Every warning light on your car’s instrument panel exists because a federal regulation demanded it. Those small glowing symbols are not decorative; they are standardized signals tied to specific ...

A nugget If you need new ones: The Consumer Reports tire survey found that 86% of buyers didn’t negotiate the price. But among the small percentage of people who did, 63% got a better deal. The median ...

If you’re driving a beloved older vehicle, like a reliable sedan from the early 2000s, or a classic weekend cruiser, you’re likely missing out on one of the most underrated safety features of the ...

A simple test for a faulty TPMS light is to lower one tire's pressure by 10 PSI and take a short drive to see if the warning light comes on. Changing transmission fluid on a high-mileage vehicle is ...

Part of the frustration of a check engine light is that it’s just so vague. It can signal anything from a looming powertrain ...

I'm a certified sleep science coach who has tested over 50 mattresses. Cold winter months can affect our mental and physical health in myriad ways, given the season’s long nights and limited daytime ...

TPMS service is part of the daily workflow in many of today’s tire shops, and it’s something techs deal with regularly.

If your car came from the factory with halogen or HID bulbs, you’re going to need to replace them or upgrade them down the line. Both of these bulb types lose light output over time; thus, even if ...

La Jolla Light News La Jolla student is named an American Heart Association Teen of Impact nominee By Ashley Mackin Solomon February 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.