Cars are more than just oil and steel. Modern models have incorporated electronics and computer chips to help manage and optimize their mechanical components. That means maintaining your car's ...

Before I figured out how to work on cars, onboard computer systems scared me. I’ve had no formal training, after all, so the idea of a car’s complex electricals and countless sensors made DIY work ...

Modern cars are basically computers on wheels. With so many electrical systems, sensors, and motors, there’s so much that could potentially go wrong. When something does go awry, pinpointing the ...

Have your owner’s manual handy. Place your vehicle in “park,” or “neutral” for a manual transmission. Firmly set the parking brake. Download and install the manufacturer’s code reader app to your ...

A basic set of hand tools is still very relevant, but what good are they if you don't know what to start fixing? Harbor Freight has announced their latest line of professional-grade tools that will ...

View post: Walmart Is Selling a ‘Surprisingly Fast’ $110 Jump Starter and Air Compressor Combo for Just $40 The Ancel AD310 OBD II Diagnostic Scanner is just $24 right now, $12 less than the $36 it’ll ...

Gone are the days when a "check engine" light coming on your dashboard automatically meant a costly trip to a main dealer to have your fault code read. Diagnosing issues at home has never been easier.

I have a 2007 Jaguar XKR. When I plug in a reader under the dashboard I see historic and intermittent faults. Can I have these removed by a garage or by myself as when trying to sell the car potential ...