by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 16, 2025 | Maintenance
Is that a bird chirping under your hood, or is your car trying to tell you something? A bad idler pulley is a common engine issue that creates squealing noises and causes belt wear. The top signs of a failed pulley are chirping sounds, visible wobbling, and a glazed...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 12, 2025 | Maintenance
Window stuck down in the rain? I’ve been there, and it feels like the car is mocking you. Common Symptoms of a Bad Window Power Switch often start small, then hit you at the worst time—like at a drive-thru or in a storm. In my own repairs, the biggest clue is simple:...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 12, 2025 | Maintenance
Vibration when accelerating? That clunking noise isn’t normal – it’s likely your center support bearing failing. Your vehicle’s driveshaft center support bearing is a critical component that keeps the driveshaft stable and reduces vibration....
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 11, 2025 | Maintenance
You are driving down the road. Suddenly, a yellow light pops up on your dash. It looks like a car with wavy lines under it. You might feel scared. You might ask, “Why is my traction control light on?” Do not panic. In my experience, this is rarely a major...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 10, 2025 | Maintenance
Your car cranks but won’t start. It stalls for no reason. You might fear the worst. But often, it’s just a bad fuel pump relay. A fuel pump relay is a simple switch. It turns your fuel pump on and off. The most common symptoms are crank-no-start, random...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 8, 2025 | Maintenance
Your check engine light pops on. You go to a mechanic. They give you bad news. They say you have a “bad PCM.” You panic because it sounds expensive. You might wonder if you need a whole new car. The PCM is the Powertrain Control Module, your car’s main...
