What Does Anti-Lock Brake System Mean?
ABS helps you steer while braking hard. Learn what pedal pulsing means, when an ABS light needs diagnosis, and when a brake warning means stop.
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What Is a Vehicle Alignment?
An alignment sets your wheel angles to your car's specifications. Learn what the shop checks, what the report shows and which symptoms to mention.
What Is Tire Alignment?
Tire alignment measures and corrects wheel angles so your car tracks straight and wears its tires evenly. Check cold tire pressure before paying for it.
What Are ABS Brakes on a Car?
ABS brakes help keep wheels rolling so you can steer during a hard stop. A pulsing pedal can be normal; an ABS light that stays on needs attention.
VW Recalls Tiguan Over Body Control Module Reset
Volkswagen recalls certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles because BCM software may trigger a reset, stalling the engine or disrupting lights or the camera.
VW Recalls 208,724 Tiguan, Atlas and Audi Q3 Over Steering Bolt
Volkswagen recalls 208,724 Tiguan, Atlas and Audi Q3 vehicles over a steering rack bolt that can corrode and break, causing loss of steering control.
What Does ESC Mean on a Car?
ESC means Electronic Stability Control. See what a flashing, steady or OFF light means, and when another brake warning changes your next step.
What Is a Tire Speed Rating?
A tire speed rating is the letter beside the load rating that shows its maximum sustained speed under specified conditions.
NHTSA Releases First Pedestrian Safety Ratings for Models
NHTSA released its first pedestrian protection assessments for model year 2027 vehicles, covering 102 models from 10 manufacturers in the 5-Star Safety Ratings.
How to Tell the Age of a Tire
The last four DOT digits give a tire's manufacturing week and year. Read them to work out its age, then check what that age means for your tire.
AAA Puts Average New Vehicle Ownership Cost at $12,863 a Year
AAA's new driving costs study puts average new vehicle ownership at $12,863 a year, or $1,071.92 a month, with depreciation the largest single expense.
Chrysler Recalls MOPAR Roof Rack Kits Over Loose Pivot Bolts
Chrysler's MOPAR roof rack recall potentially affects 3,038 units. Crossbars could detach. Dealers will fit replacement pivot bolts at no cost.
Jeep Wagoneer Recall Covers Loose Roof Rack Bolts
Chrysler is recalling certain Jeep Wagoneer SUVs because roof rack bolts may be loose. A free repair and owner notices are planned.
How to Put Air in Car Tires
To put air in car tires, find the recommended pressure, use your own gauge at the pump, and recheck each tire after filling.
How to Check Tire Size
Read the driver’s door placard for the factory tire size, then compare it with the complete sidewall code on each tire on your car.
GM's New Truck UI Spreads 60 Inches Of Display Across The Cabin
GM previews a truck interface with displays totaling 60 inches for its redesigned 2027 pickups. Pricing and a sales date were not provided.
GM Shows New Truck Interface Debuting On Silverado And Sierra
GM says its new truck interface will debut on Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups for 2027, featuring split-screen navigation and towing displays.
VIOFO Adds T340 and T330 Dashcam Series Plus BP60 Battery Pack
VIOFO announced the T340 Series, T330 Series, A149 Pro Duo and BP60 battery pack. No prices or release dates were given for any of the new products.
Ford Recalls Bronco Over Curtain Air Bag Bracket
Ford recalls 2,711 2026 Bronco vehicles over a right-side curtain air bag bracket that may tear the bag. Dealers will widen the bracket gap free of charge.
How to Make Your Car Air Conditioner Colder
Vent a hot cabin briefly, then close the windows and use A/C with recirculation. Weak airflow or persistently warm air needs a closer look.
How to Check a Vehicle for Open Recalls by VIN
Enter your VIN in the free federal recall lookup. An open result needs action; a zero result means no unrepaired recall appears within the lookup’s coverage.
Why Does My Car Alarm Keep Going Off?
If your car alarm keeps going off, disarm it with Unlock, then look for an ajar warning, a pressed Panic button or a 12V battery problem.
Why Is My Tire Pressure Light On?
A steady tire pressure light usually means low air. Check all four tires with a gauge; a light that flashes first points to a monitoring fault.
Can a Check Engine Light Come On for an Oil Change?
A check engine light isn't an oil change reminder. Oil trouble or something disturbed during service can trigger it, so identify the warning first.
