When behind the wheel of your car, the last thing you want to discover are odd squeeks, creaks, and other noises. In particular, noise emitted when turning a standard steering wheel while stationary is a cause for concern. But is this a minor maintenance issue, or is this an indicator of a more serious problem? … Read more
If you’ve ever been driving at low speeds and your car starts making a strange noise, it can be frustrating. Not only is the noise annoying, but it can also be a sign that something is wrong with your vehicle. So, why would your car make noise when turning at a low speed? Cars generally … Read more
Those that own a Toyota vehicle no doubt love all the safety and fuel efficiency features that come with the vehicle. However, they may wonder about some things like what the letters VSC mean on a button on their car. They wonder even more what it means if the VSC light comes on. The VSC … Read more
It’s easy to get stressed out when your car shakes when accelerating. Unfortunately, this problem is bound to happen, especial if you have an older car – and many drivers are going to be totally unaware of what their car is trying to tell them while it shakes after they accelerate. I myself have stumbled … Read more
Getting an alignment is a regular part of maintenance for your vehicle, and it’s common to notice a few changes in your vehicle’s ride and performance after an alignment. Most of the time those changes are for the better, but it’s common to wonder if ride height might be affected by your most recent alignment. … Read more
It’s never a good sign when you start to feel your car vibrating under you while you’re driving. Most people start wondering what could be the source of the vibration, and it’s normal to think of worst-case scenarios first. But that ignores one of the most common and fixable problems, bad wheel alignment. Yes, in … Read more
Tire balancing and alignment are often confused. Both of them serve an important role in making sure your wheels/vehicle is in its best condition and performance. You don’t have to balance your tires before an alignment, it is completely up to you. They are 2 separate services aiming at different things. Tire balancing is done … Read more
Malfunctions of shock absorbers greatly affect the behavior of the car on the road. Shock absorbers (otherwise known as a damper) provide not only comfort while driving but also safety. Efficient shock absorbers ensure that the tires are in constant contact with the road surface so that wheels do not lose traction even on bumps. Knowing … Read more
Do you have a new clunking noise coming from your car when you hit the brakes? Before you start looking for a quote on new brakes, you may want to check some other things. Chances that your brakes are what is clunking is one of the last things it is. There are a lot of … Read more
You may hear many kinds of noises when you turn the car. And depending on what kind of noise the car is making, you can tell what could be broken or just needs your attention If your car is under perfect maintenance condition then you should not hear any noise when you turn your car. … Read more