Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

It's a tale as old as time. An unsuspecting person takes their car to the local auto mechanic for a routine check-up or repair, only to be told it needs a series of unexpected and expensive repairs.

Certain car repairs make the cost of maintaining one no longer viable. Know the warning signs and how to compare the repair ...

Car maintenance is not limited to scheduled service intervals, as vehicles often display early warning signs that require immediate attention. Ignoring these indicators in daily driving conditions can ...