Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

A solid check engine light is a "look into this soon" nudge. A blinking one is different.

As great as cars can be for getting where you need to go as quickly as possible, they have some drawbacks. Most notable are the repairs that tend to come along with them, which can be every bit as ...

AUTO CENTRAL - September 11, 2024: With vehicle maintenance costs increasing by 7% in the first half of 2024 (Automotive Fleet), drivers are feeling the financial pressure more than ever. Ignoring ...

Without a diagnostic tool, it's challenging to determine what is wrong with your car and whether to keep driving when a solid check engine light turns on.

There are few things more distracting when driving than a check engine light, or CEL. The CEL is a vague, catch-all light that indicates there is an error somewhere ...

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 ...

The check engine light has always been a bit of a gamble. Sometimes it’s a loose gas cap. Other times, it’s a four-figure reminder that modern cars are way more complex than they need to be. What’s ...

MADISON, WI, JUNE 9, 2026 — Capitol Tire & Service, a full-service auto repair shop serving drivers throughout Madison and surrounding Wisconsin communities, has released new educational guidance ...