Owning a car has plenty of benefits but also carries significant responsibilities. Keeping a car in good shape requires allocating funds toward routine car maintenance, as well as unexpected repairs.

Finding a trustworthy repair shop is one of the most important parts of keeping your vehicle properly serviced. It can be a challenge, but CR’s expert guidance can help you size up service facilities ...

The cost of the average car repair has increased in 2025. According to a study by Bankrate.com, American drivers will spend thousands of dollars in ownership costs. Car maintenance may be tedious, but ...

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 ...

Who owns the data generated by your car? And who controls access to it? For almost a decade, right-to-repair activists, automakers, parts manufacturers, auto repair shop owners, technicians, and ...

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 ...

According to real-world data compiled by Junk Car Medics, the average final mileage of a car that ends up on a junkyard in the U.S. is about 156,000 miles. No matter how well you maintain a car, it ...

As of September 2023, new car prices were still up about 21% above their pre-pandemic levels, and used car prices were up more than 36%. As a result, lots of people are wanting to keep their current ...

You’re going to pay more per year for car maintenance if you live in a western state, and the cheapest states for repairs related to a “Check Engine” light are Michigan and Indiana. That’s according ...

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