ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – One person has been charged for his role in allegedly scamming an auto repair shop in Overland out of several thousand dollars last summer. According to the Overland Police ...

The first step to avoiding common car repair frauds is to read that book that’s been gathering dust in your glove compartment. “I think the best thing people can do is follow their owners manual and ...

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Classic car enthusiasts hunting for dream vehicles online are getting hit with a brutal new scam, and legitimate restoration ...

Research potential auto shops by checking for certifications and reading customer reviews on BBB.org. Follow your vehicle's maintenance schedule and understand its warranty to prevent costly repairs.

Recently, mechanic shop Accurate Automotive (@accurateautoinc) garnered over 126,000 views as of publication when a mechanic explained one of the major scams to avoid. According to the mechanic, the ...

In June 2022, there were an estimated one billion auto warranty scams attempted in the United States. These scams came in the form of robocalls, texts and imposter calls offering low-cost warranties ...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Jan. 27, 2025, vacated the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Rule on Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS Rule) before it could take effect, finding that ...

After recent flooding, officials are warning Wisconsin residents to be careful when hiring people to repair their homes, vehicles or other damaged property. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, ...