Vehicle repairs and maintenance tasks don't always have to be done in the shop. You can easily do these in your own garage.

When I attended technical school studying automotive service technology many years ago, among the first things my instructor taught us was the basic principles of how an engine works. These principles ...

While lots of car maintenance can be handling by yourself with a little know-how, some problems should really be handled in a more controlled environment.

Abbe Herzig took her college-age daughter’s 2006 Honda Accord to a local repair shop for its yearly state safety inspection. The car failed the test, and the shop recommended a staggering $3,300 of ...

It’s one of the most frustrating moments in car ownership: you’re handed a repair bill that’s bigger than what your car is technically worth. Say your vehicle’s worth $5,000, and it needs $6,000 in ...

When it comes to automotive service facilities, Consumer Reports members prefer independent shops—and, in some cases, chains—over dealerships, according to our annual survey. The survey results show ...

Tariffs are driving up prices, but that’s only part of the story — aging cars, complex technology, and a worker shortage are all fueling record repair bills. Repair costs are climbing at record speed.