We'll start with a dash light that isn't technically a warning light. The fog light symbol looks a lot like the one used for ...

It's important to make sure that everything in your car works properly. Knowing whether it is time to change your car's oil, ...

These symbols, often called "idiot lights," are aimed at being easy to understand. But for many drivers, young and old alike, it's not that easy.

Like many things, cars are not perfect. It is fair to assume something is eventually going to break or stop working no matter what sort of car you buy, and no matter how reliable it is rumored to be.