Any dashboard warning light left on when your car enters the test bay will now result in an automatic MOT failure. That includes the engine management light, the ABS warning, the airbag indicator and ...

Going over the river and through the woods was more dangerous back when cars had crummy bias-ply tires, rear-wheel drive, and less effective drum brakes. In today’s world, you can feel confident ...

There was a time that I’d walk into the service department at a car dealership and they’d either recognize me or my car from the magazine I worked for. They’d make small talk about the last issue they ...

Nothing can fill a motorist with dread quite like seeing something on their vehicle's dashboard light up. Well, ideally, everything will light up when you first start your vehicle, but after a couple ...

The traction control system has been standard on vehicles since 2012. It helps to prevent slippage when driving on slick surfaces. However, there are times when something can go wrong with the system ...

The Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is installed in many Toyota & Lexus cars, and its job is to stabilize your car if it slips in severe weather conditions. When the VSC system senses that your car is ...

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 ...

The Ford Falcon is a full-sized car that was produced by Ford Australia from 2008 to 2014. It was the first iteration of the seventh and last generation of the Falcon. To make a fresh start, Ford ...

Out of all the fluids that could be leaking from your car, brake fluid might be one of the hardest to diagnose. It doesn’t have a color, it doesn’t have a particularly strong smell, and it might not ...

An illuminated ABS light signals a fault in the anti-lock braking system, which could affect safe stopping in emergencies. While vehicles can still brake without ABS, drivers should slow down, ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...