Even a seemingly minor repair can trigger huge bills, thanks to sensors, cameras, software and screens that are now standard in many vehicles.

Some repairs destroy budgets when you do not know what to ask for. These twelve problems show where costs explode, why diagnoses get tricky, and what signs to watch so you protect your wallet and your ...

For most drivers, the real budget killer is not a blown engine or a totaled car, it is the small problem that quietly snowballs into a four‑figure repair. I see the same pattern again and again: a ...

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 ...