In many cases, it's safe to keep driving when a solid check engine light turns on, but it's a sign to get the car diagnosed ...

There are few things more distracting when driving than a check engine light, or CEL. The CEL is a vague, catch-all light that indicates there is an error somewhere ...

When the check engine light comes on in a vehicle, it’s indicating that there is some issue with the car that should be checked out. It could be something minor, such as the gas cap not being screwed ...

Ignoring a check engine light might feel harmless if the car still runs smoothly, but the warning signals more than a minor inconvenience. Driving with that light on can lead to higher repair costs, ...

My car’s check engine light keeps on coming back John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who keeps getting warning messages in his convertible.

In order for our cars to carry us to and from our various destinations reliably, all the parts must work together smoothly. The fuel and air intake systems provide the ingredients necessary to power ...

Uh-oh. A warning light has turned on in your car. What should you do? Thankfully the Car Doctor, John Paul from AAA Northeast, has the answers.

We can't leave April behind without sharing CarMD's annual overview of check engine light-related car repair costs and trends. The list is published every April during Car Care Month. The latest CarMD ...

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 ...

Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the check-engine light—also known as a malfunction indicator light (MIL). This is your car trying to tell you it has ...