Gather as much information as possible about your car issue, including photos and videos capturing when a problem occurs. Not all information online is correct, and that goes for car repair advice.

The top end of the technology ladder is held by a scan tool. This car diagnostic tool plugs into the OBD-II port (“OBD” is an acronym for on-board diagnostics, and the “II” designates the second ...

Possibly the most frustrating thing to deal with on an electronic fuel-injection car is the dreaded check engine light. Things were simpler with carburetors and distributors--you could hold the ...

Your car is your key to survival in Pacific Drive. If it's not operating properly or doing some kind of weird, nonsensical, and oftentimes frustrating things, you have probably developed a quirk of ...

You're driving down the road, everything seemingly normal. Then, out of the corner of your eye, you see a light come on: the dreaded check-engine light. A lot of people just ignore it; after all, it's ...

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 ...

Dear Action Line: The car is making some new sounds, and I can feel vibrations I don't remember feeling before. What are telltale sounds and vibrations for car problems? - M.A., Tulsa.

A lot of things can go wrong with the cars we drive. Fortunately, modern vehicles are built with onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems, which monitor various parts of the car and detect errors and ...

Research potential auto shops by checking for certifications and reading customer reviews on BBB.org. Follow your vehicle's maintenance schedule and understand its warranty to prevent costly repairs.