It happens at the worst time - stuck in traffic or a long road trip - when you see that check engine light flick on. Here's why it may keep returning.

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

The most frequent “check engine light” fix noted in a recent report is to replace the catalytic converter, which costs an average $1,313. It should come as no surprise to anyone who’s been paying ...

We can't leave April behind without sharing CarMD's annual overview of check engine light-related car repair costs and trends. The list is published every April during Car Care Month. The latest CarMD ...

Ignoring a check engine light might feel harmless if the car still runs smoothly, but the warning signals more than a minor inconvenience. Driving with that light on can lead to higher repair costs, ...

Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the check-engine light—also known as a malfunction indicator light (MIL). This is your car trying to tell you it has ...

It's that time of year! By that we mean CarMD is sharing its annual overview of check engine light-related car repair costs and trends. CarMD's 2024 CarMD Vehicle Health Index finds that more drivers ...

Is your Check Engine light staring you in the face? That bright orange warning serves as a beacon that something is wrong. Problem is, it doesn’t convey anything more than that. For years, the prime ...

Faulty oxygen sensors are still the most common cause of a check engine light, says the the 2017 CarMD Vehicle Health Index released Tuesday. According to CarMD’s findings, model-year 2005 vehicles ...

This gas station faux pas will leave you fuming. An automotive enthusiast in Texas was recently filling up when he noticed another customer committing a highly common mistake — an amateur move 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 ...