Northside mechanic warns cold weather can cause $6,000-$7,000 in car damage. Simple maintenance checks can prevent costly ...

It's relatively fine for car engines to get wet. What's not okay is for water to get inside the engine or for electrical parts to soak in liquid, like the ignition coils, spark plugs, distributor ...

Summer in California doesn’t just strain your air conditioning. It quietly wears down your car too. High temperatures can drain your battery, overheat your engine and send your tires to the brink. And ...

The Chevrolet Malibu is another midsize sedan that has faced engine mount issues, especially in models produced in the early ...

Your car's engine won't immediately fail, make awful noises, or grenade itself from within if you give it the wrong oil. However, using the incorrect oil for long enough can cause premature wear and ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

The cars we rely on daily for transportation and various other services are sturdy, robust machines. As long as you stick to your manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule and avoid a handful of ...

ST. LOUIS — Powerful storm systems are common for the St. Louis region throughout spring, sometimes bringing the risk of very large hail. The National Weather Service considers hail bigger than 2 and ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A routine oil change at a local Take 5 Oil Change service center led to significant engine damage for Greensboro resident Adjoa Botwe-Rankin. The ordeal began when a technician ...