Dear Tom and Ray: Did you know that an unsuspecting car owner can pay $125 for a new gas cap to make the “check-engine” light go out? It starts with the minimum $99 diagnostic charge, followed by the ...

You might be familiar with how our military has paid outrageous sums of money for items such as hammers and toilet seats. Did you know that an unsuspecting car owner can pay $125 for a new gas cap to ...

How to determine whether your car has a loose gas cap—or a serious engine problem This is what the check engine light looks like. By Consumer Reports You’re driving along in your car or truck and ...

If there's anything that can kill a driver's good mood, it's being out for a cruise, music blasting, and suddenly one of the lights on the dashboard illuminates. That said, a warning to check the fuel ...

Q. I have a 2004 Volkswagen Passat wagon with only 10,890 miles. As I approach the stop sign, slow down and stop, it lunges a bit but makes no noise. Then the check-engine light came on. I called the ...

Q: Dear Tom and Ray: I drive a 2005 Honda Accord. Recently, I started getting a “check fuel cap” message on my dash. When I checked it, it was properly tightened, but the message kept appearing. I ...

A “Check Engine” light on your dashboard could mean anything from a loose gas cap to a wallet-destroying repair in the offing. For [Dean Segovis], his CEL was indicating a fairly serious condition: a ...