training Courses and Consultation

For educational purposes only!  

Deflection/Diversion/Misdirection

Guide for Picking an Expert

******The Insurance Expert's Resumes

For Plaintiff and Trial Attorneys

Who You Need For an Expert to Oppose the Insurance Locksmith Expert

Potential Insurer Fraud

Consulting Service for Bypassing Factory Anti-Theft and After Market Security

I have Been Referred to as a Mere Mechanic by a Mere Insurance Locksmith

For the Self-Proclaimed Professional in the Automotive Forensic Field

The Denial Process (EUO) Depositions

Insurance Misrepresentation Clause

Chicago Expert

Why the So-Called Opposing Experts Don't Like Me

New Website Format Coming Soon!

They Say Experts Don't Play Any Role in the Outcome of a Case

This Story May Relate to You

A Small Sample of Cases I Have Been Involved With

Truth About Last Key Used

Tool Used by Insurance Forensic Examiners to Reach Their Conclusions

State Farm

Rob's Resume (CV)

Expert Witness Consultation

The Myth About the GM PASSLOCK System

The Insurance Expert Reports

Examination Protocol

The Coalition

Inventing of the Certified Forensic Locksmith

Watch Out For The Phoenix Boys!

You Have Now Received Your Claim Denial Letter

The insurance personnel knowing that these processes used by the so- called "Forensic Locksmiths" are flawed and still continue to use these experts in my opinion should be held culpable in this fraud.

We have seen rather often where the forensic locksmith uses "Net opinion" with absolutely no scientific basis to his conclusions or, in some situations flat out alter the evidence.

Please understand that we are trying to make this site more user friendly by the use of buttons instead of lots of text. We are currently constructing a site with  a vast amounts of information with video and court transcripts of the "insurance experts."

Our Mission

So often, forensic auto theft examinations are based on theory with heavy emphasis of the condition of the ignition lock. We strive for the highest quality examinations of the complete vehicle where all known hypotheses have been eliminated before reaching a conclusion far beyond the ignition lock.

To promote the strongest degree of ethics in our industry.

To give our client's the best work product possible.

To honestly report all facts related to the vehicle and it's components, leaving nothing out no matter who the final results favor.

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Company Profile

Rob's background has been in the direct repair of more that 10,000 theft recovered vehicles. This experience gives him the ability to look far past the ignition lock condition when it comes to examining a reported stolen vehicle as to how it was last operated.

With over 30 years working as an auto technician and training on fire characteristics he is aware of how fire interrelates with vehicle components.

Rob has served many times as a consultant/expert witness many times in our nation's courts.