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The chief issue we encountered, and the one that finally prompted us to take our Model Y in for service, was a faulty rear-window regulator.
By Brian Normile
November 6, 2023
Problems with your vehicle’s catalytic converter might first become apparent through poor acceleration, a rotten-egg smell from the exhaust, or the check-engine light coming on.
By Rick Cotta
October 29, 2023
To combat a wave of vehicle theft, Hyundai and Kia have developed a software fix and will even be sponsoring mobile clinics to install the software in five U.S. cities.
By Jared Gall
October 26, 2023
A dirty air filter won’t allow your engine to “breathe” as freely as it should, reducing the performance of your car.
By Rick Cotta
September 24, 2023
While changing your oil every 3,000 miles was standard practice many years ago, modern lubricants and advances in engine materials and tolerances have largely made that frequency unnecessary.
By Rick Cotta
September 10, 2023
Even though a wheel alignment isn’t a normal maintenance item, and there isn’t a set mileage or time interval for having it done, you should recognize the indications for when it might be needed for your vehicle.
By Rick Cotta
August 27, 2023
How often you need to change your car’s brake fluid is covered in the maintenance section of your owner’s manual, and it can vary greatly.
By Rick Cotta
August 13, 2023
What may need recharging in your car’s air-conditioning system is the refrigerant that circulates through the system to create cold air.
By Rick Cotta
July 23, 2023
If you find yourself turning the key to no avail, here's a quick rundown on jump-starting your car.
By Rick Cotta
June 25, 2023
If the ABS warning light is illuminated in your gauge cluster, that means the antilock system has been deactivated because of a malfunction.
By Rick Cotta
June 11, 2023