Q. Some newer cars ( Mercedes as an example) do not have an oil dipstick. This complicates a DIY oil change. Is this stupid ...

John Paul, an ASE-Certified Master technician, has been answering readers' questions on their car troubles for The Providence Journal for several years. We've put together this compilation of the most ...

The engine starts when jumped, but it has a loud revving up sound and a gas smell. The noise does not stop and the smell is ...

Q. Some newer cars (Mercedes as an example) do not have an oil dipstick. This complicates a DIY oil change. Is this stupid engineering or an attempt to save money on production costs? A. We are seeing ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: After last week’s blizzard, my car was shaking on the way to work, as if the tires were going to fall off. On the way home, the ride was better and ...