Editor’s note: Barry Courter has a 25-year-old son who is a college graduate and a 21-year-old daughter who is a junior in college.
Q: Dad, how do I find a mechanic when I live in a new town?
A: Pretty much like you find anything else: Ask friends and go to the Internet and read reviews. It never hurts to find a place that looks like it has been there awhile. That usually indicates people trust and use it. When you do take the car in, ask questions about estimates, when the job will be completed, and if they can take you home or to work while the car is being fixed. You definitely want to ask around, though, and find a good one.