Advice

The alternator powers the starter motor for the engine and the various computers, lights, power windows and locks, wipers and other electrical accessories.

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.

Can you get a car loan with poor credit? Yes, most people still can borrow money for a car, but you should expect to pay additional interest.

Those annoying calls that remind you that your vehicle’s warranty has expired, or is about to, may not just be aggressive telemarketing. They might be scams, the FTC warns.

Once your car’s warranty expires, the cost of all repairs comes out of the pockets of owners, and nervousness about that prospect has made buying an extended warranty a popular option.

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.

Also known as guaranteed auto protection, gap insurance is typically optional but may be required by some lenders, and it is included in some leases.

Many view payload only in terms of how much cargo a vehicle can carry, but it refers to both passengers and cargo combined.