Modern cars are packed with software tricks and quick workarounds that promise to save money, quiet odd noises, or squeeze out a few extra miles per gallon. Mechanics say some of those shortcuts do ...

Drivers are constantly tempted by cheap, fast fixes for strange engine noises or warning lights, especially when a repair bill threatens to wipe out a month’s budget. A bottle of additive, a reset of ...

Among the many pesky issues that can confound do-it-yourself mechanics, one of the most simple yet elusive that impacts overall drivability is the common vacuum leak. This is especially true if you're ...

Engine knocking can result from one of several issues involving your engine. Whatever is causing it, it must be dealt with immediately so it doesn't become any worse. The knocking is a warning sign ...

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 ...

If you've ever seen a port by your car's dashboard that can't charge your phone or provide auxiliary power from your vehicle's battery, there's a good chance that it is an OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) ...

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 ...