Owning a car often involves unexpected repairs, but not all fixes are financially wise. For older vehicles, some repairs may not extend the car's life and could drain your wallet. Before approving ...

Don't ignore what your car is trying to tell you. Here are four critical indicators that your card engine is on the verge of ...

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

The owner bought this rare Genesis Sedan V-8 for $2,500, but the car isn’t perfect, raising the question whether this is the bargain of the century or a potential money pit.

Automotive diagnostic data firm CarMD has released its annual report on repair costs in the U.S., and the news is mostly good — with some precautions, including higher labor costs and the potential ...

Cracked block? There aren't many two-word combinations that send a shiver up a car guy's spine. In most cases that means the block is DOA, and it's worth its weight in scrap only. Sometimes there is ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

We’ve all been there: Your cars in the shop — again — and the estimate makes you cringe. While repairing an older car is often cheaper than buying a new one, there can come a tipping point when you ...

Some car enthusiasts see the engine as its centerpiece, the jewel in the crown that should be proudly displayed wherever possible. Modified, high-performance cars often have a blower, shaker scoop, or ...

Car technicians reveal the big mistakes they see again and again.