If you're unfamiliar with cars, you might think squealing brakes are a normal part of your aging vehicle. Maybe with some WD-40, or if you left the car alone for a day or two, the noisy, annoying ...

Even if you aren't a mechanic, there are ways you can tell there's something wrong with your vehicle. Here's what to listen ...

Dear Car Talk: I drive a 2001 GMC Jimmy with about 230,000 miles. Recently, I drove it cross-country from New Orleans to Portland, Ore., with a U-Haul trailer in tow. We had a few problems, but we ...

Federal regulations mandate brake wear specifications. For example, air disc brakes must have 1⁄16 of an inch of lining; air drum brakes must have 1⁄4 of an inch. Some types of failures can cause a ...

When it comes to cars and car parts, a lot goes into sending you down the road and making sure you can come to a stop when you arrive at your destination. As you're probably aware, our vehicles rely ...