My 61-reg Toyota Avensis petrol with 95,000 miles was bought used from Toyota at 15,000 miles and scrupulously maintained. Recently the dash has shown warnings 'check parking brake' and 'check VSC' .

Knowing what these symbols mean can directly impact your (and your car's) safety. Like many things, cars are not perfect. It is fair to assume something is eventually going to break or stop working no ...

With dozens of different symbols lighting up modern car dashboards, it’s no wonder drivers can feel overwhelmed. From battery warnings to boot open alerts, the sheer number of icons can make it hard ...

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, joins Lisa Dent to talk about the indicators that appear on the dashboard in our cars and what they mean.

As winter approaches, many drivers are seeing that pesky light come on. A little maintenance now can help avoid bigger ...

Red or amber yellow warning lights illuminating a car’s instrument panel could mean trouble. The signals could mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive. Keith Huettl, a professor in the automotive program ...

When your car smells, smokes, or drips, it’s trying to warn you. Learn how to spot the signs before your ride turns into a ...

Fitch Ratings changed its outlook on the city's water and utility bonds from "stable" to "negative" last week. Think of it ...

Honda's Minder codes signal when it's time for oil and filter changes, tire rotations, brake checks, and other maintenance ...

My 1999 Holden Barina Cabrio won't rev. It starts and idles but after a while (maybe a full minute) it generally stalls. I have fitted a new fuel pump and filter 10,000km ago and the air cleaner is ...