As any car owner will tell you, finding the right mechanic gives peace of mind. Of course, no one wants to hear, “You’re ...

Your car won't start. Again. Luckily, you have a manual-shift transmission and manage to bump-start it in the driveway. First stop? The repair shop. The service writer takes your information, and the ...

Whether you are afraid of being ripped off or just feel out of your depth in conversations with auto mechanics, taking your car in for maintenance can be stressful. Jessica Chou knows that stress – ...

Make sure you always have high-quality tools for the job. There are no two ways about it. If you’re working in a professional environment or have money to burn, you always buy top-shelf mechanic tools ...

Need to get some work done in the garage? Here's a selection of the best tool sets for mechanics that you can buy right now. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team ...