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These tips will guide you to the best local mechanics and help you judge repair estimates By Jon Linkov, Benjamin Preston Finding a trustworthy repair shop is one of the most important parts of ...

SAN RAFAEL, CA - JANUARY 05: A new study by auto savings, service and safety app Jerry reveals many consumers are confused about vehicle repairs and some fear they're just one repair away from going ...

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 ...

How comfortable are you under the hood? A do-it-yourself auto repair shop in Phoenix is cutting out the mechanic and could save you some serious cash. How much? "Close to a thousand dollars," said ...

Most car buyers already know that fixing something that went wrong with your ride at home is slowly becoming impossible. You don't just need the right tools for the job and the best manuals, but also ...

Whether a collision business has 10 employees or 3,000, I-CAR can help it establish a federally-recognized apprenticeship ...

Detroit resident Patrick Denny shimmies out from under his jacked-up 2006 black Ford Focus sedan. His hands are covered in grease. Rented tools are splayed out on the concrete floor around him. Denny, ...