Have your owner’s manual handy. Place your vehicle in “park,” or “neutral” for a manual transmission. Firmly set the parking brake. Download and install the manufacturer’s code reader app to your ...

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 ...

Before I figured out how to work on cars, onboard computer systems scared me. I’ve had no formal training, after all, so the idea of a car’s complex electricals and countless sensors made DIY work ...

Cars are more than just oil and steel. Modern models have incorporated electronics and computer chips to help manage and optimize their mechanical components. That means maintaining your car's ...

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) ...

A vehicle’s Check Engine light can turn any car ride into a harrowing experience. As soon as the check engine light ...

Sponsored Content. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Let's replay a scenario that is likely rather well known among the automotive inclined. You are driving your 2005 Cadillac ...

While it might not always seem like it, your local auto parts store is a pretty amazing place. Just think about it: You can walk in, tell them your vehicle’s make and model, and walk out with parts ...