According to AAA, the average person spends $792 a year on vehicle maintenance costs. However, costs can vary based on things like the car’s age, condition, mileage and general upkeep. See: 6 Cars ...

Nothing is more frustrating to a car owner than a vehicle that needs an engine replacement or whose paint starts peeling just a few years after leaving the dealer’s lot. Having to make expensive ...

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 ...