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Which Stores Drive the Best Tire Bargains?
Our undercover shoppers found major price differences among tire dealers for the exact same sets of treads—we found we could usually save $500 or more by buying from a low-cost store.
Tread School: Choosing the Right Tires
Here's advice on how to find the proper tires for your vehicle, including a discussion of performance characteristics, tread wear, and notes on the available sources for ratings information.
How to Maintain Your Tires
Whichever tires you buy, a key to getting the highest possible value is to maintain them properly. Here are some guidelines.
How to Find a Good Auto Repair Shop
When your car breaks down or acts up, it’s a major inconvenience—and can be a major expense. That’s why finding a good mechanic or repair shop is so important. Our evaluations of shops will help you find great service and low prices.
How to Save Money on Car Repairs
Don’t assume using a low-cost shop means having to accept low-quality work: We found that top shops are more likely to offer low prices as lousy shops.
Is an Independent Shop or a Dealer Better for Car Repairs?
If your car is still covered under a new-car warranty, you’ll want to use a dealership for repairs. But if your car is no longer under warranty, you’re probably best off using an independent shop.
Auto Body Shops that Do Bang-up Jobs
While even the best body shops can't undo an accident, our ratings reveal that many shops will get your car back on the road without a hitch. But our ratings also reveal that some shops may compound your misery with lousy work.
Avoiding a Big Dent in Your Wallet When Paying for Auto Bodywork
Because insurance companies pay for most repairs, for most auto body repair customers cost is a less important consideration than quality. But if you’re picking up the tab, how much the shop charges is important.
Dealing with Your Insurer When Your Car Needs Body Repairs
If your insurance or another party’s insurance will pay for your repair, make sure the insurance company doesn’t cut corners. Your shop can be an expert ally in this effort, but you also must make the right moves.
How to Get the Best Price on a New Car
Our method of buying a car avoids hassles and yields the best possible price. The key is competition—getting new-car dealers to bid competitively for your business. We tell you how to do it.
Understanding Car Leasing Terms
Getting a good deal on a car lease is considerably more complex than on a straight purchase, and dealers love this complexity. If you want to lease, you can still initiate a competitive bidding process by nailing down several additional points.
Which Auto Insurance Companies Offer the Lowest Rates?
Our price comparisons of auto insurers reveal dramatic company-to-company rate differences—several hundred dollars a year for most consumers, and more than $1,500 per year for many. You don’t have to forsake service for a better rate.
