GM promised a free fix for 721,000 recalled 6.2L V8 Silverados, but technicians are only swapping your oil cap and pouring in 0W-40 oil. Fed-up owners are watching their engines lock up anyway, ...

Cracked block? There aren't many two-word combinations that send a shiver up a car guy's spine. In most cases that means the block is DOA, and it's worth its weight in scrap only. Sometimes there is ...

Today’s cars and trucks are literally rolling test beds of technology, which has tended to make the days of the so-called shade tree mechanic and eyeball diagnoses of what ails a given model a distant ...

Engines that seem to defy time and usage are a rare find in the automotive world. These powerhouses not only offer longevity but also ease of repair, making them favorites among enthusiasts and ...

Your old, reliable engine has been coughing up some strange, but concerning noises. So, you call your mechanic to find out what the problem and solution are to restoring its harmonious hum. But the ...

The costs of buying a new or used car have climbed in recent years, and so has the average repair bill. If a vehicle purchase or major repair isn’t in the cards (or budget), maintaining the health of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. This article is more than 5 years old. According to CarMD.com, the national ...