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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to whether to buy a new car or fix your current ride, for most of us, it comes down to a straightforward issue of dollars and cents. It’s a decision that this reporter confronted earlier ...

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The term "project car" means different things to different people. Some folks seek to restore antiques back to their former glory, others want to repair old classic cars to get them running again, and ...

Use the 7.6-year benchmark, a $3,000 repair limit, and 150,000 miles to decide—keep a solid car to 10–12 years, or trade before big failures land. Trade-ins average 7.6 years old; vehicle age on U.S.