Monthly Archives: December 2017

Top Reasons Your Car Won't Start

Top Reasons Your Car Won't Start

It takes oxygen and gasoline ignited by a spark to make your internal combustion vehicle's engine run properly. If you turn the key in the ignition (or push the ignition button on some newer vehicles) your car should start up quickly and be ready to go. If instead the engine turns over and over without starting, or if nothing happens at all, it is likely your vehicle is suffering from one of the following issues. Be sure to get to an auto repair shop for proper diagnostics and repair. Dead Battery The most common reason a car won't start is because the battery is dead. The battery may die due to age, but if it gave you no signs of trouble and then suddenly was dead it may be due to leaving a door ajar or the lights on. Either way, you should be able to jump the vehicle to get it going. Fuel System Problem If gas can't get to the combustion chamber then you won't be able to get the car started. The most common fuel system problems are a clogged fuel filter, a malfunctioning fuel pump ... read more

Common Dashboard Warning Lights

Common Dashboard Warning Lights

Your car or truck has many ways of communicating issues that it is experiencing to you. It is common to experience strange noises, catch a whiff of something odd, notice a drip or even feel a strange vibration coming from somewhere. However, your car has a very smart computer system that can detect many issues as well. If a sensor in your car notices a problem it will illuminate a dashboard indicator light. The following are some of the most common lights. Check Engine Light The check engine light, which looks like an engine, can represent hundreds of different problems with your vehicle's motor and the way that it is running. Common issues include malfunctioning oxygen or mass air flow sensors, misfiring or a faulty catalytic converter. TPMS Light The tire pressure monitoring system keeps a lookout on your tires to ensure they are properly inflated. If this light, which looks like a deflated tire with an exclamation point in it, comes on, pull into a service station to check your tir ... read more