Maintenance

Automotive diagnostic data firm CarMD has released its annual report on repair costs in the U.S., and the news is mostly good — with some precautions.

If you own a car, you’ll likely feel the heat of tariffs eventually through higher insurance rates and/or repair or maintenance work on your car.

Because many tire-leak repairs require taking the tire off the wheel, taking the car to a tire shop is often your best option. However, there are some simple things you can check and correct at home.

The check-engine light is a signal that the onboard diagnostics system (or OBD II) has detected a malfunction in the vehicle's emissions, ignition or fuel systems.

Porsche and Subaru earned the top spots in the premium and mass-market segments, respectively, in the 2025 J.D. Power U.S. Customer Service Index Study.

As EVs gain mainstream adoption, one challenge remains clear: Insuring them is significantly more expensive than traditional gasoline-powered cars.

Although a typical interval is 5,000 to 10,000 miles, you may want to have tires rotated before it’s called for if you notice uneven tread wear that results in vibration or noise.

Properly washing and cleaning your car in winter helps fight grime, such as salt and sand, which can lead to corrosion and rust.

The recommended tool for removing snow and ice from your car is a foam brush.

One indication that the power-steering fluid level should at least be checked is if the steering wheel becomes harder to turn or you hear a whining noise coming from the power-steering pump.