Definition of shade tree mechanics

shade tree mechanic

• A mechanic that comes to you when your car brakes down to help you fix your car for less than a traditional shop. Such a mechanic may or may not have the proper tools and training.

  Last edited on Dec 02 2018. Submitted by ShadeTree Repair on Dec 02 2018.

noun

• a person who claims they can fix your car, but has no real training or the right tools.

  Last edited on Jul 15 2013. Submitted by Girl Prada from Bedford, IN 47421, USA on Mar 04 2012.

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Other terms relating to 'mechanic':
Backyard Mechanic	Definitions include: a professional mechanic that works on cars, bikes and other vehicle for a much lower price than a shop.
mechanic	Definitions include: an element of how a game functions.
shadetree mechanic	Definitions include: a hobbyist mechanic who works on their own vehicles, often in their driveway.
Other terms relating to 'shade':
beat seven shades of sh*t out of	Definitions include: to beat severely.
shades	Definitions include: sunglasses.
throw shade	Definitions include: to give attitude
throw total shade	Definitions include: to give off excessive negativity and disrespect.
Other terms relating to 'tree':
adopt a tree	Definitions include: to collide with a tree.
bark up the wrong tree	Definitions include: to seek something from the wrong person or place.
blow trees	Definitions include: to get seriously inebriated!
dead tree	Definitions include: printed on paper.
off (one's) tree	Definitions include: crazy.
out of (one's) tree	Definitions include: extremely drunk.
tree	Definitions include: a large penis.
tree hug	Definitions include: to throw up.
tree-hugger	Definitions include: a person who is fanatical about nature.
trees	Definitions include: marijuana.
treeware	Definitions include: printed on paper.
ugly tree	Definitions include: a metaphorical tree that causes ugliness when one falls out of it.
up a tree	Definitions include: to bother, to annoy.

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