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A woman contacted a mobile mechanic for a second opinion after being told she needed a new engine. She didn't.

To make matters worse, the scammer rolled up to the scene in a car he stole just hours before.

A Hyundai owner avoids a $3,000 repair after a second shop fixes a lighting issue in seconds, without tools.

Five drivers who parked in the same lot all received $87 penalty notices in the mail despite proof of initial payment.

The state pulls a dealership's license after an investigation found it knowingly sold cars with blown airbags.

A YouTuber known for exposing mechanic scams is stunned after testing a highly-rated mechanic's integrity with a rigged car.

If you bought a Nissan Titan or Frontier factory lift kit on Facebook Marketplace for an insane deal, you may have unknowingly participated in a scam. Robert McLane worked at Barre, Vermont’s Formula Nissan as the Parts Director for years and discovered a clever way to have the dealership foot the $2,300 to $2,900 bill …

Four drivers were arrested for insurance fraud after submitting videos of a "bear" destroying their luxury cars.

A man in Ohio was conned out of $22,000 while trying to find a replacement for his car after being in a wreck.

Some dealership service centers are honest and open while others are not. Check out these common service scams that you shouldn't fall for.

Like a smartphone or computer, modern cars store your private information. Here are some tips to erase this personal data to keep it from the prying eyes of others.

If you’re shopping around for a used car, then you should beware of a recent scam: the check engine light tape scam.

With the increasing prevalence of cyber-threats, everyone needs to be extra vigilant. Recently, the Wisconsin DMV received reports of smishing scams, in which perpetrators send fraudulent text messages and then steal personal information.

You probably get a lot of phone calls about your car's "extended warranty" every day. But why do you get them and what can you do about them?

Everyone has a hobby. Sports, crafts, and reading are just a few examples, but one of the most exciting pastimes of pleasure is probably collecting. Stamps, coins, and comic books are a few popular items that people often enjoy acquiring, but for individuals who might enjoy the more luxurious things, there is car collecting. Who doesn’t …

Tow truck drivers can rescue your vehicle when you need it most. Unfortunately, tow truck scams are on the rise.