Much like the cost of repairs can vary, how much small engine and outdoor power mechanics make varies, too. Their salaries can be dependent on location, industry, years of experience and the different ...

Small-engine mechanics service home-related equipment such as lawnmowers and chainsaws. A mechanic in a boating community frequently works on outboard motors; while a small-engine repairman in a snowy ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michael Harley is a noted automotive industry expert and analyst. Opening the hood may be intimidating, but not to a certified ASE ...

Some engines earn a quiet reputation in the trade for surviving long after the rest of the car has given up. Ask working ...

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

Direct-injection engines were introduced with a promise that sounded ideal: more power, better fuel efficiency, and cleaner ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Engine repairs aren’t cheap, but there is good news: You may not need an entirely new engine, just a repair. Even if you do need a new engine, it may be ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

Nothing will do more to make your car last longer than keeping on top of basic upkeep, Consumer Reports’ experts say. According to the Federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics, cars on American ...