NO COLD AIR FROM AIR CONDITIONER
During summertime, there’s hot weather outside of your car and an air conditioner on full blast on the inside of your car. And chances are that at the time you need your car air conditioning most is when it quits on you and starts blowing cool or even warm air. So why is your car […]
BURNING SMELL WHILE DRIVING
While we all can most likely figure out for ourselves that a burning smell coming from our car isn’t a good thing, we may not know the exact location the odor is coming from. Many drivers catch a strong smell and immediately assume it’s a problem with their oil storage components when in reality there […]
SQUEALING, SQUEAKING, OR GRINDING NOISES
Squealing noises might occur at different times, such as accelerating, decelerating and braking, or just idling. Whenever that annoying sound occurs, it’s something to pay attention to and have checked out by a mechanic. There are a few possible causes for such noises to be coming from your car, and all of them might mean […]
SLOW TO START
If your engine will turn over but just won’t start you could have a few different problems. To start, your engine needs the right amount of fuel, a spark at the right time and air to mix with the fuel. Below are the likely causes of slow to start vehicles 1) Bad wiring: Your starter […]
DIM HEADLIGHTS
Along with your brakes, the headlights in your vehicle are one of the most important safety features of your car and one of the most easily taken for granted. Drivers rely on headlights to help them in low visibility conditions. Unfortunately, all sorts of issues can result in headlights that are too dim or fail […]
WATER ON FLOORBOARD
Water doesn’t belong in your car’s interior. It can lead to mold, rust, corrosion and even cause electrical problems with the wires running all over your vehicle. Because of the way that a car’s engine and climate control systems are designed, water can leak into the cabin from the engine bay if there’s a problem! […]
AIR CONDITIONER MAKES NOISE
The AC system of your vehicle is designed to keep you comfortable when temperature rises. It’s designed to operate quietly, so there should be little to no noise from an air conditioning system that’s in good working order. While your air conditioner is technically a separate system, it’s tied to the rest of the engine […]
7 TRANSMISSION ISSUES
All car owners should be aware of any potential transmission problems. A vehicle’s transmission is simply what transfers the power from the engine to the drive wheels. If the transmission and its components fail to work, you car will not run. Here are some common transmission symptoms you should fix before it’s too late. 1. […]
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OR NOISE
There are lots of common causes of engine vibration in a car, and they all result in shaking and noises that can be quite alarming and sometimes scary. However, if you know what some of the most frequent causes of engine vibration are, it will help you not only to avoid too much stress and […]
OIL LEAK
One proven way to be sure that you’ve gone far too long without an oil change is that oil is leaking from your vehicle engine. One of the most typical signs of oil leak is seeing a puddle of greasy-looking brown liquid under your car, after it has been parked for a while. However, if […]