Consumer Reports lists common car maintenance items, such as oil changes, coolant flush, brake pads, and tire rotation and balancing, plus their typical cost.

Owning a car has plenty of benefits but also carries significant responsibilities. Keeping a car in good shape requires allocating funds toward routine car maintenance, as well as unexpected repairs.

Perhaps this scenario is familiar to you. Your car broke down and now you're faced with a costly repair bill. It may not have been the first time this has happened and you're getting tired of pouring ...