You get into your car, turn the knob, brace for warmth, and get…refrigerated air. Augh. Before you assume the worst, though, take a breath. Most heater failures fall into a short, familiar list for ...

Car engines can present countless issues throughout your vehicle's lifespan, and some brands are known for internal problems more than others. If there's an issue with your engine, chances are a ...

Cars are, in general, a lot more reliable than they used to be. Newer manufacturing processes, better materials, and the advancement of onboard diagnostic technologies have certainly helped. Car ...

According to most mechanics and auto repair experts, the most significant and expensive fixes often begin as minor issues that go unnoticed or are ignored. There are signs to watch for that may ...

Engine cylinders can misfire for many reasons. There are four causes in particular that you should be aware of; here's what you can do about them.

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS, which goes through a lot of oil. I am adding from 5 to 10 quarts of high-mileage oil between filter changes. I have ...

Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car's engine. Not only does it provide lubrication for all of your engine's internal moving parts — of which there are massive amounts — but it also works like a ...

Q: I am looking at a Chevy Silverado 3.0 turbo-charged diesel. I was wondering if there are any problems with these engines and how reliable they are? A: This is one of those cases in which when these ...

All vehicles built since 1996 are equipped with what’s called an OBD II (onboard diagnostics) system that taps into a car’s electronic control unit on a real-time basis and illuminates either of ...

Safety, performance, aesthetics, noise, comfort, reliability, and durability are the goals that keep automotive engineers up at night, and the miracle solution has, so far, been "more plastic." ...

Owning a car has plenty of benefits but also carries significant responsibilities. Keeping a car in good shape requires allocating funds toward routine car maintenance, as well as unexpected repairs.