A native of Mount Airy, North Carolina (Mayberry), Jerry migrated to Tucson with the US Air Force in 1966. After a period of time in South East Asia and Northern California, he returned to Tucson in 1970. In 1974 Jerry opened Simmons 4X4 Automotive Repair Center and has been in business at the same address ever since.
Jerry married native Tucsonan Diana Allison in 1968. The couple has two children. Their Daughter Pam is a nurse practitioner, while son Wade is now the Vice President at Simmons.
Jerry's hobbies include anything to do with automotive, Search and Rescue with Southern Arizona Mounted Search and Rescue (All volunteer). Enjoys all outdoor activities. Grandkids sports, etc.
Over the years, the entire Simmons family has been involved with horses. Daughter and wife rode with a professional Quadrill Team that performed at rodeos all over Arizona, west Texas and Southern Nevada. Now Jerry uses his horses and mule for trail riding and primarily Search and Rescue for the Pima County Sheriffs Dept.
Jerry hosts The Simmons Car Care Shop talk show, an exclusive of 104.9 FM & 1490 AM "ESPN" Radio . You may join Jerry each Saturday morning at 6 AM for their two hour call in live broadcast.
OUR REVIEWS
I have been using Simmons for a few years now and have always been treated great and had quality auto work. Drive line shop is the best!!!Thanks Simmons
Paul K.
Caring, honest work, fair prices and excellent customer service. This is the only shop I will take my van to!