One mechanic recommended starting your car for 30 seconds to a minute to allow the fluid to run through your car.

With a winter weather advisory looming, mechanics report a surge in appointments as drivers scramble to prepare both gas-powered and electric vehicles for the cold.

Abstract: This study addresses integrated bus maintenance and vehicle scheduling in a day-to-day dynamic operation setting to ensure that regular preventative maintenance and newly identified ...

A new survey finds 38% of drivers have ignored a check-engine light in the past year, making it the most common risky ...

Maintaining your car can be a daunting task, but avoiding many maintenance myths can save you a lot of time and money.

This slideshow talks about car maintenance tasks well worth doing.

But do they ever think about what it will cost to maintain and repair that car over the next 10 years? In a new ranking, Consumer Reports compares car brands on long-term maintenance and repair costs.

As temperatures drop and roads turn slick, winter does not just test drivers’ patience — it tests their vehicles. From weakened batteries to icy windshields, local auto shops weighed in on how drivers ...

Winter is here, and it has brought snow gremlins. Minnesota’s temperamental winter has added stress for drivers dealing with slick roadways, low tire pressure, gunked-up wheel wells and other issues ...

Whether you prefer doing your own car maintenance or taking your vehicle to a professional, car care is rarely straightforward. Even basic tasks, like changing the oil, require knowing the right type ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you become reliant on service technicians and automotive mechanics to handle basic maintenance items for your vehicle? Do you feel like ...