Warren's love for cars began as a teenager when he worked on cars with his dad and older brother. This eventually led to his involvement with racing Formula Ford, Formula Atlantic, and Formula Continental in the SCCA racing circuit from 1975 to 1991, where he won many 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies.

During that same time, he put his college education with computers to use at Hewlett Packard, an experience that has given him an edge in understanding newer cars that are so dependent on computer technology. Between his racing and computer experience, as well as his commitment to ongoing education and over 15 years as a certified ASE Master Technician, Warren has a depth of knowledge about automobiles that is hard to match.

Warren McCord opened business as Warren McCord Motorsports in 1979, where he began to earn a reputation for excellence with both his customers and his peers in the automotive industry. His professionalism, knowledge and experience put him in the top tier of independent auto repair shop owners.

In January 2003, Warren saw the opportunity to grow his business when Dean's Foreign Car, a Mountain View establishment since 1963, came on the market for sale. In partnership with his wife, Donna, Warren merged McCord Motorsports with Dean’s Foreign Car under the new business name of Dean’s Automotive, Inc.