Jimmy's On-It Automotive, Pittsburgh

James Seekford—proprietor of his nicknamesake auto repair shop Jimmy’s On-It Automotive—started working on cars in high school. He polished his craft over the ensuing years, continually expanding his engine-whisperer fluency while working at a pair of independent repair shops. Seekford struck out on his own in 2007, and today forwards his 12 years of collective experience to a full range of services for foreign cars and domestic trucks. Jimmy’s specialties represent a full range of automotive acumen, including maintenance and emissions testing, electrical diagnostics, and computer-system repair.