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 ...

When it’s time to take the car in for repairs, you typically have three options to choose from: dealerships, independent repair shops, and chains. According to the results of our latest car repair ...

According to the Consumer Reports survey, capturing the preferences of car owners for their automotive repairs, there is a clear leaning towards independent shops and, in some cases, chains over ...

As the technology in new vehicles becomes increasingly sophisticated, local repair shops, like Ted's Auto Clinic in Chicago, ...

Automakers and independent car repair shops have signed onto a new agreement that reaffirms access to telematics data and automotive right-to-repair laws, providing independent car repair shops with ...

"It's a perfect storm," an auto repair shop owner said. When Pat Clynes pushed down the gas pedal on his Ford Explorer during a drive in Houston, Texas, in July 2022, an otherwise routine day became ...

Americans are clearly trying to get the most use out of their cars, as the average age for U.S. vehicles is now over 12 years ...

My auto-repair guy knows that I maintain my old minivan well and always ask for a discount. Because I'm a woman, I still may be paying too much for repairs, a new study suggests. Researchers at ...

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