Gather as much information as possible about your car issue, including photos and videos capturing when a problem occurs. Not all information online is correct, and that goes for car repair advice.

When you're faced with a big repair estimate, fixing the car can feel like the safest move, especially if you're retired and want to avoid a new monthly payment. But some problems are so expensive ...

Picture this — you're set to go out, and you try to start your car, but all you hear is a clicking noise. Even worse, nothing happens. Such a situation leaves you with two options. The first is ...

When complex, high-level systems exhibit erratic, chaotic behavior, check the absolute base layer like cables or power supply. Erratic high-level dysregulation is often a symptom of low-level resource ...

Possibly the most frustrating thing to deal with on an electronic fuel-injection car is the dreaded check engine light. Things were simpler with carburetors and distributors--you could hold the ...

HOUSTON – You just bought your dream car and you’re driving off the lot, life is good, until that problem comes up. The reality is, some new cars can come with a load of problems. That’s just part of ...

A challenging vehicle diagnosis involving complex issues, step-by-step troubleshooting, and identifying the root cause of the ...

Car problems are like bad weather, they will happen, but with some foresight, you can prepare for them. However, no car problem is scarier and more frustrating than your engine shutting down while ...

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 ...

Nothing will do more to make your car last longer than keeping on top of basic upkeep, Consumer Reports’ experts say. According to the Federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics, cars on American ...