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How to Not Get Overcharged by a Mechanic

My husband took his car into our mechanic this morning to get enough work done to require a loaner car for the day and an estimate well over $1,000. “I’ll tell them not to change the cabin air filter,” he reassured me. “I can do that one myself.” Now if only he could install and align his own tires, change a serpentine belt and perform our state’s emissions test, we could really save some bucks.

How Much Does an Oil Change Cost?

How much does an oil change cost? Read on to learn about factors that may influence oil change cost and frequency.

DIY Auto Detailing

We love all things cleaning here at Central Vacuum Stores, and that includes proper auto care. So to help you navigate the world of do-it-yourself car detailing, we put together this extra-handy in…

Four Mechanic Questions You Should Ask When Your Car Is in the Shop

Here are four mechanic questions you should ask when your car is in the shop, whether you're a car expert or a novice looking to stretch a dollar.

What a Mechanic Wishes You Would Stop Doing

With Car Care Month coming to a close, we spoke with an automotive technician to get answers to some of your biggest mechanic/car concerns for the upcoming summer driving season, as well as some do's and don'ts for your car!

What Your Car’s Low Gas Light Really Means

Fix Your Car Right with a Real Repair Manual

Everybody needs a car repair manual for their car. A repair manual will guide you through auto repairs and maintenance. You can buy your auto repair manual online. If you don't have a repair manual for your car, get one today!

4 Car Maintenance Tips That Can Prevent Major Repair Costs

Keeping up on your vehicle maintenance now keeps you from having to spend even more money in repairs later.

Vehicle Maintenance You Can’t Ignore

If you want your vehicle to last as long as possible there are some types of maintenance you just can’t ignore.

Costly repairs could cost you your car

According to a new AAA survey, 64 million American drivers would not be able to pay for an unexpected vehicle repair without going into debt, indicating that some drivers may underestimate the full…

Mechanic, Mechanic wherefore art thou?

Finding a new mechanic isn't always easy. But you can do it with our help!

The Grypmat Is a Mechanics Best Friend

5 Ways Tech is Changing Car Repair

Today, you’re much more likely to see your mechanic reach for their tablet before their toolbox. Here are the five biggest ways that tech is changing car repair.

5 Car Repair Jobs You Can Do Yourself!

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Is Car Repair Insurance Worth It?

Unexpected car repairs can cause a financial nightmare. And a standard auto insurance policy doesn’t pay for repairs that aren’t related to a car accident or other problems covered by the policy.But what if you want insurance in case your vehicle’s computer system goes haywire or your car blows

7 Ways to Show Your Car Some TLC (and Keep It Running)

Driving through snow and ice is so last season. These spring car care tips will get your wheels road-trip ready.