[discostu]

A mechanic that you have to stand around and watch isn’t that useful though, if you have to be that involved in the process you might as well just do it yourself.

It is a shame when bad business decisions kill good things. Good mechanics are hard enough to find that once you develop the reputation you shouldn’t mess with it. Of course Shell isn’t well known for their farsighted business decisions.

[AFreeBird]

I don't really count the guys at the quick lubes as mechanics. It's just a quick and easy way to get a routine fluid change done that I could easily do myself, but don't feel like hassling with the disposal issues. Then there's the weather issues (like winter), at least for my truck, as it won't fit in the garage.

Other minor repairs I do myself.