26 search results for car-repair

The Most And Least Expensive States For Car Repair

There are plenty of merits to living on the East Coast. Nice beaches, great cities, good food. But when it comes to car repairs, you're better off being almost anywhere else in the country. ...

CATEGORIES: Car Repair Q&A

Read & Discuss »

Why Does My Car Repair Cost So Much?

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. ...

CATEGORIES: Car Repair Q&A

Read & Discuss »

Car Repair Prices Finally Exposed Through Web Apps

No matter how smart you are or how hard you try, you have the feeling you're get taken for a ride, don't you? For decades, car shoppers had that sinking feeling in their stomachs when they approached the dealership. Even the coolest hostage negotiator felt squeezed by the grip of the car salesman, ...

CATEGORIES: Car Care, Car Repair Q&A

Read & Discuss »

Wal-Mart Mechanic Wrote "Satanic" Symbols On Woman's Car

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. ...

CATEGORIES: Weird Car News

Read & Discuss »

Confessions of an Auto Mechanic

By the time we've reached the legal driving age, those who have gone before us usually instill at least three major lessons we should always put into practice. Number 1: Wear your seatbelt. Number 2: Don't speed. Number 3: Never ever trust your auto mechanic.I recently caught up with an auto ...

CATEGORIES: Car Care

Read & Discuss »

Guide to New Car Factory and Extended Warranties

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 »

Oil Changes: How Often?

I have been in the auto repair industry since 1972 ... hummmm, a simple calculation of the math illustrates that I have been in car repair for, uh, well, let's not go there. It makes me depressed. You do the math and keep it to yourself. At any rate, enough about my mid life crisis. Let's talk about ...

CATEGORIES: Car Care, Car Repair Q&A, Motor Oil

Read & Discuss »

Why You Should Always Photograph Your Rental Car

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 »

One Woman's Persistence Contributed To Big Honda Recall

A woman whose 2005 Honda Pilot malfunctioned and braked without warning along a busy highway spent two-and-a-half years fighting to force lawmakers and a major car company pay attention to the problem. Her efforts finally paid off. ...

CATEGORIES: Auto Recalls, Honda News

Read & Discuss »

Simple Tips To Avoid Breaking Down In Summer Heat

This summer is one of the hottest in recent memory, and is already creating a flurry of awful news stories about people leaving their dogs and even their children in hot cars to overheat, and even die. ...

CATEGORIES: Car Care

Read & Discuss »

Toyota Fixing Coolant Pump In Prius Globally

TOKYO (AP) - Toyota is fixing the pump that cools the hybrid system in 650,000 Prius cars - the Japanese automaker's prized green vehicle - but is adamant the repair being carried out worldwide isn't another recall. Toyota Motor Corp. spokesman Paul Nolasco said Tuesday the coolant pump in Prius ...

CATEGORIES: Auto Recalls, Automotive News, Toyota News

Read & Discuss »

Americans Driving Safer. And it's Saving Us Money.

Many analysts are predicting that insurance premiums will remain flat in 2011 -- maybe even go down. That's a relief to consumers who are seeing everything else go up, from gasoline to a loaf of bread. ...

Read & Discuss »

Choosing a Repair Shop

Recently, an elderly woman called my radio show. Her husband of 32 years had passed away and she was left to take care of the household responsibilities, which included the family car. Her question? "How do I know if I'm going to a good auto repair shop?" I have been in the automotive talk show ...

CATEGORIES: Car Care, Car Repair Q&A

Read & Discuss »

Insider Secrets To Picking A Mechanic

More Autos Stories Read More from Askmen.com: Engine Oil 101 Dodge Caliber vs. Honda Fit Top 10: 2009 Geneva Concept Car Reveals Top 10: 400-Plus Horsepower Rides A mechanic should possess the same qualities that you expect from your doctor and dentist; namely trust and reliability. No one wants to ...

CATEGORIES: Car Care, Car Repair Q&A

Read & Discuss »

Tools for the Trunk

If you've ever been stuck on the side of the road you know that having the right tools and patience are priceless. Often, a little of both will go a long way in getting you back on the road.The following is a list of gadgets -- updated versions of old faithfuls and new toys to play with -- to have ...

CATEGORIES: Automotive News, Car Care, Driving

Read & Discuss »

Auto Repair: Should You Use a Dealer or Independent Shop?

For years people have asked me this question quite frequently ... what kind of shop should I use for automotive repairs, a dealership or an independent shop? I have shied away from answering it because I see benefits both ways and, no matter how I answer it, someone always gets offended. I can no ...

CATEGORIES: Car Care, Car Repair Q&A

Read & Discuss »

Extended Warranty Myths

Learn about the best-kept secrets of the auto extended warranty business.MYTH - You can only buy an extended warranty from the dealer who sold you the car.Most car dealers are middlemen who make their highest commissions on the financing and extended warranties they sell. They are going to want you ...

CATEGORIES: Car Buying Tips, Car Warranties

Read & Discuss »

You Just Had A Fender-Bender, Now What?

Tires squeal and you brace yourself for the inevitable sound of metal crunching. The actual accident is over in a few seconds, but what should you do afterwards? Here are 10 smart moves to make after you've been in a car accident. 1. Think safety first.It's a given to think safety in a more serious ...

CATEGORIES: Car Safety, Driving

Read & Discuss »

The Best Kind of Repair Shop

Often during my radio show I get the question, "Should I take my vehicle to a dealer, a local independent shop, or a specialist?" It's a good question, but the answer depends on various factors. ...

CATEGORIES: Car Repair Q&A

Read & Discuss »

Advertisement

featured videos

car reviews and vehicle comparisons

see all videos
related videos

Trending in the Industry

Here are the automotive topics that people are scrambling to search engines for.

More Recent Articles

News From Our Automotive Partners

Find the latest news stories from the automotive industry including model previews, auto rankings, car care articles, driving laws and other car news.