Forbes

Vehicles Are Costing More To Repair—Here’s What It Costs To Fix The Most Common Problems

The most frequent “check engine light” fix noted in a recent report is to replace the catalytic converter, which costs an average $1,313. It should come as no surprise to anyone who’s been paying ...

When A Solid Check Engine Light Turns On, How Long Is It Safe To Keep Driving?

Without a diagnostic tool, it's challenging to determine what is wrong with your car and whether to keep driving when a solid ...
Tire Business

CarMD report: 'check engine' repair costs rose 6.5% in 2018

IRVINE, Calif. — U.S. vehicle owners had to pay 6.5 percent more last year versus 2017 to cover "check engine" repair issues, according to the latest CarMD.com Corp.'s 2019 Vehicle Health Index. The ...
NerdWallet

Don’t Ignore Your Check Engine Light: How to Handle It

The check engine light means one of your car’s systems is malfunctioning. If it’s flashing, pull over as soon as you safely can. If it’s steady, follow these simple steps. Many, or all, of the ...
Yahoo Finance

Top 3 Reasons Your Check Engine Light Is on and How to Fix It

Three of the main reasons the check engine light or malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) turns on are: a loose fuel cap, issues with the ignition system, and problems with the emissions system. Many ...
Autoblog

Check Engine lights cost more to fix in 2023, CarMD data shows

View post: BMW Drops Sweet 2026 4 Series Coupe Lease Deals for September CarMD sells an OBDII device for vehicle repair shops and car owners that plugs into a car’s diagnostic port. Because the device ...
Forbes

Here's How Much It Costs To Fix A Car's 'Check Engine' Problems

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. With both new-car prices and fuel costs on the rise, today’s motorists are ...

Dashboard Decoded: What your car’s warning lights are telling you

It’s time to head back to Babcock Automotiveto make sure your car is running smoothly. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on ...
jdpower

Check Engine Light - What It Means and What to Do About It

When the check engine light comes on in a vehicle, it’s indicating that there is some issue with the car that should be checked out. It could be something minor, such as the gas cap not being screwed ...
Yahoo Finance

CarMD Finds Check Engine Repair Costs Down Slightly

IRVINE, Calif., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CarMD, a leading provider of information that helps drivers make better-educated decisions about their vehicle's health, today published its 2025 CarMD ® ...
The Daily Dot

‘This thing is loose’: Mechanic works on Kia with an engine problem at only 59,000 miles. He realizes it’s a common problem with the gasoline cap

When multiple warning lights pop up on your car, it’s easy to panic. However, the issue might be more common and simpler to fix than you’d expect. In the clip, which has over 58,300 views, he shows a ...
Detroit Free Press

Where Michigan ranks on check engine light-related car repair costs

When the check engine lights comes on in your car, often there's a moment of dread or panic. The warning usually isn't a good sign and can come come with costly repairs. However, a recent report shows ...