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 ...

Some engines earn a reputation not just for power or refinement but for an almost absurd ability to survive neglect, abuse, ...

A mechanic issued a warning to drivers about purchasing Jasper Remanufactured Engines and Transmissions after experiencing a series of “embarrassing” issues on a repair job. TikTok user John ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some engines are difficult to repair, which is no good if they're also unreliable. What do mechanics say? What's the most ...

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 ...

I’ve restored dozens of gas engine lawn mowers, and it’s been my experience that people put them out in the trash while the machines have plenty of life left in them. The average mower sitting ...

DALLAS — It helps to know a really good mechanic. A relative of mine recently needed to have her vehicle seriously repaired and went to one such mechanic, who said he wasn’t going to perform the ...

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 ...