[taeric]

I haven't worked with enough discount shops to really know how well they can work. Biggest complaint I have with most that I have dealt with, is that they don't have the tools/information necessary to work on the modern vehicles, either. Frustrating, as I don't think it is a negative of the shop, necessarily.

That all said, interesting to read your perspective and how different our "priors/expectations" are. Would love to see some collected data to know how well this plays out.

In the vein of "car guys," I'm also curious if it conveys information to see clearly restoration vehicles near local shops. Just this AM, I noticed a classic mustang next to the main shop we use. I know they have fun working on some older vehicles.