Problems with catalytic converters are one of the most common causes of check engine lights, but they’re extremely expensive ...

Modern vehicles and the internal combustion engines that power them — well, most of them, that is — have come a long way in recent decades. From inefficient carburetor systems to fuel injection and, ...

Like finding a good contractor, tailor, or other skilled profession, selecting a mechanic or body shop you can trust with major repair jobs is becoming harder to do. You approve each estimate or ...

Cars making loud noises are never a good sign and are a particular hassle when the cause of the noise is a missing catalytic converter. Catalytic converters are regularly targeted car parts, sometimes ...

When Ken Shay of Chicago went out to start his 2013 Lexus RX 350 SUV parked near his Lincoln Park apartment on a recent weekday morning, he was in for a rude awakening. His trusty ride was locked up ...

As noted in this story, an aftermarket part falls under one of two categories: it's either a replacement part, or it's an add-on or modified part. However, there is one important exception to this ...

Auto warranties are very specific in the parts they do and do not cover. And with so many parts costing a near fortune to fix, it’s important to understand what’s covered under your warranty. Keep ...

Claims for stolen catalytic converters doubled in the year ending June 2022, according to State Farm, the largest auto insurer in the U.S., whose customers reported more than 43,200 stolen converters ...