(MoneyWatch) With drivers keeping their cars longer, more people are considering do-it-yourself auto repairs and maintenance to save money. A survey by the web site AutoMD, which gives auto repair ...

Experience and proven instruction count when doing a DIY car repair. Whether you pursue do-it-yourself car or truck repair to save money, to relax, or to bond with a friend or family member, the ...

Looking for a project to tackle with your newfound free time? Tired of forking over heaps of hard-earned cash for automotive repair jobs you could have just as easily done yourself? Then DIY auto ...

How comfortable are you under the hood? A do-it-yourself auto repair shop in Phoenix is cutting out the mechanic and could save you some serious cash. How much? "Close to a thousand dollars," said ...

CARSON, Calif. (April 30, 2013) — The economic outlook may be easing a bit, but that has had little impact on the amount of auto repairs by do-it-yourselfers (DIYers), according to the "2013 DIY ...

A North Texas auto repair shop is putting drivers behind the wheel of their repairs. MyBay Automotive in Denton rents its repair bays and tools to car owners who wish to be their own mechanics. "Your ...

Once upon a time, you could diagnose the culprit of your Mazda MX-5 Miata's check engine light with a paperclip. We now use ...

A new shop in Southern California may represent a trend: DIY auto repair shops where you pay a fee, they jack your car up on a lift, and you do the work. Such places used to be common, then they went ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. J.R. Whalen: Here's Your Money Briefing for Tuesday, December 3rd. I'm J.R.

The automotive industry has perfected a business model where selling a vehicle is just the beginning. Car manufacturers develop proprietary diagnostic tools, seal components so no one else can repair ...