Advice

Many manufacturers have been switching from mechanical to electrically activated door handles, causing a headache for owners and potentially creating a hazard in emergencies.

Many car owners understand the importance of prepping their vehicles for winter, but springtime is likewise a good time to give your vehicle a once-over and do some basic maintenance.

It can be cheaper to change your oil yourself versus taking it to an oil-change shop or dealership, but it’s important to determine if it’s worth the time, trouble and risk.

Some maintenance tasks are easy enough for the average consumer to handle, but others might be best done by a shop or dealer — even if you have the skills to do it yourself.

Since modern automatic transmissions are generally seamless, any noticeable symptoms are important warnings that should prompt an immediate diagnosis.

If you’re considering shuffling out your old car to welcome in a new one, it helps to figure out your priorities ahead of time in order to best weigh the pros and cons of whether to trade in or sell yourself.

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

Electric-vehicle range is majorly affected by subzero temperatures. Follow our tips to avoid being stuck with an ice-cold brick for a car.

Here is a ranking by brand of new-car warranties for retail buyers based on three main types of coverage and grouped from best to industry average.

Shoppers can obtain a free vehicle history report via some used-car listings on Cars.com; by requesting one during a private-party purchase; or by using free, limited services.