- Source: Shadetree mechanic
- Source: Shadetree Mechanic
A shadetree mechanic is a person who performs automotive repairs with minimal equipment and supplies in an irregular setting, often a residential garage or driveway, sometimes by jerry rigging.
A shadetree mechanic may be a retired or off-duty mechanic, a paraprofessional with limited or specialized skills, a self-employed individual, or a handyman who enjoys working on automobiles in their spare time. Services performed by a shadetree mechanic may include basic maintenance, DIY upgrades, and other repairs.
See also
Bush mechanic
MacGyver
Shadetree Mechanic is a television series that was shown in the USA on TNN (now Paramount Network) for a total of 190 half-hour episodes, over eight seasons from October 4, 1992, to May 14, 2000. During each half-hour episode, Dave Bowman and Sam Memmolo demonstrate automotive repair and maintenance tips for backyard mechanics. Shadetree Mechanic was superseded by Crank and Chrome and Two Guys Garage which appear on SPEED TV and now Motorhead Garage on Velocity. During the mid-1990s, Shadetree Mechanic was also broadcast on some PBS television channels.
Shadetree Mechanic was produced by Cinetel Productions.
See also
Shadetree mechanic