http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/06/ ... air-costs/

The most expensive areas for auto repair in 2012 were as follows:

1. New Jersey: $392.99
2. District of Columbia: $391.62
3. California: $390.37
4. North Carolina: $389.91
5. Maryland: $387.78

At the other end of the scale, here are the five least-expensive states for repairs:

47. Iowa: $314.77
48. Delaware: $313.62
49. South Dakota: $311.88
50. West Virginia: $310.49
51. Vermont: $269.72

Everybody in Vermont drives a Volvo, so mechanics can buy replacement parts in bulk and pass the savings along to the customer.

A personal friend that knows cars is invaluable. 90% of those guys are crooks.

An App grad (and a personal friend) owns a Meineke on West Market. Tell them you are an App grad and I think he gives a discount. Ask for Brian Hooper, he's the App grad and co-owner.

EDIT: I will say, they have done a lot of work on my 2000 Infiniti Qx4, with 274,000 miles on it and it still drives like a dream.

http://www.meineke.com/brake-service/no ... 9/188.aspx