auto maintenance

Purchase price is just the beginning of what it costs to own a car. Depreciation, insurance and maintenance costs can vary widely between competing models. But is there any way to estimate all of that in advance? A few experts have taken a stab at it.

General Motors will phase out its Goodwrench maintenance brand in the United States as it seeks to focus marketing efforts on four key brands. Goodwrench, used by GM dealers to advertise maintenance and repairs for more than 30 years, will be replaced with brand-specific labels such as Chevrolet...

If you can assemble IKEA furniture, you have the skills to save yourself a lot of money on car maintenance. One strategy to maximize your savings on car parts is to visit your local junkyard. How much can you save? I talked with David Edison, president of Edison Automotive, a large yard in...

Do those of you who live in Honolulu, Hawaii feel like you're paying too much for car repairs? No surprise, according to a study by AutoMD.com, which found that Honolulu was the most expensive market for car repairs among the 50 large metropolitan areas it surveyed recently. Drivers in Oakland,...

When money is tight and tough budgeting decisions need to be made, you might be considering putting off car maintenance. It seems to be a logical option if your car isn't in need of any critical repairs. But you should be aware that by putting off routine maintenance, you may cause yourself more...