Question for the car guys

[BigRichard]

So I figured out it was just the light in the glove box so thanks to everyone for the help. However the damn thing has a pinging I hear when driving it now. I took it to Aamco because I thought it was the transmission but they are telling me it is the engine. They are stating it needs to be replaced.

I really want a second opinion because I don't hear this noise if I am just sitting revving the engine. I only hear it when it is going down the road in gear. I could be wrong but I just don't see it being the engine. Anyone on here have a good, slightly inexpensive, mechanic out in West Omaha they know of? And I guess it doesn't necessarily need to be in West Omaha either. The closer to home just makes it easier to get and drop off.