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

We’ve all been there before. You’re idling in bumper-to-bumper traffic and all of a sudden your beloved 5.0L Fox-body Mustang starts to pop and sputter a bit. While the issue might clear itself up and ...

The check engine light means one of your car’s systems is malfunctioning. If it’s flashing, pull over as soon as you safely can. If it’s steady, follow these simple steps. Many, or all, of the ...

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 ...

Tracking down the cause of the check engine light on my BMW—scanning codes, troubleshooting, and repairs.

You’re driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or service your engine. If you’re like most car owners, you have little idea about ...

Starting Thursday, March 1, running a "check-engine" diagnostic on a vehicle comes free of charge at all 14 Fred Beans automotive service departments across southeastern Pennsylvania and in Flemington ...

While your car can’t talk, it communicates with you using chimes, icons, and messages. One icon that you should never ignore is the check engine light. It turns on when the car’s onboard computer ...