While there are honest mechanics, many car owners have been victims of overpaying or subpar repairs. If you want to avoid this, here are some tips.

It’s not unusual for contractors to inflate their costs. Getting multiple quotes could help you avoid being ripped off. Make sure you’re doing apples-to-apples comparisons. Are you ahead, or behind on ...

Rip offs come in many flavors. Often they are financial, but they can also be related to any behavior someone wants you to engage in that, in truth, isn't in your best interest. Below I offer five ...