Cars.com announced Tuesday that it has rolled out a new Service & Repair feature that aims to guide consumers through this process of vehicle ownership.

The online feature is designed to help “remove the stress and fear of the unknown associated with automotive service and repair,” Cars.com said in a news release.

The tool’s features can help consumers save time, while also educating them about the service process — benefits that Cars.com says can lead to “less apprehension” when it comes to service and repair.

“Most people can relate to the anxiety that occurs when the ‘check engine’ light comes on. Thoughts of expensive repairs and worst-case scenarios fill your mind,” said Cars.com executive editor Joe Wiesenfelder.

“That apprehension is warranted because drivers spend nearly $1,000 per year maintaining their car,” he added. “With the launch of our revolutionary Service & Repair feature, we aim to help relieve some of the stress that affects drivers when they see that little red light illuminate.”

The Service & Repair features provides customers a “fair price estimate” on service work. Part of that is a breakdown between parts costs and labor costs.

It also provides consumers with local service centers and consumer reviews. More information can be found at www.cars.com/auto-repair.