Sometimes, it's the small car parts we think about the least that can cause the biggest problems. Take spark plugs, for example, as failing to remove seized spark plugs can threaten the engine.

Well, congratulations, Kent. You’ve just written to a third mechanic who can’t find anything wrong with it. But I’ll give you a few ideas for your fourth mechanic. I’m going to assume that your ...

Generally, there's no need to replace the disc brake calipers during a routine pad replacement. You should only change the ...

I got an instant email off the recent column that I wrote about squeaky brakes in a car that was left in the garage for two months. The reader, who owns a subcompact car, is asking if it’s okay to ...

When the car is sluggish, the wheels are difficult to roll, the wheel rims are unusually hot or burning, the brake pedal ...

Two mechanics couldn’t find anything wrong with my non-functional parking brake. Well, congratulations, Kent. You’ve just written to a third mechanic who can’t find anything wrong with it. But I’ll ...