There’s lot of advice out there about how to choose a reliable mechanic. We asked mechanics what they would advise.

A strong endorsement, I know—but it’s that good.
The flat-rate system doesn’t reward tenacity.
I hate buying ratchets. Here’s what I think of my newest one, an ICON 56193.
There are definitely useless sizes. Or are there?
There’s no magic bullet, but sometimes one or two answers is the difference between pass and fail.
Dressing chisels and punches, however, is a housekeeping task I’ve found not everyone knows they should be doing, and dress your punches and chisels!
Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.
It’s the perfect tool for some jobs.
Largely supercar fare, wild points of entry have no shortage of variety.
I really hope the whole week doesn’t go like this.
We read the astrological signs and predicted your automotive future.
Ford’s so-called fix for servicing corroded front springs was something neither drivers nor dealer techs were happy about.