Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. With both new-car prices and fuel costs on the rise, today’s motorists are ...

IRVINE, Calif. — U.S. vehicle owners had to pay 6.5 percent more last year versus 2017 to cover "check engine" repair issues, according to the latest CarMD.com Corp.'s 2019 Vehicle Health Index. The ...

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 ...

View post: Walmart Is Selling a ‘Surprisingly Fast’ $110 Jump Starter and Air Compressor Combo for Just $40 CarMD sells an OBDII device for vehicle repair shops and car owners that plugs into a car’s ...

Whether it’s traveling to work, getting your kids to school or heading to an important appointment, your car is a necessity — not a luxury. So it’s scary to see your check engine light come on or hear ...

The check engine light means one of your car’s systems is malfunctioning. If it’s flashing, pull over as soon as you safely can. If it’s steady, follow these simple steps. Many, or all, of the ...

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 ...

When the check engine light comes on in a vehicle, it’s indicating that there is some issue with the car that should be checked out. It could be something minor, such as the gas cap not being screwed ...

Motorists in the nation’s capital and most populous state paid the most in 2019 to address problems indicated by vehicles’ check-engine light, according to a study by CarMD. Citing data gathered from ...

Auto repair loans are personal loans that cover expenses related to car repairs. Car repair loans can provide fast financing and typically come with lower APRs than credit cards. Borrowers may get ...

Some 2012 Honda Civic models may illuminate the Check Engine light and log one or more of the following trouble codes in the PCM: P0300, P0302 and P0303. According to Honda, one possible cause for the ...

When the check engine lights comes on in your car, often there's a moment of dread or panic. The warning usually isn't a good sign and can come come with costly repairs. However, a recent report shows ...