When it comes to getting their vehicle repaired, Consumer Reports members prefer independent shops — and in some instances, chains — over dealerships. Independent repair facilities stood out for their ...

DES MOINES, Iowa — With the clack-clack-clack of an impact wrench, T.J. Shouten tightened the last bolt on a new steel edge for his pickup's snowplow. "I like to do a lot of the work myself if I can," ...

Car dealerships have wildly varying customer satisfaction ratings when it comes to auto repair prices, wait times and overall service, with Hyundai, Jeep and Kia scoring the worst, according to the ...

Thinking big may improve the profitability of smaller service shops and tire dealerships. In this context, thinking big consists of two key goals. First, carefully comb the marketplace for overlooked ...

Chrysler Canada auto service departments rank near the bottom of a recently released survey of customer satisfaction conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. Based on feedback from 21,600 Canadian ...

People are having their aging cars serviced more but dealerships are losing their luster as the service provider of choice, according to Cox Automotive's "Under the Hood: Opportunities and Challenges ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- With our winter storm knocking at the doorstep, auto body shops are bracing for a rush in business. Slippery roads will certainly send them a flurry of fender benders needing ...

A new shop in Southern California may represent a trend: DIY auto repair shops where you pay a fee, they jack your car up on a lift, and you do the work. Such places used to be common, then they went ...

TORONTO, September 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty fueled by trade tensions, inflationary pressure and rising new-vehicle prices, owners in Canada are opting to ...