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Automotive expert Les Jackson reveals the secrets of repair shops—and gives tips on working with a mechanic. Plus—70 of the area's best auto-repair shops and other experts you can trust with your wheels
I bought my first car at age 14. By the time I turned 15 and got a learner’s permit, we—the car and I—had accumulated some 200 miles up and down my parents’ driveway. I also had accumulated a decent box of tools and was learning how everything on the car worked.
I was, and still am, a gearhead—obsessed with automobiles. In the past 50 years, I’ve worked on hundreds of cars. I’ve restored a dozen British and American classics, built engines and transmissions, and taught automotive theory.
And I’ve seen the industry change. Keep Reading >>
It isn’t easy finding car repair you can trust. We asked readers which repair facilities they swear by—and which they avoid. We also did our own research, including checking a garage’s complaint history with the Better Business Bureau. What follows are the repair shops, body shops, and other car services that received the most positive feedback.
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