One Quarter of Americans Can’t Cover a $2,000 Auto Repair Bill
A full 25% of Americans couldn’t pay for a $2,000 repair bill should their vehicle break down, a new report by AAA confirms, hinting at the continued struggle most citizens are facing in the wake of...
View ArticleHow To Minimize Damage To A Cracked Windshield
You’re driving along on the highway, watching the road when suddenly your peaceful reverie is broken by a load bang on the windshield. Some inconsiderate rock has left behind a windshield crack… now...
View ArticleJeep Dealers Caught Tacking on Unnecessary Charges in Today Show Exposé
We’ve all heard the horror stories about women who take their cars into a mechanic to fix a minor problem, only to be charged outrageous fees for non-existent or small issues. A national news program...
View ArticleSurvey Finds Vehicle Owners Trust Their Car Repair Shop
When drivers find a car repair shop they like, they stick with it… and that’s because they trust the mechanics will do a good job. A recent study finds that about 50 percent of people completely trust...
View ArticleConsumers Trust Independent Shops Over Dealerships for Repairs: Study
According to a recent survey conducted online, car owners trust independent repair shops over dealerships for auto repairs by a margin of two to one. The main reasons for preferring an independent...
View ArticleTop 10 Most Replaced Vehicle Components After Three Years
Unfortunately, new cars don’t stay new and it comes a time when parts need to be replaced. If you’ve just bought a new set of wheels and are curious what might go wrong first, the team at J.D. Power...
View ArticleThe 10 Most Common Reasons Your Check Engine Light is On
The check engine light can be a bane or boon when it comes to owning a car, especially considering hundreds of things could trigger it. Does that mean the second the check engine light comes on you...
View ArticleAverage Car Repair Cost Holds Steady: Study
The cost of maintaining your car’s health held steady last year. According to the 2015 CarMD Vehicle Health Index, which analyzed over 98,000 repairs, the average repair costs saw virtually no change...
View ArticleMost Americans Don’t Really Trust Their Local Mechanic: Study
A new study has found that most drivers in the U.S. don’t trust auto repair shops in general. The survey, conducted by AAA, asked 1,001 drivers aged 18 and older about what they thought of auto repair...
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