ABS or anti-lock brakes systems play an important role in vehicle safety and stop your wheels from locking in a skid. Here's how to tell if your car has ABS.

If your ABS packs up, you'll still have brakes on all four wheels, but without the benefit of the antilock feature. On most vehicles, this is not an issue, but on some notably pickup trucks thi ...

The ABS light may appear due to various issues, including things like low brake fluid, a blown fuse, worn-out brake pads, damaged sensor wires, a malfunctioning wheel speed sensor, and more.

The brake and ABS warning lights come on intermittently while driving, but the brakes seem to work fine. The previous owner said it had done this for several years, even after having a brake job.

If you don't know whether or not your car has anti-lock brakes, you should check the owner's manual or look for ABS dashboard displays.