Our latest car repair put a $1,200 dent in our budget. Adding insult to injury, when the husband picked up the car, he opened the door to smell it reeked of cigarette smoke. The console, seats and ...

Some car problems quietly hint that a four-figure repair bill is coming long before anything actually breaks. Modern vehicles ...

Bosch is flashing a yellow light. If you rely on a daily driver or a high-mileage truck, expect parts pricing and repair wait ...

The most frequent “check engine light” fix noted in a recent report is to replace the catalytic converter, which costs an average $1,313. It should come as no surprise to anyone who’s been paying ...

AI is being used for everything from generating code to diagnosing automotive mechanical issues. While it isn't infallible, chatbots can be used to walk drivers through minor car repairs and ...

Gather as much information as possible about your car issue, including photos and videos capturing when a problem occurs. Not all information online is correct, and that goes for car repair advice.

As vehicles grow more software-dependent, repairing them has become harder than ever. A bill in the US House called the ...

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 ...

A car abandoned at the repair shop can be a big deal for the mechanics. Just the sheer real estate involved in storing a vehicle after repairs can be a huge headache. “So here we got a 2013 Nissan ...