# Good local mechanics **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [April 25, 2018, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250 "2018-04-25T05:04:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SpacelessMoney](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@SpacelessMoney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpacelessMoney)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2018, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/1 "2018-04-25T05:04:31Z")
Does anyone know any good local mechanics in Albuquerque, New Mexico that can do a pre trip inspection? ---
**Author:** ![cdaquila](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cdaquila/32/18089_2.png) [@cdaquila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cdaquila)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/2 "2018-04-25T13:52:06Z")
Good morning, @SpacelessMoney. You might want to check the Mechanics Files on [cartalk.com](http://cartalk.com) for some recommendations, but you can also ask around to anyone you know for a recommendation. That may be worth more. But I do know we have at least one person here who lives in Albuquerque. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2018, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/3 "2018-04-25T13:57:43Z")
Two more sources I’ve used successfully: Yelp and Google (Google has ratings, too). ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2018, 2:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/4 "2018-04-25T14:33:18Z")
> [@texases](#): > > Yelp and Google (Google has ratings, too). YELP??? No way. Yelp (and many others) are not good sources for reviews. > **[Yelp Reviews: Can You Trust Them? | BU Today | Boston University](https://www.bu.edu/articles/2013/yelp-reviews-can-you-trust-them)** > > Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/5 "2018-04-25T14:34:25Z")
I’ve been successful using Yelp to find mechanics. I’m sure there are problems. Takes detailed reading of reviews. “… a recent study concluding that at least 16 percent of the reviews are fake. The researchers found that the worst offenders are restaurants seeking to offset negative write-ups…” So, 84% or so are legit. What do you recommend? ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/6 "2018-04-25T14:45:39Z")
> [@texases](#): > > So, 84% or so are legit. 16% of fake write-ups is HUGE. It can easily change a review from favorable to not favorable. > [@texases](#): > > What do you recommend? Many sources. Not just one. I never rely on one source for a dependable review. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/7 "2018-04-25T14:51:38Z")
> [@MikeInNH](#): > > Many sources. Not just one. I never rely on one source for a dependable review. As do I, if you had read my post. “Two more sources…” ---
**Author:** ![RandomTroll](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/randomtroll/32/12184_2.png) [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/8 "2018-04-26T05:32:52Z")
> [@cdaquila](#): > > I do know we have at least one person here who lives in Albuquerque. I do! I’m a bum so I do all my own work so I don’t have a recommendation. There’s a Busted Knuckles on San Pedro NE that looks funky but has a great name! ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/9 "2018-04-26T12:31:27Z")
> [@RandomTroll](#): > > I do! I’m a bum so I do all my own work so I don’t have a recommendation. There’s a Busted Knuckles on San Pedro NE that looks funky but has a great name! Troll, Your second sentence makes all three of your sentences useless. That make my reply a waste of time, also. _ **CSA** _🌴 🕶🌴 ---
**Author:** ![RandomTroll](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/randomtroll/32/12184_2.png) [@RandomTroll](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RandomTroll)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/10 "2018-04-26T13:30:34Z")
> [@common\_sense\_answer](#): > > Your second sentence makes all three of your sentences useless. That make my reply a waste of time, also. Ms Aquila mentioned that she knows of 1 Albuquerqueño in these fora. Possibly she meant me. If that were the case I wanted @SpacelessMoney not to wait. I thought the mention of Busted Knuckles was humorous. ---
**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2018, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-local-mechanics/116250/11 "2018-04-26T14:53:59Z")
I would recommend Christian’s Automotive. We used them when we had a fuel pump go out in 2010, while on a trip to New Mexico. Extremely professional and very competent. Would not hesitate to use them again if I were in Albuquerque.