Why won’t my car shift into third gear? What’s that clicking sound? Where can I get my tires aligned? Where can I get a tuneup with the confidence that I won’t get ripped off?

For those of us who aren’t “car folks,” these are important questions.

Rockville has a wealth of auto repair shops offering a variety of services. But who do Rockville Patch readers trust to work on their vehicles?

We’ve selected a few from which to choose:

• Bill Hamm’s Car Care Center
• College Plaza Exxon
• Executive Getty
• GP Auto Group
• Parklawn Diagnostic Center
• Scott’s Specialties, Inc.

Do you have a favorite not included in our poll? If it’s in Rockville, write it in the comments below. If it’s not in Rockville, look for it in a coming “Reader’s Choice” in its Patch town.

Click “Nearby” in the upper right corner of the site to view this week’s “Reader’s Choice” in a neighboring Patch town.

Over the coming weeks we’ll highlight other “Rockville Patch Reader’s Choice” categories that highlight more local businesses and things to do.

Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be chosen based on poll results and reviews on the listings page on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch. Click on the PDF above for official rules.

Voting closes at 9 a.m. Friday. The winner will be announced that afternoon.

So tell us where you go when your car’s making that strange noise. And be sure to click on the shop's listing above and write a comment on their listings page to tell us why it's your go-to place.