Neither black tape nor a Magic Marker is the solution when your car or truck's check-engine light comes on. When the light, which is shaped like the outline of an engine, illuminates, do not panic!

Whether you're an everyday driver or a pro technician, when your check engine light suddenly comes on the first step is to connect an OBD-II scanner. At Autoweek, we recommend everyone carry an OBD-II ...

I tend to hold on to my vehicles for a long time, which means things eventually wear out or stop working the way they should. I also try to handle repairs myself whenever it makes sense. Sometimes ...

When your check engine light pops on halfway through a long car drive, you instantly get that sinking feeling and think, "Great, how much is this going to cost me?" Unless you're a mechanic, it would ...

After all, that’s precisely what the shop will do—so why not arm yourself with the same info? These days, there’s a huge range of scanners available, from basic plug-ins to high-tech Bluetooth models ...