My 2013 Subaru Outback recently freaked me out. Just out of the driveway, I noticed the “check engine” light was on, and the brake and cruise control lights were flashing. I eventually Googled these ...

Question: I have a 1999 Ford Ranger. My check-engine light came on — and it has stayed on. A mechanic checked it and said I needed a new gas cap. I replaced it, but the light is still on. Please help!

Driving a car is one of those things that works best when you don’t have to worry about how everything works. You have enough to pay attention to on the road without having to worry about what’s going ...