When this warning lights up on your dashboard, it is concerning—but believe it or not, it’s not necessarily dire. Yes, this universal sign is definitely supposed to get your attention, but the reason ...

Here are 2025's most popular questions and answers from The Journal's Car Doctor column, from rotating tires to oil changes.

Every car has its own language of light-up hieroglyphics on the dashboard. They’re your car’s way of asking for help. But those lights are not always easy to interpret. What it means: Typically red, ...

As a new driver, you must get used to the alerts and warning signs on your car's dashboard. The dashboard is your primary interface with your car. It's how your car lets you know how fast it's going, ...

While BMW has generally been considered a reliable brand in its 100-year history, some stats sing a different tune. Certain models tend to have high repair costs and need attention more frequently ...

A faulty safety module could shut off stability control and keep the affected heavy-duty pickups from deploying their airbags.

Modern Toyota and Lexus vehicles are notoriously safe and reliable, so it should come as no surprise to read that they are typically crammed with plenty of underappreciated technical safety features.

When most of us have a warning light appear on our dash, the first instinct is to ignore it and hope it goes away. While this might be ok for a low wiper fluid alert, most warning lights require ...

Joshua is an automotive enthusiast who explores every facet of car culture. With a history of over 30 vehicles, his love for Japanese tuner cars shines. Beyond ownership, he dives into every vehicle, ...