Car warning lights and symptoms: can I drive it?

Plain-English answers for UK drivers: what a warning light or symptom usually means, whether it is safe to keep driving, what to do now, and what a garage will check.

• NO. STOP.Can I drive with the coolant warning light on?

  Red coolant or engine temperature light on? Stop safely and let the engine cool. What it means, causes, what to do and typical UK repair costs.

• CAREFULLY.Can I drive with the engine management light on?

  Engine management light on? Steady usually means drive carefully and book a check. Flashing means stop. Causes, what to do and typical UK costs.

• NO. STOP.Can I drive with the oil pressure light on?

  Red oil pressure light on? Stop safely and switch off. What it means, common causes, what a garage checks and typical UK repair costs.

• CAREFULLY.Can I drive with the tyre pressure light on?

  Tyre pressure light on? Stop safely, check your tyres and inflate to spec. What it means, MOT rules, what a garage checks and typical UK costs.