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 ...

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 ...

Who owns the data generated by your car? And who controls access to it? For almost a decade, right-to-repair activists, automakers, parts manufacturers, auto repair shop owners, technicians, and ...

As of September 2023, new car prices were still up about 21% above their pre-pandemic levels, and used car prices were up more than 36%. As a result, lots of people are wanting to keep their current ...

You’re going to pay more per year for car maintenance if you live in a western state, and the cheapest states for repairs related to a “Check Engine” light are Michigan and Indiana. That’s according ...

According to real-world data compiled by Junk Car Medics, the average final mileage of a car that ends up on a junkyard in the U.S. is about 156,000 miles. No matter how well you maintain a car, it ...