Car

You might have heard a strange whine under the hood, or noticed your dash lights flicker, and wondered what is wrong. It is a…

As we look at car parts, many folks think the alternator runs the car alone. It creates power, but it needs a steady base…

When you hear a loud chirp from your engine, you might suspect a bad bearing. Often, the trouble hides right inside the charging system,…

Each time you install a fresh part, you expect it to work for a long time. It feels like a punch to the gut…

Whether you are stuck on the side of the road, or your dashboard lights are flashing, a bad power system feels scary. You do…

Some mechanics tell you that you cannot check a part unless it is in the engine bay. That is just not true. You can…

The first time I saw a dead car, I blamed the starter motor right away. It makes sense, because you turn the key and…

While you might think the battery does all the heavy lifting, your car actually needs a constant flow of power to stay alive on…

You know that sinking feeling, when you pop the hood and see oil soaked all over your charging parts. It looks like a huge…

Always listen to your car, especially when your sound system acts up. That high-pitched buzz that follows your engine speed is annoying, but it…

It’s a scary feeling when your dashboard lights act up. You might think your battery is the problem, but sometimes the real culprit is…

During my morning commute, a sharp noise started under the hood. It sounded like a bird chirping, then it turned into a constant high-pitched…

Many people hear a high-pitched whine from their engine bay and assume the worst, often fearing a major repair bill. You might think it…

We all dread that moment when the dash lights up like a tree. You feel that pit in your stomach, your hands grip the…

Never ignore that strange, high-pitched sound coming from under your hood. It usually starts small, then grows into a loud annoyance. Most people assume…