A: Cheap auto parts are often counterfeit. Not only may they fail to work properly, buying counterfeit parts harms the true manufacturers’ income and reputation.

Q: I have a 2010 Honda Accord with 110,000 miles on it. I am going to replace the spark plugs. The recommended iridium spark plugs, NGK or Denso, are very expensive. Some online prices for the same… ...

Q: I have a 2010 Honda Accord with 110,000 miles on it. I am going to replace the spark plugs. The recommended iridium spark plugs, NGK or Denso, are very expensive. Some online prices for the ...

You can dispose of used (or even fresh) oil at any auto parts store, usually at no cost. Q: I have a 2014 Ford Fusion. I noticed my brake lights were not going out after the car was turned off.

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I have checked the owner’s manual for my vehicle and cannot find a way to disable the auto park brake feature. Is this something that cannot be disabled, or am I missing something?

A: Auto parts stores usually collect a core charge, which they refund when the old parts are returned. If you have ever bought a battery, you will be familiar with this process. But that core ...

Q: I just traded in a 2014 Chevy Cruze and leased a 2017 Malibu. I didn't realize that the vehicle was equipped with auto stop/start until after I took delivery. I am retired and drive maybe 50 ...

This week's Motormouth column answers auto-related questions on Subaru repairs, Chevy digital mirrors, how soon do you need new tires & more. Motormouth: Does costly repair on newer Subaru seem ...

I have checked the owner’s manual for my vehicle and cannot find a way to disable the auto park brake feature. Is this something that cannot be disabled, or am I missing something?