Car Problems and Warning Signs in Redding, CA
Pick what you're noticing to see what usually causes it, how urgent it is, and how we fix it. Not sure? Book a diagnosis and we'll find the cause before recommending any repair.
- Car won't startClicking, slow cranking, or nothing at all. Usually the battery, starter, or alternator.Learn more
- Check engine light is onSteady or flashing. We read the codes and find the actual cause, not just the code.Learn more
- Squealing or grinding brakesHigh-pitched squeal or metal-on-metal grinding. Usually worn pads, sometimes rotors.Learn more
- Engine overheatingTemperature gauge climbing, steam, or a coolant smell. Stop and call us before the engine is damaged.Learn more
- Car pulls to one sideDrifting left or right on a straight road, or pulling when you brake.Learn more
- Rough idle or misfireShaking at stoplights, stumbling when you accelerate, or a flashing check engine light.Learn more
- Battery keeps dyingDead every few days, even after a jump or a new battery. Something is draining or not charging it.Learn more
- Dim or flickering lightsHeadlights or dash lights dimming at idle or flickering. Often an early sign of alternator trouble.Learn more
- Steering wheel shakes or vibratesShaking at highway speed, when braking, or all the time. Usually tires, brakes, or suspension.Learn more
- Fluid leaking under the carA puddle or spots where you park. The color usually tells us which system is leaking.Learn more
- Transmission slipping or hard shiftingEngine revs but the car doesn't speed up, harsh or late shifts, or a delay going into gear.Learn more
- A/C blowing warm airWarm or only slightly cool air from the vents. Usually low refrigerant from a leak.Learn more
- Heater not workingCold air from the vents with the heat on. Often low coolant, a thermostat, or the heater core.Learn more
- Squealing under the hoodA high-pitched squeal on startup, when turning, or with the A/C on. Usually a belt.Learn more
- Clunking over bumpsA clunk, knock, or rattle over bumps and potholes. Usually worn suspension parts.Learn more
- Loud exhaustA roar, rumble, or rattle that's louder than it used to be. Usually an exhaust leak.Learn more
- Smoke from the exhaustBlue, white, or black smoke from the tailpipe. The color points to the cause.Learn more
- Burning smellBurning oil, rubber, plastic, or a hot, acrid smell. Pull over and call us if you see smoke.Learn more
- Poor gas mileageFilling up more often than you used to. Often worn plugs, sensors, filters, or tire pressure.Learn more
- Failed smog checkFailed the test, or have one coming up with a check engine light on.Learn more
- Hard or noisy steeringSteering that's stiff, slow to return, or whines when you turn.Learn more
- Clutch slippingEngine revs climb without the car speeding up, a high engagement point, or a burning smell.Learn more