For most drivers, the real budget killer is not a blown engine or a totaled car, it is the small problem that quietly snowballs into a four‑figure repair. I see the same pattern again and again: a ...

Most people understand that motor oil is a vital component for the internal combustion engines that power most of our cars. Not only does oil act as a lubricant, allowing internal moving parts to ...

According to most mechanics and auto repair experts, the most significant and expensive fixes often begin as minor issues that go unnoticed or are ignored. There are signs to watch for that may ...

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 ...

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.

If your car is making a chirpy rattling noise, prepare yourself for a potentially very large repair bill. Here's what's wrong and what you can do to avoid it.

Automotive diagnostic data firm CarMD has released its annual report on repair costs in the U.S., and the news is mostly good — with some precautions, including higher labor costs and the potential ...

Under the nationwide settlement, the companies will offer a free repair to all eligible vehicles at a cost that could top ...

Safety, performance, aesthetics, noise, comfort, reliability, and durability are the goals that keep automotive engineers up at night, and the miracle solution has, so far, been "more plastic." ...