As the economy continues to slump, and as more consumers are foregoing the purchase of new cars and hanging on to their old ones, the cost of auto repairs is becoming a hotter topic than ever. Even before the current economic crisis, the conventional wisdom (for whatever that's worth) was that ...
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People ask me all the time how the price of an auto repair is determined, usually phrased something like, "Why does my car repair cost so much?" This is a question worth asking, especially if you've been given a repair quote that runs into the hundreds or even thousands of dollars. ...
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Customers of Budget Rent a Car have accused the rental car company of bilking them of hundreds of dollars for minor repairs, which were then allegedly made in house. ...
CATEGORIES: Automotive News, Driving, Car Dealers
Read & Discuss »Most men aren't mechanics, and some men could care less about their car as long as it looks good and drives well. But a responsible driver should always take five minutes every other week or so to check the essential parts of his car. If you pay proper attention to your car’s maintenance needs, ...
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Over the years folks have come to me with car problems that, though they were truly problems, did not need immediate attention. I know I always harp on getting the job done as soon as possible and having it done correctly by someone who knows what they are doing. However, sometimes it’s just ...
Read & Discuss »During the past, thirty years in the automotive industry, it has been my experience that whenever the phrase "it's covered under warranty" is used in auto repair, it's music to the ears of the motorist. Conversely, the phrase "its not covered under warranty" is received with much dissatisfaction. To ...
CATEGORIES: Car Buying Tips, Car Warranties
Read & Discuss »For most drivers, the all-time most resented vehicle expense is not gas, oil changes or even those triple-digit transmission repairs, but auto insurance.Every six months to a year, drivers voluntarily or, in some states are required to, play Premium Poker: the high-stakes game in which you bet your ...
CATEGORIES: Car Buying Guide, Automotive News, Car Insurance Advice
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A bizarre incident at a Wal-Mart car repair shop left a Fort Worth, TX woman utterly perplexed. Known only by her first name, Jessica found that after she had taken her car in for an oil change, a mechanic had scrawled Satanic symbols, including the "Mark of the Beast" on the bottom of her car. ...
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Because they cost so much for companies to buy and maintain, renting a car can be a dicey little game. Car rental companies, like every other business on the planet, are in the game to make money and, as a result, will try to pass on costs to the consumer -- especially when they are expensive costs ...
Read & Discuss »A new car comes with several different warranties from the factory, each covering specific parts of your vehicle.Manufacturer's WarrantiesBasic Warranty - The specific terms established by each manufacturer (typically 3 years/36,000 miles for domestic and Asian vehicles and 4 years/50,000 miles for ...
CATEGORIES: Car Buying Tips, Car Warranties
Read & Discuss »"Isn't it covered under my warranty?" This question is asked thousands of times a day in dealership service departments around the country. Many people assume that a car warranty entitles them to repairs regardless of environmental conditions, maintenance requirements, and/or length of time/number ...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into how rental car companies deal with manufacturer recalls. It is specifically looking into whether or not rental car companies are properly fixing vehicles that have been recalled before renting or selling ...
Read & Discuss »If you're looking to pinch pennies on your next new vehicle, a low sticker price is just one aspect. What some car buyers don't consider ahead of time are ownership costs. Over several years, you'll have to pay for insurance, fuel fill-ups, maintenance, and probably even a few repairs. And at the ...
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To meet the needs of car buyers shopping online for vehicles, AOL Autos and CarWoo! today announced a partnership that enhances the car-buying experience for consumers. The partnership provides "Best Offer" deals from 10,000+ U.S. dealers and allows more buyers to quickly and easily negotiate great ...
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TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota is recalling 1.53 million Lexus, Avalon and other models, mostly in the U.S. and Japan, for brake fluid and fuel pump problems, the latest in a string of quality problems for the world's No. 1 automaker. Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it will call back for repairs about ...
CATEGORIES: Auto Recalls, Automotive News, Toyota News
Read & Discuss »Is it time for a tune-up? Car won't start? Need a new water pump, or just an oil change? Welcome to the joys of car maintenance and repairs. Next up is the question that car owners have been asking themselves since ... well, since cars became our most common means of transportation: "Should I take ...
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Read & Discuss »When it comes to making a vehicle last -- I mean really last -- Irv Gordon is a superhero. The retired science teacher paid $4,150 for his 1966 Volvo P1800 when it was new (at that time it was nearly as much as his annual salary as a science teacher), and over the years he’s put 2.7 million ...
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The last time we talked about preventing things from going wrong on a car, it was the five most expensive repairs that can be avoided with proper and smart maintenance. Those hideous wallet busters were provided to us by the folks at CarMD. Now, we tackle the top five most common repairs you can ...
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When is the best time to look for a high quality auto repair shop? Answer: before you need one. Because making a sound decision is difficult when you are faced with a car problem and time restraints, finding a shop takes time and patience; you want to research and evaluate the facts in a ...
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