You pull up to a red light, and the warm air coming from your vents gradually turns cold. As soon as you start driving again, the heat returns. If this sounds familiar, the change between idling and driving is one of the most useful clues for finding the problem. A car heater that blows cold … Read more
If your car vibrates in Reverse but not in Drive, that difference is one of the most useful clues you can give a mechanic. Reverse loads the engine, transmission and drivetrain differently from a forward gear. A component that seems perfectly normal in Park, Neutral or Drive can move, twist or make contact when the … Read more
If your car suddenly smells like a box of melted crayons after sitting in the sun, you are probably not imagining it—and there may not be a forgotten crayon hiding under the seat. A waxy or crayon-like smell inside a car can come from aging sound-deadening material, corrosion-protection wax, adhesives, insulation, carpet backing or other … Read more