The ignition system can be one of the more mysterious parts of a vehicle.

It is important to maintain a vehicle even if it isn't being driven, but if you have a car that has been ignored for a year or more, you may want to inspect a few things before you try to start it up and get it back on the road.

In their owners' manuals, some automakers may make a distinction between minor and major tune-ups when it comes to auto maintenance.

The distributor cap is a vital part of your vehicle, as it is ultimately this device that sends signals to each of the spark plugs, which in turn ignites your engine.

If you notice that no matter what channel you tune to, your car's radio is playing more static than hits, the ignition condenser may be to blame.