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.

Your check engine light can come on a host of reasons, ranging from a loose gas cap to a faulty engine component. If you see a light illuminated on your dashboard, you can use an OBD2 scanner to ...

The top end of the technology ladder is held by a scan tool. This car diagnostic tool plugs into the OBD-II port (“OBD” is an acronym for on-board diagnostics, and the “II” designates the second ...

Ignition issues can be a real pain to diagnose and could leave you stranded on the side of the road, but identifying the ...

The world of car diagnostics has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Back in the '70s and earlier, a mechanic's most valuable diagnostic tools were usually their eyes and ears. You could figure out ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You're driving down the road, everything seemingly normal. Then, out of the corner of your eye, you see a light come on: the ...

FIXD OBD2 Scanner Review: Is It Worth Your Money? I recently tried out the FIXD Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner, and it's been a real game changer for understanding my car's health. This handy tool connects ...

A lot of things can go wrong with the cars we drive. Fortunately, modern vehicles are built with onboard diagnostics (OBD) systems, which monitor various parts of the car and detect errors and ...

So, let me preface with this: I do not drive. I've never had my license. The only thing I've ever had to do with any regularity with a car is breaking into them when my GF locks her keys in it (this ...

Dear Action Line: The car is making some new sounds, and I can feel vibrations I don't remember feeling before. What are telltale sounds and vibrations for car problems? - M.A., Tulsa.