Thanks to advancements in automotive technology, cars can diagnose on their own with little intervention from humans. Here's four issues that your car can tell you.

1. When it's time to replace the oil
While in the past drivers would replace oil every 5,000 or 10,000 km (depending on manufacturer's advice and the oil) rule, now modern cars feature a light indication or LCD screens that alerts the driver to the presence of deposits in the oil tanks.

2. The present pressure in the tires
TPMs (tire pressure monitor) are now standard on the majority of new car models. We're not referring to the instrument you store in the car’s cabin or maintain in your glove compartment. The TPM we're talking about is built into your car and is meant to notify you when tire pressure reaches an unsafe level.

3. When it's time to replace brake pads
The newest technology is included in new automobiles. These include sensors that measure brake pads thickness. Depending on your car’s design, you will be alerted when they get thin and need to be replaced.

To signal that your brake pad thinning, some manufacturers use a light-up gauge, whereas in more complex systems, the message might be shown on an LCD screen.

4. The automobile has excessive interior moisture
Not all of the issues that current autos can detect are directly related to safety. Take, for instant, this handy mist sensor. A select automobile models, such as the Acura RLX, include this function.

It's meant to detect excessive moisture within your cabin and immediately switch on the AC to alleviate the passengers and driver. This also avoids car’s windows fogging, allowing you to see outside.