When the dreaded malfunction indicator light turns on, it’s not the end of the world. Here’s how to cope with an MIL! Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the ...

Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. You're driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or ...

Imagine driving down the road when a light suddenly appears on the dashboard. For some, it is easy to figure out what the symbol means and what action to take next. But many are unclear on what ...

Every warning light on your car’s instrument panel exists because a federal regulation demanded it. Those small glowing symbols are not decorative; they are standardized signals tied to specific ...

tWhen this light came on my dashboard, I used to throw my head back, close my eyes and whisper, “s***!” t The check engine light, also known as the MIL or maintenance indicator light, illuminates ...

Your car's dashboard symbols generally fall under one of two categories: specific indicators with a single clear meaning and broad warnings with multiple potential causes. Specific indicators like the ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. You’re driving along in your car or truck and suddenly a yellow light illuminates on your dash telling you to check or ...