ADA mechanic visits the Ferrari factory in Italy

We’re always proud to see our AD Autocare team’s passion for engineering go beyond the workshop, and no one embodies that more than Kieran Dodds.

Kieran, who works in the family business alongside his mum and dad, was recently invited to Italy, to visit the Maranello Ferrari Factory, thanks to Shell Oil and LKQ.

A lifelong supercar enthusiast, Kieran has spent the past four years gaining hands-on experience with some of the world’s most desirable cars, from Ferraris to McLarens, all before the age of 21.

This wasn’t Kieran’s first memorable encounter with the Prancing Horse, though. Back in 2017, when he was just 13 years old, he attended Ferrari’s 70th Anniversary celebrations in Edinburgh — an incredible event that brought together dozens of Ferraris and enthusiasts from around the world. During the celebrations, Kieran had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sit inside a LaFerrari, the brand’s flagship hypercar, sparking a profound admiration for Ferrari’s engineering excellence and design heritage.

During his visit to Maranello, he had the opportunity to see Ferrari’s build process up close, explore the F1 team’s operations, and witness first-hand the precision and craftsmanship that define the brand. The Ferrari visit included the trophy room, the models, and, of course, the shop. Kieran had to purchase some souvenirs, but the biggest laugh was when he actually bought two McLaren F1 models. The Ferrari guides thought it was absolutely hilarious. Clearly, Kieran has a sense of humour (and a love for all supercars).

Kieran made the most of the experience — asking insightful questions, meeting inspiring people, and even enjoying a meal in the Ferrari restaurant, surrounded by automotive history and innovation.

For Kieran, it was more than just a trip — it was an unforgettable glimpse into the engineering excellence that continues to inspire ADA every day. Well done, Kieran, the whole ADA team is proud of you.