Repairs and Parts

1+ hour, 23+ min ago   (342+ words) Drivers who are already a little nervous that a trip to the mechanic will equal a big dent in their wallet might have good reason to seek a second opinion before shelling over the cash for a hefty repair bill....

6+ hour, 1+ min ago   (663+ words) For many drivers, the decision to repair or replace a car may happen the minute you get a super high estimate for repairs. With modern vehicles becoming more complex and repair costs rising, the old rules drivers relied on to…...

21+ hour, 46+ min ago   (1475+ words) This piece is sponsored by Journey Group. By the time concrete is poured, some construction decisions are literally set. That’s why Journey Group’s quality team pays close attention long before that moment, including to details most people outside the industry…...

20+ hour, 59+ min ago   (457+ words) Concerns over rising car repair costs, driven by the growing amount of technology in today’s vehicles, continue to intensify, with repair costs outpacing inflation since 2019. The details: Repair costs surged 60% from January 2019 to August 2026, nearly double the 32% increase in overall…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (621+ words) Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has joined motor insurance research institutes from 15 countries in calling for vehicle manufacturers to design cars with repairability in mind, a push that comes as repair cost inflation continues to pressure motor claims across the Australian…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (454+ words) As automotive technology evolves, cars are getting more and more expensive to repair. That’s because repair shops are being forced to spend more on software and calibration equipment, expenses that are being passed onto drivers, CNBC reported Saturday (Oct. 3). “The…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (810+ words) Buying a backup generator is supposed to bring peace of mind before the power goes out. For one buyer, however, it did the opposite after they said in a Reddit thread that a new Generac GP9500E arrived with a battery that…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (922+ words) The owner of a 22-kilowatt Generac whole-house standby unit received a letter offering 10 years of coverage through the Generac Power Plan, prompting them to ask Reddit if it's worth paying for and if the offer's legitimate. Posting on Reddit, the…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (466+ words) Your check engine light can come on for a number of reasons. When the warning light came on in one woman's vehicle, she popped the hood and made a discovery that would startle anyone. The woman (@evilwizardcat) made a video…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (311+ words) Independent repair shops across the U.S. are spending more on software, computers and calibration equipment as vehicles become more technologically complex. Those investments are adding to repair bills for consumers, with motor vehicle maintenance and repair costs rising faster than overall…...