Gilbert Smith is an automotive journalist with over five years of specialized research and writing experience. Before joining CarBuzz in 2024, he produced in-depth buyer’s guides and feature articles ...

The “Check Engine” light is a car’s way of raising its hand to say, “Something’s off.” Sometimes it’s minor. Sometimes it’s your wallet’s worst day of the month (or year…). After two decades of ...

There are few things more distracting when driving than a check engine light, or CEL. The CEL is a vague, catch-all light that indicates there is an error somewhere ...

You would expect to see a 300,000-mile vehicle in pieces, sitting parked in one place, with little to no chance to set wheels on the road ever again. Not this 2006 Toyota Sequoia, though. The SUV has ...

The check engine light is one of the most dreaded alerts for any vehicle owner. Its sudden illumination often triggers anxiety about potential repairs, costly diagnostics, or unexpected breakdowns.

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*Estimated payments are calculated by Cars.com and are for informational purposes only. We’ve estimated your taxes based on your provided ZIP code. These estimates do not include title, registration ...

When your vehicle's check engine light (CEL) comes on, it's often a sign that something needs attention. But with over 20,000 parts working together in your car — many important for normal operation — ...

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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 ...