Consumers are usually at a huge disadvantage when they take a car in for repairs. Often, we don’t understand the terminology mechanics use and, therefore, we don’t know if we really need the repairs they suggest. The good news is that there are a lot of resources out there to help consumers become savvier. One of these is familycar.com. The site has all kinds of good information about car troubles in simple English. You want to know what symptoms the car is having and then the site will tell you what you need to do. So, make sure you know what the car needs before you agree to have the work done. It’s also a good idea to find a shop BEFORE something goes wrong with your car. And, make sure the shop you choose specializes in fixing your kind of car.