A lot of car problems don’t come from bad luck — they come from bad habits. The little things you overlook or put off can ...

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 ...

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.

Roseann Freitas, PR & Communications Manager for the Better Business Bureau Great West & Pacific, joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss what you can do to avoid having to hire a ...

"It's a perfect storm," an auto repair shop owner said. When Pat Clynes pushed down the gas pedal on his Ford Explorer during a drive in Houston, Texas, in July 2022, an otherwise routine day became ...

CR’s chief mechanic, John Ibbotson, says it’s risky to try to get a “deal” on auto repair. While you might save hundreds of dollars, the work may not be good, leading to potentially bigger problems ...

A new study by vehicle-recycling experts reveals that AI tools like ChatGPT are offering motorists credible – and sometimes ...

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 ...

California’s Lemon Law, officially known as the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, provides legal recourse for consumers who ...