The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

When your vehicle's check engine light (CEL) comes on, it's often a sign that something needs attention. But with over 20,000 parts working together in your car — many important for normal operation — ...

When the check engine light comes on in a vehicle, it’s indicating that there is some issue with the car that should be checked out. It could be something minor, such as the gas cap not being screwed ...

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

OBD Auto Doctor app reads car diagnostic codes for $15 total cost versus $150+ dealer visits, turning check engine light panic into manageable information.

When the check-engine light snaps on, it is not a suggestion, it is your car’s way of saying something in the powertrain or emissions system needs attention. I see it as an early warning system that ...

If there's anything that can kill a driver's good mood, it's being out for a cruise, music blasting, and suddenly one of the lights on the dashboard illuminates. That said, a warning to check the fuel ...

If you have a Honda Accord and see the ‘Check Fuel Cap’ notification, there are various possible explanations, some of which are more extensive than others. A loose gas cap commonly causes this, but ...