My NPR buddy told me to check out this website to find good mechanics (and put in your 2cents). How's your mechanic rate?
http://www.cartalk.com/content/mechx/

Dr J

 

I am not on the list?

 

add yourself

 

Mine rates very well!

 

The mechanic my parent's regularly use and I occasionally used made the list. The shop I go to in Arlington isn't on the list but it should be.

 

i dont have a mechanic...i have a toolbox.

there are like hundred mechanics on the list from my area...doesnt mean they are good, just means one person was happy once.

 

Right there with you.

 

Exactly. My general mechanic does awesome work, and has tons of knowledge in what he does. Yet, he's not on this list. Go figure. Those true old school gear heads don't care about online **** they care about cars.

 

good link. mine wasnt on the list, the ones that were I never heard of...

 

I was wondering about a place near my house. They have a ton of positive comments. I'm going to check them out. Good find

 

Shop made it on the list with some good reviews.

 

Why would I give my money to someone else to do what I can at home?

 

Why would u buy a car when u can make your own at home?
http://www.factoryfive.com/gtmhome.html

Dr J

 

my mechanic is me..........

 

If I was baller enough to afford one of those I would

I'll probably build a locost some day. www.locostusa.com

 

i'm working on that

 

LOL, that was a bad comparison... but still, lotsa kit cars out there that'll do so many things better than a Maxima.

I live in a neighborhood that doesn't allow 'car maintenance' or even car washes.

 

when the wallet allows i would like to do a MK3 or whatever their latest version would be at the time of purchase.

 

Mines is on the list, I agree with you previous posts that it's always best to do as much as you can on your own. But sometimes I just want to get something done and I don't want to spend a day in my garage getting messy. Brakes, fluids, routine maintenance I do it all. But sometimes I just want it done and am willing to pay for it. I don't mind giving the cash to an honest mechanic, wich is often hard to find. And I love click and clack...

 

Nope, mine wasn't on the list!