The Peter Stevens Nissan used-car technician will hang up his overalls after more than 34 years with the company in December.

But Mr Fry isn’t revealing too much about how he acquired his nickname.

“Only two people know that story,” he said.

“It’s not something that we’ll go into.”

Mr Fry, 67, will retire from his position at Peter Stevens on December 19. 

In that time he’s specialised in testing the roadworthiness of used cars.

“We look at everything; the most common problems are tyres, brakes and lights,” he said.  “I have been testing roadworthiness for at least 30 years.”

Mr Fry has come a long way from sweeping floors as an apprentice mechanic in the 60s. 

“We worked on everything from trucks, cattle trucks and Chevy’s,” he said. 

“We worked outside back then so if it rained, you got wet.”

Mr Fry said the mechanics industry had changed a lot during his employment.

“You can’t really fix your car on the side of the road now, you’d have to get a tow truck,” he said. “Everything is completely computer-based and I struggle a little because I wasn’t brought up with them.”

Mr Fry said his colleagues made his work day. 

“It’s all fun and games, we have a great bunch of guys here,” he said.