We've all been there—that pesky check engine light pops up on your dashboard. Instantly, thoughts of expensive mechanic bills, weeks of it being repaired in the garage, and inconveniences galore flash ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, hears from a reader deciding between a vehicle code reader and a scan tool. The post ...

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 ...

Part of the frustration of a check engine light is that it’s just so vague. It can signal anything from a looming powertrain failure to something as benign as a loose gas cap. The light will simply ...

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) ...

Perhaps the most mysterious warning light on your car's dashboard is the "check engine" light, which can illuminate seemingly for no reason whatsoever and lead to an unexpected bill just for ...

Check engine lights are sometimes accompanied by noises, smells, and vibrations that can help diagnose the underlying issue. But sometimes, that annoying little light comes on with no other indication ...

A vehicle’s Check Engine light can turn any car ride into a harrowing experience. As soon as the check engine light illuminates, it’s hard not to hear the cha-ching sound of a ...