The top criteria when shopping for a car tend to be price, reliability, and a stellar safety record. After all, no one wants to regret a financial investment as big as driving off in a new ride. But while doing plenty of research and reading reports can lead you in the right direction, the professionals who make a living fixing vehicles have some of the best real-world insight. Fortunately, some have taken to social media with their top vehicle picks—and it appears that there’s a consensus among many mechanics about which cars they recommend most.

What type of car do mechanics recommend the most?

The latest intel comes from a video recently posted to TikTok by Colorado Springs-based auto shop Elite Mobile Tires and Maintenance. The person behind the camera goes around the garage and poll

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