Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. This article is more than 5 years old. According to CarMD.com, the national ...

The check engine light has always been a bit of a gamble. Sometimes it’s a loose gas cap. Other times, it’s a four-figure reminder that modern cars are way more complex than they need to be. What’s ...

Explore a common repair issue affecting Ford 3.5 V6 engines, with a practical look at the repair process, troubleshooting, and the steps involved in finding a solution.

GM promised a free fix for 721,000 recalled 6.2L V8 Silverados, but technicians are only swapping your oil cap and pouring in 0W-40 oil. Fed-up owners are watching their engines lock up anyway, ...

Cracked block? There aren't many two-word combinations that send a shiver up a car guy's spine. In most cases that means the block is DOA, and it's worth its weight in scrap only. Sometimes there is ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

Automotive experts report rising demand for engine repair services, driven by aging vehicles, delayed maintenance, and increasing repair costs worldwide. GRAND RAPIDS ...

Toyota's twin-turbo V6 woes continue to grow. The Japanese automaker has just expanded a recall covering these engines and debris-related failures. With the latest, which focuses on 2024 model year ...