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 ...

Once upon a time, you could diagnose the culprit of your Mazda MX-5 Miata's check engine light with a paperclip. We now use ...

When your car heater core malfunctions or wears out, it seriously threatens the engine if not rapidly repaired. Heater cores use the engine's coolant to heat the air in your car and serve as a heat ...

A windshield repair kit isn't a miracle solution, but for some minor chips, it will save you a trip to an expensive glass repair shop and could help stop those chips from becoming dangerous cracks.

Engine overheating is a severe problem that many drivers encounter after years of vehicle ownership. Usually, it is due to some cooling system component becoming faulty or the coolant itself being ...

Your radiator is just as essential to your car’s operation as the engine itself. According to BookMyGarage, the farthest you can drive without a fully functioning radiator is about a quarter of a mile ...

A helpful starting point is to compare repair costs with your car’s current market value. If a single repair approaches or ...

Car repairs can be expensive, but an extended warranty can help lower costs. Get matched today. Products like extended warranties and car repair insurance (also called mechanical breakdown insurance ...

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 ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. J.R. Whalen: Here's Your Money Briefing for Tuesday, December 3rd. I'm J.R.