People used to scour the net in search of the best car to buy. A good deal for a good machine — it was pretty simple. But these days — partly because car manufacturers have gotten better at what they do — most people just want to know where they can get their car fixed. A mechanic on TikTok has an explanation for why it has suddenly gotten so hard to find a good mechanic.
There are statistics from the federal government that point to a disturbing trend in the automotive industry that may provide some answers. But for most car owners who can’t get a nagging warning light to go away, all they want is to find an affordable mechanic who knows more than they do. Not many people want to admit this, but these days it’s not uncommon to go to a mechanic and find yourself knowing more than them — leading a lot of people to even feel like they’re getting scammed.
