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 ...

There's plenty to keep in mind as a newly qualified driver. Grasping road priorities is one challenge, but another essential skill is recognising your dashboard warning lights. It's simple to overlook ...

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.

The sudden dip in temperatures, reaching record lows today, lowered tire pressure. Here's why you shouldn't ignore the low ...

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

You may have seen warnings that Google is telling all of its users to change their Gmail passwords due to a breach. That’s ...

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 roadside fire.

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