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Understanding Your Car's Warning Lights: What They Mean and How to Respond

Understanding Your Car's Warning Lights: What They Mean and How to Respond

Your car's dashboard is full of warning lights to indicate issues with your vehicle. Knowing what they mean and how to address them can be the difference between a quick fix and major repair work. In this post, we'll go over the most common warning lights you should know about, what they mean, and how you should respond. Engine Warning Light The engine warning light is one of the most important lights to be aware of. This light can come in a variety of colors such as red, yellow, or amber, and indicates that there may be an issue with your engine. If you see this light turn on, it's best to have your vehicle looked at by a professional mechanic as soon as possible. Brake Warning Light Another important light to be aware of is the brake warning light. This may come in an orange or red color and it indicates that your brakes have experienced some type of problem. If this light turns on, you should ... read more