The 2008 edition of Motor Age’s Top Shop contest featured a number of qualified entries. Each shop brought something different to the table, and a number of unique business practices shone through. Whether its community service, activity in the automotive industry, ASE Blue Seal Shop classification or good, quality techs, these shops are some of the best in the country.

Below is the Top 10 list of Top Shops. Click on the links to see each shop’s story.

2008 Top Shops

1. C&C Automotive
Augusta, Ga.
Aaron Clements, owner
In business for 31 years
See C&C’s story

2. Elizabeth AutoCare
Elizabeth, Pa.
Dave Striegel, owner
In business for 20 years
See Elizabeth AutoCare’s story

3. C&H Foreign Auto
Spokane, Wash.
Ed Cushman, owner
In business for 32 years
See C&H’s story

4. Pat’s Tire & Auto Service Center
Wilmington, N.C.
Nick Devenero, owner
In business since 1964
See Pat’s story

5. Larry’s AutoWorks
Mountain View, Calif.
Larry, Laurie and Tiffany Moore, owners
In business for 36 years
See Larry’s story

6. Cary Car Care
Cary, N.C.
Paul Lambdin, owner
In business for 18 years
See Cary Car Care’s story

7. Hubbard Woods Motors
Winnetka, Ill.
Robert L. Berger, owner
In business for 47 years
See Hubbard’s story

8. Camarillo Car Care Center
Camarillo, Calif.
Patrick Walton, owner
In business for 35 years
See Camarillo’s story

9. Pam’s Motor City Automotive and Tires
Fort Myers, Fla.
Pamela Oakes, owner
In business for 13 years
See Pam’s story

10. Certified Automotive Specialists
Glendora, Calif.
Gene Morrill, owner
In business for 30 years
See Certified’s story