To keep your car running well, you'll need to stay on top of regular maintenance.

Many owners avoid popping the hood of their vehicle like a plague until it's unavoidable - typically when smoke is pouring out of it.

With gas prices on the rise, drivers are looking for just about any way they can improve their vehicle's fuel economy.

CarMD has revealed its second-annual vehicle health index report, and the overall finding is that putting off auto maintenance can be a costly proposition in the long run.

For those who want to begin maintaining and working on their own vehicles, spark plugs are a great place to start.