A knock sensor is an engine management component in modern internal combustion engines. It is designed to detect the sound of knocking or pinging in the engine, indicating an engine problem such as ...

Do tire pressure sensors use individual batteries (that may last only 10 years) rather than the car’s electrical system? Could such a battery replacement cost about $85 for each wheel? What about ...

So your car’s transmission is acting up or throwing a heart-stopping fault code and you want to find out if the speed sensors are causing it? Fabulous. Your car’s transmission speed sensors are vital ...

The automotive past is often recalled fondly. A fender bender was a nuisance, certainly, but the required repair was relatively predictable. The fix generally involved a new bumper cover, some paint ...

Since 2007, cars in the U.S. have been required to be fitted with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). This way, owners are well-informed about the status of their tire pressure while they're out ...

Karl is a Senior Editor at CarBuzz and first joined the company as a freelancer in 2019. After graduating as a copywriter and studying journalism, his early work life included stints in television ...

Owning a car has plenty of benefits but also carries significant responsibilities. Keeping a car in good shape requires allocating funds toward routine car maintenance, as well as unexpected repairs.

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As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...