Tariffs are driving up prices, but that’s only part of the story — aging cars, complex technology, and a worker shortage are all fueling record repair bills. Repair costs are climbing at record speed.

In my 35-plus years of driving and working on cars, I have encountered nearly every cause of engine failure, from bad habits that ruin the car engine to faulty oil pumps to ordinary mileage-related ...

We’ve all been there: Your cars in the shop — again — and the estimate makes you cringe. While repairing an older car is often cheaper than buying a new one, there can come a tipping point when you ...

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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

While auto repair cycle times have improved, rising repair costs and increased premiums are impacting customer satisfaction, especially as many policyholders face additional costs following claims, ...

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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 ...