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One of the early arguments for electric vehicles was that they wouldn’t need as much maintenance. In practice however, EVs have been subject to quality issues and recalls too, while their repairs have ...

When a mechanic's own family asks for car buying advice, you know you're getting the honest truth. Here are five brands they consistently avoid.

Going to the auto mechanic is a necessary part of owning a vehicle. Even if your car, truck, van or SUV is brand new, it could still have the occasional issue. Maybe it’s a flat tire from running over ...

Make sure you always have high-quality tools for the job. There are no two ways about it. If you’re working in a professional environment or have money to burn, you always buy top-shelf mechanic tools ...

Need to get some work done in the garage? Here's a selection of the best tool sets for mechanics that you can buy right now. Craig brought 15 years of automotive journalism experience to the Cars team ...