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 ...

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 ...

Nothing screams panic like seeing the check engine light suddenly appear on your dashboard. Why is it so frightening? Well, because the check engine light indicator could mean a variety of things, ...

Like many things, cars are not perfect. It is fair to assume something is eventually going to break or stop working no matter what sort of car you buy, and no matter how reliable it is rumored to be.

When your vehicle's check engine light (CEL) comes on, it's often a sign that something needs attention. But with over 20,000 ...

Most automobile owners can agree that there is never a good time to see any of a vehicle's various warning lights pop up on the dashboard. That said, they'd likely all agree that they're thankful ...

We can't leave April behind without sharing CarMD's annual overview of check engine light-related car repair costs and trends. The list is published every April during Car Care Month. The latest CarMD ...

It glows on your car’s dashboard and instantly ignites terror and loathing in the hearts and wallets of drivers; the dreaded “Check Engine” warning light. For ...

Fact: Check engine lights lead to gray hairs and sleepless nights. Just kidding, they’re important warning signs that help you maintain your ride’s health and well-being. But what happens when that ...

Of the myriad warning lights on your car or truck’s dashboard, it seems the most ubiquitous is the “check engine” alert. When you see the "check engine" message or a symbol that looks like a car ...