Car starting problems happen at the most inopportune of times. Here’s one that too-often occurs when people are ready to head out of the door: the car won’t start. This common car problem can be baffling, especially if your car started fine the day before. What’s causing this issue? Is your car’s battery dead? Is […]
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You’ve just started your car, and while it idles in the driveway, the engine shakes and rumbles. Something feels off, but what’s the problem? In short, this common symptom you’re experiencing is known as a rough idle. This is one of the most common engine performance problems drivers experience and often indicates underlying issues in […]
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Some vehicles exhibit brake-related issues such as brake noise, brake judder, or brake dragging. If you experience any of these symptoms, it’s important to seek a professional mechanic in Towson, MD to inspect your vehicle’s brake system. An experienced ASE-certified technician can diagnose the specific brake problem causing the concerning sensation and recommend the proper […]
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The brake caliper is a component in the brake assembly where the pads and pistons are housed. If you have a stuck or hanging brake caliper, the brake pad won’t disengage from the brake rotor surface. This situation leaves you feeling like you are driving with the brakes slightly applied at all times because they […]
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Generally speaking, most drivers, on any given day, pay little if any attention their brakes. That is until something goes wrong—a squealing or grinding noise, the feel of a soft brake pedal, a strange smell or one of those annoying lights glowing on the dashboard. Today’s brake systems, especially since the 2004 mandate that all […]
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