For around $200, you can have a National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified technician thoroughly inspect a car you’re considering buying. They’ll look for problems and ...

Buying a car can be a thrilling yet complex experience, so it's easy to get swept up in the process and ignore potential lurking issues. A pre-purchase inspection (PPI) can help safeguard your ...

That 'certified' badge costs more than most buyers ever realize.

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: My wife and I are planning to look for a new or pre-owned vehicle and are considering getting an SUV or Crossover for the first time. Which makes and ...

A bad inspection at the roadside can put an operator out of service in the blink of an eye. Among the many necessary preventives are an owner-op's close pre- and post-trip and other equipment ...