Barn-Find 300ZX Gets Engine Running After 28 Years
A yellow 1990 Nissan 300ZX stored since 1998 was bought for $2,300 and its engine now idles.
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U.S. Car Maintenance News
This section covers car maintenance in the United States — the cost and practice of keeping vehicles in working order, repair trends, recalls and the service industry that supports them. Reporting takes in both consumer and industry dimensions.
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November 7, 2026
Honda CR-V Wipers Draw Over 100 ComplaintsOwners report that wet-arm wiper sprayers and reduced driver-side wiper range leave windshields poorly cleared.
November 5, 2026
Harbor Freight Unveils 6,000-Pound Daytona Car LiftThe portable lift, shown at SEMA in Las Vegas, is planned to sell exclusively at Harbor Freight locations for about $1,300.
November 4, 2026
Pro-Cut Launches Upgraded X1 HD On-Truck Brake LatheThe updated machine resurfaces rotors without removal from the hub, with upgraded cutting arms and tips.
November 4, 2026
PowerStop Unveils PowerShield Brake Kits at SEMAThe aftermarket brake maker showed rotors treated with ferritic nitrocarburizing at the Las Vegas auto show, with pricing and a launch date still unannounced.
November 3, 2026
Geo Metro Attempts Cross-Country Cannonball RunA 1992 Geo Metro convertible with a three-cylinder engine is driving 2,800 miles from New York City to Redondo Beach, California.
November 2, 2026
Owner Rebuilds 1970 Pontiac Ambulance With Air SuspensionA 56-year-old Pontiac ambulance wagon rescued from an Arkansas field has been restored with a new engine setup, exhaust and air suspension.
October 31, 2026
Chevrolet Bolt EV Hits 471,616 Miles on Original MotorA 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV recently crossed 471,616 miles while retaining its original electric drive motor.
October 30, 2026
Automakers Replace Physical Dipsticks With Digital SensorsNew vehicle models now utilize electronic oil measurement systems, leaving some mechanics concerned about potential fraud.
October 28, 2026
GMC Yukon Owner Faces Ongoing Repair ChallengesA 2021 GMC Yukon XL owner reports repeated mechanical failures involving engine lifters and camshaft issues.
October 27, 2026
Genesis GV70 Owner Disputes Warranty Repair DenialA luxury SUV owner seeks a buyback after a $4,000 radiator repair was excluded from certified pre-owned coverage.
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Rising repair cost data, recall announcements and their service implications, mechanic and technician workforce shortages and their effect on service wait times, scheduled maintenance recommendations and the consumer decisions around deferred upkeep are the recurring subjects here. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix are among the largest vehicle ownership markets, and service cost and availability conditions in those cities reflect pressures felt across the national market. Repair costs have risen persistently as vehicles have become more complex and parts prices have increased, and coverage of that trend connects individual consumer experience to the broader economics of vehicle ownership. The transition to electric vehicles is generating a distinct maintenance coverage thread, as EV service requirements differ substantially from combustion vehicles and the technician workforce and parts supply chain are still adapting to the shift.