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

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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

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Why does my brake pedal feel spongy?

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.

28th October, 2023

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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

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Why does my car shake when I brake?

If your car is shaking when you brake, you'll most likely need replacement brake discs or pads or your car's wheels may need realigning. Book a vehicle diagnostic check with our highly-experienced mechanics to get to the root of the problem.

27th March, 2022

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Why does my engine misfire?

If your engine is misfiring and/or failing to start, there could be several causes.

21st December, 2021

Symptom • Vibrations

What causes unstable idling?

A healthy engine idle rate is generally around 1000rpm. When your car idle rate fluctuates from lower than 600rpm to 1000rpm or over, jolts or shakes, or feels like it could stall at any moment, it’s likely there’s an issue with your ignition or fuel or air intake. To get your car back to its smooth and stable idling rate, you’re going to need to pinpoint the problem. Fixter can help with that. We’ve got the finest network of fully qualified mechanics ready and waiting to put any problem straight. Get in touch today to enjoy our completely contactless end-to-end service.

30th October, 2021

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Why does my car feel rough and bumpy?

A rough and bumpy ride is typically down to problems with the suspension. If it’s not the suspension, then it’s likely to be either an issue with your wheels or tyres, your transmission or the engine.

11th September, 2021

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Why is my clutch slipping?

If your car’s clutch has seen better days, is damaged or faulty, you may start to notice it ‘slipping’ when you change gears. This is a sign that the friction material on your clutch is wearing out and needs replacing. With Fixter’s seamless, end-to-end service your car will be collected, taken to your local garage and delivered back to your home by our fully-insured drivers. You’ll be kept up-to-date from start to finish.

22nd March, 2021