Auto Services
Ratings & Advice
The latest ratings and advice for Washington, DC area auto services.
Advice
- 30 Tricks Sellers Use to Manipulate You
- 65 Things You (Probably) Shouldn't Pay For
- About Checkbook: Why We're Unique
- Car Buying Strategies
- Complaining: 10 Ways to Get Results
- Consumer News
- Consumer Quiz
- Credit Cards Have Consumer Protection Superpowers
- Defective Products: Strategies to Get a Refund or Replacement
- Free Perks You Didn't Know You Have
- Our Editors’ Favorite Websites and Apps
- Rental Car Insurance: Should You Buy It?
- Right-to-Repair Fight
- Tire Pressure Advice
- Used Cars Often Sold with Dangerous Defects
- Used-Car Certifications Often Not Meaningful
- Vehicle Service Contracts
Current Issue
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Dentists
Open wide! How to find a great dentist.
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HVAC Contractors
Need help maintaining the comforts of home?
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‘Sale’ Prices Are Usually Fake Discounts
Our researchers tracked prices at 25 major retailers for six months; most of their advertised markdowns were bogus.
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Grocery Stores & Delivery Services
Use our latest ratings to find out where to spend your bread.
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Avoid a Vacation Rental Nightmare
The industry is plagued by problems, including fake listings and stolen deposits; many victims get little help from Booking.com or Vrbo.
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Don’t Hire Duct Cleaners
Ignore deceptive ads and claims; you likely don’t need their services.
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Watch Out for Shady Home Improvement Financing Schemes
Plans offered by contractors are often horrible deals.
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Tree Care Services
How to find a good tree care outfit—and how to know if your leafy friends need work in the first place.
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Kennels
Where pets can stay while you’re away.
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Understanding Urgent Care
These convenient clinics are thriving, but watch out for a big bill.
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What Does It Really Take to ‘Shop Local’?
Our director of content tried to shop local for 30 days. It didn’t go as planned.
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Find a Great Deck Builder
Planks for the memories!