Alternative Car Care

05/09/2025

The dashboard of a car offers plenty of helpful information, but what does the ESC dashboard light mean?

The dashboard of a car offers plenty of helpful information, but some of the symbols can be hard to interpret. What does the ESC dashboard light mean?

05/02/2025

Here are some of the most common car warning light indicators, and what to do if they light up when you're on the road.

Here are some of the most common car warning light indicators, and advice from CR's auto pros on what to do if they light up when you're on the road.

04/25/2025

A little advance planning can go a long way when it comes to gas usage.

Experts share their advice for improving your car's fuel efficiency while gas is so expensive.

04/18/2025

Driving in the dark is considerably more dangerous than driving in the day. Don't let daylight savings throw you off your game.

04/11/2025

This common mistake can warp your brake rotors—learn why and how.

Forgetting to release the parking brake? This common mistake can warp your brake rotors—learn why and how to avoid costly damage.

04/04/2025

Your car dashboard has several warning lights, with each having its own meaning.

The EPC Light is a troubleshooting light that appears most commonly on cars made by Volkswagen Audi, but it could be a sign of something seriously wrong.

03/28/2025

Find out how racing technology made its way into production vehicles, improving our rides along the way.

Auto racing is about much more than speed. Find out how racing technology made its way into production vehicles, improving our rides along the way.

03/21/2025

Your car's warning lights can let you know when something needs immediate attention, and a circle with an exclamation mark is one you'll want to check ASAP.

03/14/2025

Some cars from decades past featured dashboards with strange and beautiful gauges and controls. Here are some dashboard features we'll probably never see again.

03/07/2025

Back in the day, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive were niche features.

Your four-wheel-drive can do amazing things.

02/28/2025

Bad driving and maintenance habits can be detrimental to your vehicle's lifespan.

Bad driving and maintenance habits can be detrimental to your vehicle's lifespan, and if you're not careful, you might not see it make it to 100,000 miles.

02/21/2025

Keeping your car clean is vital, whether you do it for safety, aesthetics, or performance.

Keeping your car clean is vital, whether you do it for safety, aesthetics, or performance. Certain techniques can help you do the job correctly every time.