About
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 school buses, 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.
Litigation Support & Expert Testimony
Certified Vehicle Appraiser (USPAP-compliant)
Over 1,000 expert witness reports delivered
More than 30 depositions provided
Testified in courts across multiple states
Available for nationwide travel
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.
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties: Automotive and Appraisal & Valuation
Keywords/Search Terms: Appraisal & Valuation Automotive, Automotive Dealer Practices, Automotive Economics, Automotive Leasing, Automotive Repair & Service, Lemon Law, Machinery & Equipment Appraisal & Valuation, Vehicles Appraisal & Valuation, Failure Analysis, Commercial Vehicles, Recreational Vehicle, Misrepresentation, Trucking, Motorhome, RV
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
Years in Practice: 30
Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs: 50
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