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 ...

Engine knocking can result from one of several issues involving your engine. Whatever is causing it, it must be dealt with immediately so it doesn't become any worse. The knocking is a warning sign ...

When the check-engine light snaps on, it is not a suggestion, it is your car’s way of saying something in the powertrain or ...

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

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 ...

DALLAS — It helps to know a really good mechanic. A relative of mine recently needed to have her vehicle seriously repaired and went to one such mechanic, who said he wasn’t going to perform the ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Engine repairs aren’t cheap, but there is good news: You may not need an entirely new engine — just a repair. Even if you do need a new engine, it may be ...

Millions of people who drive a Hyundai or Kia may be eligible for a free replacement engine under a recent class action settlement. The trouble is that many car owners don't know it and are paying big ...