Car won't start (click or silence)
One click or rapid clicking, then nothing. Usually battery or starter.
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01
Starting and electrical
Starts but stalls while driving
Jump-started, runs, then stalls after a few minutes. Classic dead alternator.
Weak battery in the cold
Cranks slowly at -15°C. Likely battery near end of life.
02
Brakes
High-pitched squeal when braking
The wear indicator touching the rotor. Pads near end of life.
Metal-on-metal scraping when braking
URGENT — pads fully worn, the backing plate is scoring the rotors.
Pedal vibration when braking at speed
Warped rotors. Replace.
03
Engine and dashboard
Check Engine light on
An OBD2 code is stored. Plug in a scanner ($25) or drop by. Guide to the 15 most common codes.
Engine hesitates or misfires under acceleration
Often worn spark plugs. Probably code P0300.
Fast ticking from warm engine
Check oil level first. Often low oil. Otherwise worn lifters.
04
Steering and suspension
Click-click when turning the wheel
Classic worn CV joints.
Growl that gets louder with speed
Wheel bearing near end of life.
Car pulling left or right
Alignment after a pothole winter, or unevenly-worn tires.
05
A/C and heating
A/C doesn't cool like it used to
Almost certainly a slow leak. Don't recharge blindly.
Heater not heating
Thermostat stuck open, or low coolant.
06
Lighting
One headlight burned out
Always replace both bulbs at the same time.
Yellowed headlights
Polycarbonate oxidation. Restoration kit for light yellowing, full assembly if cracked.
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