Unfortunately, coping with rust is an integral part of many projects around the home, garage or vehicle. Read More »

Power steering is highly reliable and failures are rare so preventative maintenance is often neglected. Read More »

In a special two-year study of the auto body repair industry, the California Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Automotive Repair (DCA/BAR) documented that nearly half the time, consumers were charged for parts or labor they didn't receive. Read More »

The onset of fall brings not only the migration of wildlife, but also the migration of thousands of college students. Along with the three leaving our nest are two vehicles to transport them (too bad they don't have wings). Read More »

The phone rings. It's your garage advising you that the alternator on your car needs to be replaced; the estimate is $120. The breakdown is $90 for the alternator, $30 for the labor. You say to yourself, "Wait a minute, where's yesterday's paper?" Read More »

Free repairs are available to consumers under a number of circumstances, Read More »

Recently there was a sudden downpour in Kansas City, and anyone who watched the Sunday night football game had to be impressed since it was delayed in a rare occurrence. Unfortunately, even though few houses were flooded, about a dozen people perished, mostly drivers who tried to get through deep water. Read More »

Answers to specific automotive questions from Cathy Reichow, ASE certified mechanic. Read More »

With today's high gas prices, it's worth taking a few minutes out of your day to make minor modifications that will improve your gas mileage. Read More »

"Vehicle maintenance deserves a lot more attention than it gets in most driver education curricula," claims Rich Davis, VP of Marketing for the Car Care Council. Read More »