Where should you take your car for maintenance and repairs: the dealership, a car repair shop—or somewhere else? The answer: It depends on more questions. What’s broken? How old is your car? Is it a ...

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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Abbe Herzig took her college-age daughter’s 2006 Honda Accord to a local repair shop for its yearly state safety inspection. The car failed the test, and the shop recommended a staggering $3,300 of ...