There is a new site where car know-it-alls can show off their expertise, gain ego-stroking reputation points, and help novices in the process. Likewise, those in search of automotive advice can tap the vast pool of peer knowledge:
http://mechanics.stackexchange.com/The site is based on the
Stack Exchange platform. IT/developer types in the club might be familiar with the original Stack Exchange site,
Stack Overflow, which has been a great success since it launched in 2008.
Check out the
FAQ for a quick overview of what makes this site different from your typical forums, blogs, and wikis.