2012 Washingtonian Automotive Survey Exit this survey For 46 years, The Washingtonian has been the magazine Washington lives by. Our trusted guides help readers find the area's best restaurants, top doctors, great places to work, and lots more. This spring, The Washingtonian will publish yet another indispensable resource: a guide to the area's best in car care—from mechanics and body shops to car detailers and car dealers. But we need your help. Please take a few minutes to nominate car-care firms you've used and would recommend highly for doing great work at a fair price. All answers will remain confidential. And you could win dinner at one of Washington's best restaurants—on us! Thank you for your time and your valuable input. Question Title * What kind of car (make/model/year) do you drive? Please answer for any car you own, up to three. 1. 2. 3. Please vote in as many categories as you can: Question Title * 1. General car repair Name of garage you'd recommend for car repairs: Location of garage (town/city): Question Title * 2. Specialty car repair Is there any other garage you'd recommend for general or specialized repairs or maintenance—such as oil changes, new tires, transmissions, etc.? Name of garage: For what type of purchase or repair (for example: tires, brakes, transmissions, tune-ups, oil changes, or work on a specific make of car): Location of garage (city/town): Question Title * 3. Auto body repair or paint shop Body or paint shop you'd recommend: Location of shop (city/town): Question Title * 4. Auto detailing Detailing service—a shop, person, or mobile service—you'd recommend: Location of shop (city/town): Question Title * 5. Car wash Car wash you'd recommend: Location of car wash (city/town): Question Title * 6. Car dealer Car dealer/showroom you'd recommend for buying a new car: Location of dealer (city/town): Question Title * 7. Used cars Used-car dealer you'd recommend: Location of dealer (city/town): Question Title * Please use the space below to recommend any car-care specialists in categories not listed—or to tell us about a dealer, garage, or other car-care service you would NOT recommend. Question Title * If you could own any car in the world, money no object, what would your dream car be? Question Title * When buying a new car, how important are "green" factors such as the car's emissions and gas mileage? Very important Somewhat important Just one of several factors Not important Question Title * How likely are you to buy a gas-saving diesel, hybrid or electric car? I already own one I'm planning to next buy a diesel, hybrid, or electric car I'd strongly consider buying a diesel, hybrid, or electric car I might consider a diesel, hybrid, or electric car along with other choices I'm not interested in a hybrid, diesel, or electric car Any comments: Question Title * As a thank you for filling out this survey, you are eligible for a chance to win a $300 gift certificate to one of the area's finest restaurants. If you'd like to enter the drawing, please provide your contact information: Name: Phone or e-mail: Done