Over time and miles, your car might start to slow down. It might not accelerate as quickly as it once did; the engine may not run as smoothly as you remember, or the fuel economy may dip—but ...

Gather as much information as possible about your car issue, including photos and videos capturing when a problem occurs. Not all information online is correct, and that goes for car repair advice.

When you're faced with a big repair estimate, fixing the car can feel like the safest move, especially if you're retired and want to avoid a new monthly payment. But some problems are so expensive ...