Is the country ready for Mechanic’s Appreciation Day? That’s what Tom and Ray were wondering, on this week’s Car Talk – all courtesy of our faithful listener, John (who wisely omitted his last name), who got us mulling over this novel concept. And what would you give, anyway – baked goods? A gift …

Mechanic's Appreciation Day

pmbrig October 6, 2007, 4:33pm 2

Well, in terms of when to observe this much-needed tribute, how about every February 29th…? That should do it, at least for mechanics as talented as you two…