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Practical car repair guides, diagnostic help, and cost breakdowns. Written by people who have worked in shops.

AutoAssist Plans and Pricing Explained: Free vs Premium
A plain-English breakdown of every AutoAssist plan: what the free version includes, what Premium adds, the prices, the 7-day free trial, and exactly how many estimates you get with each.
5 min read · 2026-07-07
Check Engine Light On? Here's What to Do (and What It Costs)
The check engine light covers everything from a loose gas cap to a failed catalytic converter. Here is how to figure out which one you have and what it will cost to fix.
8 min read · 2026-02-15
Car Making a Grinding Noise When Braking? 5 Likely Causes
Grinding while braking is almost always a brake system problem. Here are the 5 most common causes ranked by probability and what each one costs to fix.
6 min read · 2026-02-20
Why Is My Car Overheating? Symptoms, Causes, and Repair Costs
An overheating engine can total your car in minutes. Here are the warning signs, the most common causes, and what each one costs to fix.
7 min read · 2026-02-25
Mechanic Quoted Me Too Much? How to Tell If a Repair Is Fair
A simple framework for figuring out if your mechanic's quote is reasonable, slightly high, or way out of line. Plus what to say when you want a better price.
6 min read · 2026-03-01
How AutoAssist Works: From Your Concern to a Real Estimate in 60 Seconds
A walkthrough of how AutoAssist turns a few words about your car problem into a line-by-line repair estimate tailored to your vehicle and ZIP code.
4 min read · 2026-03-10
Tire Size, Tread Depth, and Why You Need an Alignment with New Tires
How to read your tire size off the sidewall, check tread depth with a penny or quarter, and why skipping the alignment after new tires can destroy them in months.
8 min read · 2026-03-05