Editorial Policy

AutoFixr exists to give US drivers clear, honest car maintenance advice. This policy explains how we research our guides, how we check facts, and how we fix mistakes.

Our sources

We base our guides on primary and trusted sources first: vehicle owner's manuals, manufacturer service information, and guidance from public safety agencies such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). We also check independent testing and advice from sources such as Consumer Reports. When sources disagree, we follow the manufacturer's guidance for your vehicle and say so in the guide.

Fact-checking

Every guide is checked by the AutoFixr Editorial Team before it is published. We verify numbers that matter, such as intervals, torque specs, fluid amounts, and pressure values, against the sources above. If a value varies by make and model, we give the common range and tell you to check your owner's manual for the exact figure.

No fake experts

We do not invent mechanic credentials, fake qualifications, or made-up expert quotes. Our byline is the AutoFixr Editorial Team, and we describe our process honestly. We are researchers and writers, not your mechanic, and we say that plainly wherever it matters.

Independence

Our guides are written for readers, not for advertisers or parts sellers. We do not accept payment to recommend a product, and we do not let any sponsor change our advice. If we ever publish a sponsored page, we will label it clearly as sponsored.

Corrections

If a reader finds an error, we check it against our sources and fix it as soon as we can. Major corrections are noted on the guide. To report an error, email [email protected] with the guide title and the step or figure that looks wrong.

Review dates

We review guides when manufacturer guidance, safety advice, or common repair costs change in a meaningful way. Each guide shows its last updated date.