Use CarTalk To Find a Good Mechanic

I think www.cartalk.com is by far the best solution to finding a good mechanic and figuring out what is wrong with the vehicle. I have been able to find good mechanics for my kids when they've been 3,000 miles from home. I used the "Find a Mechanic" link on their website and then called the shop and talked to the owner.

Especially if you're new to an area, you need to interview a mechanic just as you would a doctor. Common sense says, "Know your car and trust your gut".

I grew up "under the hood"; I've been a backyard mechanic all my life. I have also had several jobs in the auto industry. My grown kids still call Mom when they have something wrong with their cars.

By Anne Miles from Glen Mills, PA