Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Harley is a noted automotive industry expert and analyst. Opening the hood may be intimidating, but not to a certified ASE ...

The REPAIR Act would require automakers to give independent repair shops the data needed to fix increasingly complex cars.

A trusted mechanic reveals common car maintenance myths draining your wallet. Learn what drivers should question before ...

Even within automotive circles, not everybody is a wrencher with an exhaustive understanding of what's going on under the hood. Whether you're knowledgeable about cars or not, there's usually some ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

Car trouble already drains time, money, and patience, but the wrong words at the shop can make the situation even worse.

Years ago, the check engine light on my car used to fill me with dread. I never had the time or the expertise to handle it, so it became a neon orange alert that I was about to spend hours finding a ...

Most car buyers already know that fixing something that went wrong with your ride at home is slowly becoming impossible. You don't just need the right tools for the job and the best manuals, but also ...

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Spark plugs are the first part mechanics reach for during misfire diagnoses — but decades of repair data show they're rarely the root cause. Ignition coil packs, fuel injectors, and vacuum leaks ...

The automatic transmission is an amazing yet terribly complex engineering feat. It works by using clutch packs, torque converters, gear sets, solenoids, gaskets, valve bodies, hydraulic parts, and ...