Keep it in your glove box. Know what to ask before you approve the repair.

The Consumer Auto Repair Field Guide — Volume One is a practical, easy-to-use guide designed to help everyday vehicle owners make smarter decisions before spending money on auto repairs.

Written from more than 30 years of real-world automotive experience, JC explains the questions consumers should ask before approving repairs, how to communicate with repair shops, when to consider a second opinion, and how to recognize situations that could lead to unnecessary expenses.

Inside you'll find money-saving tips, repair-shop questions, warning signs and red flags, used and recycled auto parts guidance, helpful checklists, and JC's 50 Rules.

The Glove Box Edition was made to go where you go. Keep it in your vehicle so it's there when you're talking with a mechanic, reviewing an estimate, or deciding whether a recommended repair makes sense.

Before You Spend… ASK JC.

Save money. Avoid costly mistakes. Make smarter repair decisions.