Automotive right-to-repair referendum passes with overwhelming support – Press Herald

Supporters of Question 4, the Act Regarding an Automotive Right to Repair, attend a watch party at the office of the Drummond Woodsum law firm in Portland. From left are Dan Brooks, owner of Capitol Car Care in Augusta; Ted Loeffler, owner of Precision Autoworks in Portland; Tim Winkeler, presi…….

Car repair costs are up almost 20% over the past year. Here are 6 reasons why – CNBC

Michael H | Stone | Getty ImagesCar repair costs are up almost 20% in the past year, according to the consumer price index — more than six times the national inflation rate and among the largest annual price increases of any household good or service.So, what’s driving up prices?It’s a combination…….

Maine ballot Question 4 pits automakers against local car repair shops – Spectrum News

The way Dan Brooks sees it, small auto repair shops in Maine will struggle to fix new cars in the future — particularly as the push toward electric vehicles accelerates.
That’s why he’s supporting Question 4 on the Nov. 7 ballot, the so-called “right to repair” initiative that would requir…….

Don Williams legacy: Investing in classic cars, community, and kids – Monterey Herald

Both the Monterey and San Francisco Bay areas, coastal neighbors, are considered bastions of automotive excellence and elegance, in terms of classic car collection, restoration, racing, and pageantry. Particularly on the Monterey Peninsula, where many first- and second-homeowners keep their cars, kn…….

Is Car Repair Insurance Worth It? – Forbes Advisor – Forbes

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If your car has a mechanical breakdown—such as a blown gasket or an electrical system on the fritz—your car insurance…….

Newspaper “Discover the Vintage Car Heaven: Georgetown’s Newest Classic Auto Shop Serves Up Nostalgia!”

Warlock Garage, a new auto shop specializing in classic cars at 6504 W. Hwy. 29, Ste. B, Georgetown, will open July 10.Owner Jonathan Mason said he will provide repair, maintenance and restoration services, including brake rebuilds or upgrades, engine swaps, electrical work, and more. He also plans…….

Competing with a Florida Car Restoration Firm, Bruce Springsteen’s Drummer Fights for His 1957 Mercedes-Benz Roadster – Fox Business

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Bruce Springsteen’s drummer Max Weinberg is suing the owners of a Florida car restoration company, claiming they promised to restore a vintage car for him and instead used the money for personal expenses. Earlier this week, Weinberg filed a lawsuit a…….