Repair bills rarely fail because of a single bad day in the workshop. They usually arrive after months or years of quiet wear, missed maintenance, and small warning signs that were easy to ignore.

Dear Car Talk: I was in a collision; thankfully, only the car's front end was damaged. I took the car to a tire shop and told them I needed it repaired. They replaced a control arm and struts and did ...

I was in a collision; thankfully, only the car’s front end was damaged. I took the car to a tire shop and told them I needed it repaired. They replaced a control arm and struts and did an alignment. I ...