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 ...

Finding a trustworthy repair shop is one of the most important parts of keeping your vehicle properly serviced. It can be a challenge, but CR’s expert guidance can help you size up service facilities ...

Greg O'Brien,Lumberton, NJ: I've been a Car Craft reader for more than 10 years now. I've built several cars, but I've always tried to pick cars with clean bodies because I'm bodywork-o-phobic. In the ...

When your car breaks and the shop hands you a repair bill you can’t cover, you immediately hit panic mode. Work, school drop-off, grocery runs, doctor visits, all of it starts wobbling at once. The ...

Car repair insurance works similarly to an extended warranty, but there are a few differences. This insurance can cover the cost of repairs if your vehicle breaks down, needs replacement parts or has ...

If there is something wrong with your car, you should fix it immediately. According to most mechanics and auto repair experts, the most significant and expensive fixes often begin as minor issues that ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

There's nothing like a "check engine" light to induce stress even on the best day. Since it can be far more annoying and much pricier to ignore the light and suffer major car repairs later, read on to ...