Gather as much information as possible about your car issue, including photos and videos capturing when a problem occurs. Not all information online is correct, and that goes for car repair advice.

Answers to common questions about our extensive surveysBy Consumer ReportsConsumer Reports receives a wide range of questions ...

Picture this — you're set to go out, and you try to start your car, but all you hear is a clicking noise. Even worse, nothing happens. Such a situation leaves you with two options. The first is ...

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Car problems are like bad weather, they will happen, but with some foresight, you can prepare for them. However, no car problem is scarier and more frustrating than your engine shutting down while ...

Every brand has different issues that pop up. Taking your car into the shop is never a fun experience, but you can rest assured knowing your ride is in good hands. The first step in taking care of any ...

For the most part, we love our cars, but they're rarely ever perfect. We asked our readers last week what the nagging issues with their cars were. The problems aren't enough to make a car undrivable, ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I have a 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS, which goes through a lot of oil. I am adding from 5 to 10 quarts of high-mileage oil between filter changes. I have ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brooke Crothers covers and reviews electric vehicles and autonomy. Mainstream, mass-market electric cars haven’t been around very ...