Shadetree Mechanic

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Shadetree Mechanic is a television series that aired on TNN (now Spike TV) for 8 years in the 1990's. It featured automotive repair and maintenance tips. The show was hosted by Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman. Shadetree Mechanic has been superseded by "Crank and Chrome" and "2 Guys' Garage" which aires on The Speed Channel.

The term "Shadetree Mechanic" is a general term for people who enjoy working on automobiles in their spare time, usually in their own driveway, taking up basic DIY upgrades as well as basic maintenance. Amongst some people the term has also developed a negative connotation -- that shadetree mechanics often cause more damage to their cars than they started with.^{[citation needed]}