If you don’t know much about cars, you’re at the mercy of the person who does. But you can defend yourself with a few simple steps, and by knowing what to look for. But you don’t have to be a mechanic ...

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With challenges such as a shortage of skilled auto repair specialists, rising costs of car parts and materials, and increased demand from car owners who need repairs, the process can be expensive, ...

After a car accident, drivers are required to visit a repair shop. When they decide to visit the repair shop, drivers should look out for shop mechanics that will try to scam them. Shop mechanics can ...

A pair of scam artists was arrested this month after police say they caught the imposter mechanics mangling a man’s car in Aspen Hill. The alleged scheme came to the attention of police Oct. 6 when a ...

A Maryland woman who said she fell victim to a scam involving her car is warning others about what happened to her.According to the Better Business Bureau of Greater Maryland, the scam is increasing ...

The first step to avoiding common car repair frauds is to read that book that’s been gathering dust in your glove compartment. “I think the best thing people can do is follow their owners manual and ...

According to the Sun’s report, 37-year-old Andres Lopez was accused of selling a Missouri customer a Toyota RAV4 for a whopping $45,000. The problem? Lopez reportedly didn’t own the car. How’d he pull ...

There are plenty of things you need to look out for when buying a used car or a new car, or when selling your old vehicle. This includes your standard mechanic-approved tips for buying a used car, ...

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – One person has been charged for his role in allegedly scamming an auto repair shop in Overland out of several thousand dollars last summer. According to the Overland Police ...

Two men who allegedly offered to repair a woman's car in the Super Stop & Shop parking lot on Post Road East were charged with running an unlicensed repair shop, along with other charges, Thursday ...

GLENVIEW, Ill. (WLS) -- Mechanics have discovered a new auto scam that could fool you into buying a lemon. We rely on our dashboard lights to warn us if there are problems with our cars, especially ...