Hidden Signs That Your Vehicle Needs Service
Strange sounds
When you’re cruising down the road, you should typically be able to hear the engine, the radio, the climate control system, and a bit of ambient road noise. But if you aren’t listening, you may tune out any rattling, clunking, clicking, or grinding noises that your vehicle is making. If it sounds like there’s a coin tumbling around in a clothes dryer, there may be a loose lug nut in one of the hub caps. Grinding or squealing brakes indicate that it’s time for new brake pads or shoes. If you hear clicks or snaps when you steer, there’s probably an issue with the joints on your car’s front axle. And if you hear tapping or banging from under the hood, there may be a problem with the engine’s rods, pistons, or valves. Have your car checked out as soon as possible.