Our latest winner of Car Talk's Golden Wrench Award has a long history with Car Talk. In fact, we nearly ruined his business!

Back in the day, Scotty West thought underwriting Car Talk on his local NPR station was a good way to drum up business. Sadly, his association with our show sent customers fleeing in terror and caused a small riot. (Hey... nobody said we were perfect!)

Amazingly, Scotty was able to rescue his business and now is considered one of Colorado Springs' finest mechanics!

Find out what Scotty West thinks are the best cars to work on, which cars should be abolished, his suggestion to finding a great mechanic, and what he and Tom share in common... in our latest Car Talk Golden Wrench Interview.

Tom and Ray
Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers

Read Car Talk's interview with Scotty

Read Car Talk listener Mike Hamel's nomination

Nominate a mechanic you know
The Car Talk Golden Wrench Award is given from time to time to a mechanic who demonstrates the highest levels of skill, the greatest amount of decency and personal integrity, and the willingness to go the extra mile for his customers. Know someone deserving? Nominate them!

Read about past Golden Wrench Award winners

Conover's Auto Repair

Palumbo's Automotive Unlimited

Wagner Garage

Pete DeBevers, Head Mechanic and Instructor
at Edison Technical High School