Half of Drivers Have a Dashboard Warning Light On

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Are you one of the nearly half (49%) of drivers who have a warning light (check engine, ABS, tire pressure, oil) on your vehicle’s dashboard right now? Life is busy and expensive. But CarMD wants you to know why it’s never a good idea to ignore what your car’s trying to tell you.

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Here’s What You Need to Know:

Ignoring the check engine light can cost you

  • It puts your safety at risk
  • It hurts your fuel economy
  • It can snowball into more than one repair
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Top 3 Reasons Your Check Engine Light’s On

CarMD tracks tens of millions of check engine fixes every year, and reports on trending fixes and repairs in our Vehicle Health Index, published annually since 2011. Here are the top 3 fixes and average repair cost:

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  • Replace Catalytic Converter ($1,300)
  • Replace Oxygen Sensor ($270)
  • Tighten or Replace Gas Cap (free to tighten. $28 to replace)
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  • CarMD tells you why the light’s on and how serious it is
  • Ask CarMD answers your car questions 24/7 thanks to CarMD’s database of more than 100 million verified repairs
  • It tells you what parts are needed and what repairs should cost – so you don’t overpay!
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This handy device plugs into your vehicle and pairs with a no-subscription app to proactively monitor your car’s health. It’s the same type of technology your mechanic uses, only it’s made for everyday drivers. It sends you real-time notifications for hidden car problems and can catch issues before they trigger the pesky check engine light. The best part!?