AutoAfterWorld.COM — The first thing to check is whether the charger or whatever it is you're plugging into the outlet isn't the problem. Try plugging it into a different outlet to see make sure it's working. Once you're sure that what you're plugging in...
By Rick Popely, Cars.com ABS stands for antilock braking system, and if the ABS warning light is illuminated in your gauge cluster that means the antilock system has been deactivated because of a malfunction. Your vehicle's regular brakes should work fine, but the antilock feature that...
The promise that you'll be able to connect to the internet, listen to music you bring on your own device, get step-by-step navigation instructions and do it all by barking commands at your car like a drill sergeant make the infotainment systems available in today's vehicles...
Brake life depends mainly on the amount and kind of driving you do, such as city versus highway, and your driving style. Some drivers just use the brakes more than others. For that reason, it’s hard to recommend time or mileage guidelines. On any car more than two years old, it’s a...
Squeaks, squeals and metal-to-metal grinding noises are typical signs you’re past due for new brake pads and/or rotors. Other signs include longer stopping distances and more pedal travel before you feel significant braking force. If it’s been more than two years since your brake...
Based on current events, we have to say, yes, they can go bad. We're referring to the recalls and investigations of airbags manufactured by Japan-based Takata Corp., a major global auto-parts supplier. In the U.S., millions of vehicles produced by Honda, General Motors, Toyota, Nissan,...
By Rick Popely, Cars.com
Aside from a dead battery or faulty charging system, the most common auto electric issues owners are likely to experience are burned-out light bulbs.
After bulbs, though, it's likely potluck: Electrical problems could crop up in many places, from the stereo to an...
AutoAfterWorld.COM — The labor time it takes to replace the motor mounts can bring the price to more than $1,000 on some vehicles. On the Honda Odyssey minivan, for example, we've seen price quotes of $1,000 for just one new motor mount and $1,800 for all three.
Many motor (or engine) and...
By Rick Popely, Cars.com A vehicle's alternator generates the power that charges the battery, and when that power flow slows to a trickle or stops, you will be unable to use its electrical accessories, or the car will just stop running. If the alternator is the culprit, it could be because...
The engine air filter (which cleans the air going into the engine) should be changed every two years or sooner on most vehicles. Many manufacturers recommend every two years but say it should happen more often if most of your driving is done in a major urban area with heavy traffic and poor air...
AutoAfterWorld.COM — If the battery warning light (a light in the shape of a battery) comes on while you're driving, that means the charging system isn't working, but the fault may lie in something other than the battery. The cause could be a loose or corroded battery cable or...
The head gasket is a seal between the engine block and the cylinder head. The only time it should be replaced is if it develops leaks that allow engine coolant to seep internally or externally, where it should be visible. Internal leaks allow coolant to be burned in the combustion chambers....
AutoAfterWorld.COM — Tesla is voluntarily recalling several thousand power adapters for a risk of overheating. Related: Tesla Adds Self-Drive to Entire Lineup Tesla said that in November it had two reports of NEMA 14-30 (a standard of the National Electrical Manufacturers...
The schedule for replacing a timing belt varies by manufacturer, with some saying it should be every 60,000 miles and others 100,000 miles or more. (Some engines have timing chains that shouldn’t require periodic replacement.) If the timing belt breaks, the engine can’t run. Worse,...
AutoAfterWorld.COM — Tesla is voluntarily recalling several thousand power adapters for a risk of overheating. Related: Tesla Adds Self-Drive to Entire Lineup Tesla said that in November it had two reports of NEMA 14-30 (a standard of the National Electrical Manufacturers...