Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

Automotive experts report rising demand for engine repair services, driven by aging vehicles, delayed maintenance, and ...

Every time a car experiences a mechanical failure, it gives the owner a stark choice — to repair or not to repair. Depending on the age of the car, the cost of the car and the type of repair, the fix ...

See how a Corvette C5 engine rebuild begins, starting with attention on the short block. This informative video gives viewers ...

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 ...

Owning a car often involves unexpected repairs, but not all fixes are financially wise. For older vehicles, some repairs may ...

Not so long ago, before software and electronics became so integrated, investigating car trouble and tuning performance was a mostly mechanical affair. Early electronic scanners and systems were brand ...

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 ...

A basic car insurance policy may seem sufficient until a claim reveals costs not fully covered. That is why add-on covers ...

Most drivers know the feeling: that sinking sensation when your car starts making an unfamiliar noise or the brake pedal ...