... and how drivers can avoid being taken for a ride. — -- intro:Have you ever gone to an auto repair shop for an oil change, only to have the mechanic say your ...

It's a tale as old as time. An unsuspecting person takes their car to the local auto mechanic for a routine check-up or repair, only to be told it needs a series of unexpected and expensive repairs.

When your car needs to go to the shop, you may be tempted to try a mobile mechanic. They’re convenient and you may think it’ll save you some money, but consumer advocates warn that many of them are ...

Finding a trustworthy repair shop is one of the most important parts of keeping your vehicle properly serviced. It can be a challenge, but CR’s expert guidance can help you size up service facilities ...

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A mechanic from Renfroe's Mobile Auto Repair will go wherever the car needs help, whether that's at home, work or somewhere else. From left, Britney Leedahl, Tyler Renfroe and Jose Angel Fuentes ...

With the average age of vehicles currently on the road reaching an all-time high of 10.8 years according to the market research firm R.L. Polk in Southfield Mich., cost-conscious consumers are ...

GeekWire reporter Clare McGrane with her 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (GeekWire Photo / Kurt Schlosser) It was just another Tuesday. I wrapped up a few early-morning work tasks in the living room, threw ...