Leading online automotive marketplace Cars.com has taken an equity position in online auto service resource RepairPal.

"Cars.com has always been a trusted and credible source of information in the shopping process. Consumers rely on us at all stages of buying for research, advice and reviews to guide their vehicle and dealership selection," said Cars.com president Mitch Golub. "But when it comes to maintaining a vehicle, there is a lot of confusion among consumers.

“We see an opportunity to transform the repair category and provide vehicle owners the same credible advice they have come to depend on us for when it comes time to service or repair their car,” he said.

Cars.com said it also “intends to develop new offerings to help its local car dealer partners reach vehicle owners in need of service and repair and to more effectively compete for their business.”