by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 1, 2025 | Maintenance
You’re driving home. The ABS light pops on. Then the traction light glows. Your brake pedal feels odd. I see this all the time in my shop. These are classic signs of a bad wheel speed sensor. This small part tells your car how fast each wheel turns. Your car...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 30, 2025 | Maintenance
A “Service 4WD” message can be stressful, but many fixes are simple. This guide gives you quick steps to reset the light, avoid 4WD damage, and know when a mechanic is needed. Most of the time, the issue is a loose connection or a bad sensor — not a failed 4×4...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 29, 2025 | Maintenance
Hear a hum from your car? It gets loud on the road? This might be a bad wheel bearing. A wheel bearing helps your wheels turn smooth. I know how to spot these issues fast. Fixing them early keeps you safe. It also saves you cash. These signs can seem like tire or...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 29, 2025 | Maintenance
Got a tire that keeps losing air? I see this all the time in my shop. The small valve stem might be the problem. I’ll show you how to do this job at home. Replacing a tire valve stem takes 15-30 minutes and costs $5-15 for parts. A shop will charge $20-50 for...
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 27, 2025 | Maintenance
Your Check Engine light is on. You see an EVAP code. The car runs fine, but the light will not go away. In many cases, the fix is simple: replace the EVAP canister vent valve. In this guide, I’ll show you how to replace an EVAP canister vent valve in plain language....
by Mark S. Taylor | Nov 23, 2025 | Maintenance
Is your car acting weird? Does it stall for no reason? Do lights pop on and off? These could be signs of a bad ECM. The ECM is your car’s brain. It tells the engine what to do. At TheCarBuzz, We’ll show you the signs to look for. You’ll learn what to...
