Pat Goss' Garage: Revisiting the late MotorWeek star's iconic show

Renowned mechanic, car expert, and MotorWeek star Pat Goss recently passed away at the age of 77. The news of his demise was announced by PBS' MotorWeek via their social media accounts. As per the social media post, Goss' death was unexpected. However, the date and cause of his demise were not announced in the automotive TV series' obituary post.

In the tweet, it was mentioned that Goss had "appeared on MotorWeek through forty-one seasons, beginning with our very first episode."

They also praised the late mechanic's influence on the show's popularity. Another tweet mentioned that Goss offered the viewers "no-nonsense maintenance advice and incomparable car knowledge."

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Why was Pat Goss beloved for his iconic segment on PBS’ MotorWeek?

Patrick Goss was a radio host and television personality who was renowned for his appearance in PBS' MotorWeek.

From 1981, Goss started in his own weekly segment on MotorWeek, Goss' Garage. The New York native provided information on how to fix a car without taking it to a repair shop. Goss also shared tips on how to prolong the lives of commuting vehicles.

As per MotorWeek’s obituary post, Goss offered the viewers "no-nonsense maintenance advice and incomparable car knowledge." This is one of the primary reasons as to why the late automotive legend’s weekly segment of Goss’ Garage was beloved by a multitude of car enthusiasts.

Furthermore, Goss’ wife, Heather, took to her late husband’s Facebook page and praised his knowledge. She wrote,

“Pat loved sharing his encyclopaedic knowledge of all things automotive, and led by example in running his many auto-related businesses with integrity and passion over a professional career that spanned more than 60 years.”

Pat Goss’ extensive knowledge set and his ability to impart it on masses to help them with their automotive troubles, are one of the major reasons behind the popularity of his show.

Following his demise, numerous followers took to Twitter to showcase their gratitude for Goss' contribution in providing potential solutions for their car problems. Meanwhile, other tweets paid tribute to the late car technician icon and acknowledged his legacy.

A few others also credited Goss for having instilled an inclination in them to self-maintain their cars. Some followers also recalled Goss helping them with their automotive queries when they reached out.

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Exploring Pat Goss’ legacy of over 60 years

Patrick Goss was a renowned radio host and television personality who was adored for his work on PBS' MotorWeek. According to the late motorhead's Facebook page, Pat Goss had over six decades of experience in the industry as a technician and car repair expert.

He reportedly forayed into the automotive industry when he started his body shop garage during his days in high school. As per MotorWeek, by the time Goss was a sophomore, he was already in charge of a professional garage with over 23 employees.

Apart from his car repair and maintenance expertise, Patrick Goss has also contributed to multiple automotive publications throughout his life. Goss had a bi-weekly section in The Washington Post and contributed to his column in the National Corvette Owners Association magazine.

As per MotorWeek, he has also written some articles for the U.S. News & World Report and Reader's Digest.

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