Maintenance

J.D. Power’s Customer Service Index Study measures service satisfaction at both franchised dealerships and aftermarket repair facilities among owners of one- to three-year-old vehicles.

There are several things you can try, and while one might not be completely effective, it’s possible a combination might work better.

When it comes to cleaning salt-stained carpets and floormats, there’s an inexpensive and simple remedy.

A new study surveyed more than 3,000 owners of vehicles equipped with crash-avoidance technology, and over half the respondents who said they’ve had repairs stated they had problems with the technologies after the repair was completed.

Coolant leaks aren’t always easy to find, as air blowing through the front of the car can spread coolant all over, and that means the puddle you see on the ground may not be directly under the leak.

Damage from road de-icing methods cost U.S. drivers more than $3 billion a year in rust repairs. Here are ways to avoid the issue.

Gasoline is very flammable, so if you smell it in or near your car, you should try to determine why before you start the engine.

Common sources of oil leaks are at the oil pan or oil filter, valve covers, timing cover or the crankshaft main seals.

Although the ideal way to check tire tread wear is with a tread-depth gauge, you can get by with what’s known as the “penny test” or just using your fingers.

With EVs, when the temps drop, driving range drops — sometimes by a lot. It’s important to understand your EV’s range limitations and the need to charge more often in cold weather.