Experience and proven instruction count when doing a DIY car repair. Whether you pursue do-it-yourself car or truck repair to save money, to relax, or to bond with a friend or family member, the ...

When you work on your own car, having access to the right instructions and diagrams can be key to completing a repair. Chilton repair manuals have helped shadetree mechanics the world over, which made ...

The service drive can be just as important to dealer profitability as used and new vehicles rolling over the curb. With that thought in mind, Kelley Blue Book recently launched a new tool to help keep ...

Nothing is more frustrating to a car owner than a vehicle that needs an engine replacement or whose paint starts peeling just a few years after leaving the dealer’s lot. Having to make expensive ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Car warranties can save you money, time and stress — but only if you understand how they work. In fairness, they’re not self-explanatory. (Despite its name ...

Because the work takes place around potentially dangerous machinery, tools and chemicals, automotive repair poses certain dangers to mechanics. You might never make your service area completely free ...

Many of today’s cars last for 200,000 miles or more with few, if any, major repairs. CR shares its research and advice on how ...

Car-repair insurance might come in handy to repair or replace vehicle parts, but it’s not widely available ...