RepairTrust

Extended car warranties cover repair costs after the manufacturer’s warranty ends. Plans are available for both new and pre-owned vehicles. Extended warranties are valuable for people who want to budget for car repairs in advance. Often one major repair can cost enough for the warranty to pay for itself. On the other hand, if the [...]

There’s an old adage in the car repair business. Never, ever, piss off a tech. It’s kind of like telling a doctor they’re a jerk just before they operate. Auto mechanics have a tough job in a tough environment. Sometimes they vent their frustrations on car repair customers – it doesn’t take much to tick [...]

Do dealers charge higher car repair prices? There are many who assume that local repair shops charge significantly less than the dealer for auto repair. While at times they certainly do; it’s not something one can bank on, nor compare – easily anyway. We have to consider what type of service, parts, and quality of [...]

There are still skeptics, but the following illustrates the depth of fraud? We received an inquiry from a reporter recently with one simple question – how much fraud is there? We thought we’d share our response here as well: You ask a great question. RepairTrust studies show that 98% of all car repair shops are [...]

I recently replaced the tires on my wife’s minivan. I decided to try a local facility that looked like it had its act together – and they did specialize in tires. I did my research at my favorite online tire resource (tirerack.com) and picked out 4 Yokohamas. Tip – be very wary of what your [...]