An individual who can preform car repairs and maintenance for a fraction of the cost if those same services were
done at a dealership. The Shade Tree Mechanic, more commonly known simply as "Shade Tree" is very knowledgeable of how to service most
domestic vehicles manufactured before 1995. Any vehicle manufactured after 1995 and import vehicles in particular are problematic for Shade Tree; however, Shade Tree will
tell you otherwise.
Shade Tree operates from his own driveway or in front of his house on the street. Ideally, the service
work is preformed beneath a tree with a large canopy providing necessary shade during hot
summer days hence, the title "Shade Tree."
Be advised, the Shade Tree does not possess any metric tools, uses vise-grip pliers in practically every repair situation and will require you make multiple trips to the auto parts store to replace things inadvertently damaged by the apologetic Shade Tree during the service repair process.
Most shade trees will barter and accept various forms of payment including
cash, a carton of cigarettes, liquor, Wendy's or
Burger King.
Joe: I need new brakes for my car but the dealership wants over $400.00
Mike: Bruh, go around the
corner and holla at that Shade Tree Mechanic. He'll hook you up for a
pack of squares and some Chick-fil-A.
