Car owners dread few things quite as much as a vehicle's "Check Engine" light. However, the dreaded signal doesn't always foretell a worst-case scenario for motorists. They can even help prevent ...

Auto expert Chris Pyle explained warning signs that can save you thousands in car repairs by catching problems early before they become expensive disasters.

It's a common misconception that modern fuel-injected engines are more immune to flooding than older carbureted motors. Given the right (or wrong) conditions, any internal combustion engine –- whether ...

Mass air flow sensors fail most often in cars but a $20 air filter replacement every 12,000 miles prevents the $250-400 repair bills most drivers face.

Engine overheating is a severe problem that many drivers encounter after years of vehicle ownership. Usually, it is due to some cooling system component becoming faulty or the coolant itself being ...

The most frequent “check engine light” fix noted in a recent report is to replace the catalytic converter, which costs an average $1,313. It should come as no surprise to anyone who’s been paying ...

Recently, a car owner encountered a tricky problem: his Mercedes S350displayed a warning message on the dashboard saying "Please go to an authorized service center, do not shift gears" after turning ...

A car can be compared to the human body and may need diagnostic tests very often. For humans, when a patient consults a doctor about a symptom, the doctor runs a medical diagnostic test to ascertain ...

BMW is warning some vehicle owners to park outside and away from structures until they get a free recall repair.