Writer & Photographer

Ronel Motor IQ

Technical Expert & Automotive Connoisseur. With over four decades of saddle time and a lifetime spent under the hood, Ronel Hendley brings a rare blend of mechanical grit and corporate precision to the Motor IQ team. Her journey began in her pre-teens, evolving from an early enthusiast to a hands-on mechanic when she rebuilt her first motorcycle engine from scratch in her early twenties, replacing everything from pistons and rings to valves and bearings with fierce independence. Ronel’s expertise is built on a foundation of diverse experience and high-level professional scrutiny: Mechanical Heritage: An avid rider for over 40 years, Ronel has mastered everything from custom café racers and choppers to high-performance superbikes, rugged adventure bikes, and ATVs. Technical Precision: Spending 17 years as a Technical Production Planner, she served as a vital consultant to engineers and technicians on the application and fitment of complex fluid control products. Procurement Discipline: With over a decade as a Senior Procurement Officer at ABI, she possesses an "eagle eye" for value. She instinctively separates genuine quality from overpriced or inferior alternatives, ensuring every vehicle is judged by its longevity and build integrity. Aesthetic Vision: As a skilled and talented artist, Ronel balances her technical "engineer’s eye" with a deep appreciation for automotive design, ergonomics, and aesthetic soul. Whether she is evaluating the weld quality on a new frame or the cost-to-benefit ratio of a modern commuter, Ronel’s reviews are backed by 40 years of asphalt, dirt, and grease.