Expert advice on car maintenance

Because there are several possibilities, and because brakes are a crucial safety feature, it is best to have a pro diagnose noise.

It's important to take care of your car before you put it into storage. Here are a few tips to make sure your car is ready to go when you are.

Oxygen sensors are not among the maintenance items that need to be replaced regularly, so they typically are replaced only when they fail.

VSA stands for vehicle stability assist, which is the proprietary term for the electronic stability control system used on Honda and Acura vehicles.

TCS is a feature on all vehicles that prevents the drive wheels from losing traction on slippery surfaces.

Overfilling with oil can cause foaming, which turns a slippery lubricant into a sudsy fluid with air bubbles that diminish the lubricating and cooling properties.

Here are brands that offer some form of complimentary scheduled maintenance for their 2021 new vehicles.