Here’s why auto body shops are taking longer to repair cars Zainal Abidin, 22/11/2025 Some customers are forced to wait as long as six months for auto technicians to complete body work jobs.BANGOR, Maine — Auto body shops are extremely backed up, and according to shop owners, getting car parts is a pain.Supply chain issues took a heavy toll on the car industry during the pandemic. JC Autobody’s general manager Kyle Leighton said.For many, life has reset and returned to some form of normalcy. But auto technicians and mechanics are still struggling to make quick turnarounds for customers.Some customers are forced to wait as long as six months for auto technicians to complete body work jobs. Leighton said some parts take longer to come in than others.“Large body panels, doors, those kinds of things tend to take longer than the smaller, more common parts, Lamps, bumpers, those kinds of things we can normally get quicker,” Leighton said.Most repairs at Leighton’s shop are taking a little longer than a week, and he says he has about 85 cars on his lot that need repairs.General manager of Maine Collision Center Sean Sullivan said he has about 41 cars on his lot right now, and some repairs at his shop… Continue Reading
12 Most Common Lies You’re Being Told About Your Car Repair Zainal Abidin, 08/08/2025 skynesher/Getty ImagesAccording to Cox Automotive (Kelley Blue Book’s parent company), the average car owner spends $548 to fix their car. Higher-end or luxury vehicles usually cost more than that.Check Out: 6 Luxury Cars Mechanics RecommendLearn More: 5 Genius Things All Wealthy People Do With Their MoneyAlong with this, AAA found that the average cost of vehicular maintenance is $792 a year. This is assuming general wear and tear and doesn’t include things like new tires or unexpected expenses.While keeping up with your car’s maintenance is important, chances are you’ll spend more than you should at the mechanic. Worse, you might be spending money on things you don’t even need.GOBankingRates spoke with Chris Pyle, a trained auto mechanic and car expert at JustAnswer, about the top lies people hear about their car repairs. Here’s what he said.Sponsored: Owe the IRS $10K or more? Schedule a FREE consultation to see if you qualify for tax relief.You Should Change Your Oil Based on Your Vehicle’s AgeThe idea that you need to change your oil based on the age of your car is, in Pyle’s words, “hogwash.”“It has been underground for thousands of years.… Continue Reading