Symptoms

Why doesn’t my car heater work?

Your car heating consists of a heater core, a fan, the coolant system, a thermostat, a selection of tubing and pipes, as well as its dashboard controls. If your heater isn’t operating as it should, then one or more of these components isn’t doing its job properly.

13th June, 2024

Symptoms • Engine performance

Why does my car suffer from poor fuel economy?

Figuring out why your car is burning more fuel than usual can boil down to a number of reasons. It could be a mechanical issue or down to your driving style and bad driving habits. Getting the best fuel economy boils down to two key factors: that your car is performing at its best, and you are too.

6th May, 2024

Symptoms • Engine performance

Why does my car lose power?

As the main driver, you know better than anyone how your car runs, so when it loses power, you’ll be the first to spot it. So why does your car lose power? Well, typically, it’s down to four main areas: fuel delivery, ignition, exhaust circulation, or engine issues. The final possible culprit is a faulty cooling system.

6th May, 2024

Symptoms • Vibrations

Why does my car keep stalling?

We think of stalling as a classic (and often embarrassing!) rookie error. But frequent stalling can actually be a sign of mechanical issues or faults with your car, such as fuel problems, a faulty alternator or EGR valve or ignition problems.

12th February, 2024

Symptoms • Vibrations

Why are my gears grinding?

Any driver knows that feeling and hearing your gears grinding is a very unpleasant sensation and can set alarm bells ringing. There are a few reasons why you might be experiencing grinding gears, and it’s important to identify the cause before serious, long-term damage is done to any of your car’s key components.

13th January, 2024

Symptoms • Engine performance

Why does my car smell of burning rubber?

There are plenty of rubber and plastic/rubber-encased components in your car. If any of them come into contact with hot pipes, or your exhaust or engine, they’ll release the smell you’d usually associate with the burning rubber of your tyres.

18th December, 2023

Symptoms • Starting problems

My car won't start

It can be frustrating and stressful if you get in your car and it won’t start, particularly if you’re out and about. There are various reasons why your car might be struggling to start, and it can be hard to determine which issue you're dealing with.

18th December, 2023

Symptoms • Vibrations

Why does my brake pedal feel spongy?

28th October, 2023

Symptoms • Electrics

Why is my car radio not working?

A car radio can stop working for many reasons: from a lack of power, a blown fuse, faulty wiring, screens, tuners, speakers or displays, or you may just be locked out of your stereo’s security feature.

3rd August, 2023

Symptoms • Noise

Why are my wheels making clicking and popping sounds?

If it isn’t a faulty CV joint, then you could have a problem with your suspension struts, a loose drive belt, there might be something amiss with your tyres, or even something as simple as poorly fitted hubcaps.

1st August, 2023

Symptoms • Vibrations

Why does my car keep pulling to one side?

If your car is pulling to one side whilst driving or when you brake, you’ll most likely need replacement brake discs or pads, or your car's wheels may need realigning.

30th July, 2023

Symptoms • Starting problems

Why can’t I turn my ignition key?

A car key can get stuck in the ignition if either the key or ignition cylinder is damaged or warn, if your steering wheel lock is on, your battery is flat, or you haven’t properly selected ‘Park’ in your automatic transmission.

18th March, 2023