In 2024, the FTC refunded more than $450,000 to consumers harmed by a company that promised expensive extended automobile ...

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 REPAIR Act would require automakers to give independent repair shops the data needed to fix increasingly complex cars.

If the air conditioning breaks or your vehicle starts having transmission issues, your car insurance won’t pay for the cost of repairs. A standard car insurance policy only covers problems such as ...

Automatic transmissions are highly complex automotive components. They're significantly more complicated and challenging to work on than manual transmissions, which means expensive repairs and ...

Modern cars look sleek, smart, and safer than ever, but that high-tech shine comes with a hidden price tag that keeps showing up in insurance bills. Drivers often notice premiums climbing even when ...

Some symptoms of the pandemic-related shortages within the auto industry are easy to spot: emptier dealer lots, slim pickings for new-car incentives and used-car prices that rival those of new cars.

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 ...