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.

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 ...

The cost of car repairs in America is increasing due to several industry factors. Soon, the cost of buying a used and new car could skyrocket because of some of the same factors. Car repair costs are ...

If your car’s feeling or sounding like it could do with some R&R on a shop lift, you better brace yourself. The reason is that the cost of repairs in the U.S. is accelerating faster than a runaway EV.

Students at Louisa County High School in Virginia have been helping out the community by repairing cars and donating them to ...

When it comes to old cars, the longer you use them, the more costly they become. The woman in this story was preparing to move to a new city and had no plans to keep her old car. But her father ...

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Even a seemingly minor repair can trigger huge bills, thanks to sensors, cameras, software and screens that are now standard in many vehicles.

When a mechanic's own family asks for car buying advice, you know you're getting the honest truth. Here are five brands they consistently avoid.

Bosch is flashing a yellow light. If you rely on a daily driver or a high-mileage truck, expect parts pricing and repair wait times to get less friendly. Do one thing now: handle the boring ...