Cracked block? There aren't many two-word combinations that send a shiver up a car guy's spine. In most cases that means the block is DOA, and it's worth its weight in scrap only. Sometimes there is ...

Owning a car often involves unexpected repairs, but not all fixes are financially wise. For older vehicles, some repairs may not extend the car's life and could drain your wallet. Before approving ...

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 ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

Your car might start without complaint every morning and sail through its last inspection, but […] ...

It's a common misconception that modern fuel-injected engines are more immune to flooding than older carbureted motors. Given the right (or wrong) conditions, any internal combustion engine –- whether ...

Most drivers know the feeling: that sinking sensation when your car starts making an unfamiliar noise or the brake pedal feels different. You need help, but where do you turn?

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 ...

While auto repair cycle times have improved, rising repair costs and increased premiums are impacting customer satisfaction, especially as many policyholders face additional costs following claims, ...

Car repairs can be expensive, but an extended warranty can help lower costs. Get matched today. Products like extended warranties and car repair insurance (also called mechanical breakdown insurance ...

Premier Auto Protect explains how rising vehicle repair costs are leading more drivers to consider auto extended car ...