Do you repair your own vehicle or use an independent shop? Your repair costs and time without your vehicle could both increase thanks to First Brands Group's bankruptcy.

Despite billions in tariff costs for imported autos and parts, new car prices have stayed relatively flat. But the news isn’t as good for car owners taking their vehicles to the repair shop. The price ...

October 3 marks six months since new auto tariffs began to take effect, impacting the price of vehicles, parts and repairs. And as of August 2025, the cost of vehicle maintenance was 8.5% higher than ...