Automative Expert
David Marston
Master Mechanic • Automotive Specialist • Expert Witness
A Master Mechanic and automotive specialist with over 40 years of practical experience across vehicle diagnostics, repair, failure analysis, collision assessment and crash investigation. Combines hands-on expertise across light and heavy vehicles, motorcycles and marine applications with extensive expert witness experience advising legal teams, insurers, government bodies and automotive organisations.
40+ yrs
Automotive industry experience
500+
Vehicles personally assessed
250+
Licensed mechanics trained
1,500
Heavy vehicles in technology assessment
Overview
David Marston is an automotive engineering and vehicle mechanics expert with over 40 years of hands-on industry experience in the repair, modification and forensic investigation of vehicles and marine equipment. As a Master Mechanic and experienced forensic examiner, he has conducted hundreds of technical assessments and prepared expert reports for legal, insurance and regulatory matters. David specialises in the investigation of vehicle failures, crash mechanics, repair quality disputes and accident causation analysis. He regularly supports court and tribunal proceedings as an expert witness, providing detailed mechanical analysis, vehicle inspections and forensic evaluation of crash data and repair practices. His expertise spans light and heavy vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, marine craft and emerging technologies including hybrid and electric vehicles.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Vocational Education & Training, Charles Sturt University
AURETH101 – Battery Electric Vehicles, AURETH011 – Hybrid Electric Vehicles, LP Gas Mechanic – Tradesman’s Certificate, Light Vehicle Mechanic – Tradesman’s Certificate, Automotive Air Conditioning Licence, NSW Roads and Maritime Services Assessor – Light Vehicle Inspections, Expert Legal Witness Training and Collision Reconstruction & Crash Data Recorder Training
Expertise & Experience
Automotive mechanical failure analysis, Vehicle crash investigation and reconstruction, Mechanical, panel and paint damage assessment, Automotive repair quality disputes, Hybrid, electric and alternative fuel vehicle systems, Crash Data Recorder (EDR) analysis and accident evidence interpretation
