Car problem and brand guides

Plain-word guides to common car problems and car brands, with what to tell the workshop and the workshops customers mention for each.

Common problems

• Car knocking or clunking over speed humpsWhy a car knocks, clunks or rattles over humps and bumps, what to tell the workshop, and workshops customers...
• Car aircon not coldWhy a car aircon blows warm or weak air, what to tell the workshop, and workshops customers mention for...
• Car won't start: battery, starter or something else?What the sounds mean when a car won't start, likely causes, what to tell the workshop, and workshops...
• Gearbox or CVT jerking, shuddering or slippingWhy an automatic gearbox or CVT jerks, shudders or hesitates, what to tell the workshop, and workshops...
• Brake squeal, squeak or grindingWhy brakes squeal, squeak or grind, which sounds can wait and which cannot, what to tell the workshop, and...
• Engine warning light onWhat the engine or check-engine light can mean, which cases need action now, what to tell the workshop, and...
• Car overheatingWhy a car overheats, what to do when the temperature gauge rises, what to tell the workshop, and workshops...

By car brand

• BMW and Mercedes-Benz servicing and repairWhat owners of BMW and Mercedes-Benz cars can ask an independent workshop, common maintenance topics, and...
• Toyota servicing and repairWhat Toyota owners can ask a workshop, maintenance topics for common models including hybrids, and workshops...
• Honda servicing and repairWhat Honda owners can ask a workshop, maintenance topics for common models, and workshops customers mention...