I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to the victims of Hurricane Ike. My pal Tim Spell, as well as my brother Ray and his wife Gina, sustained home damage. Q: DEAR BARBARA: I have a wonderful 1985 ...

Q: I have a 1999 Nissan Maxima with only 57,000 miles. I hear a clunking sound at idle from the engine bay. Could this be the timing belt? I actually do not know if this engine has a timing belt or ...

DRIVERS have been warned never to ignore a “clunking” noise in small cars as it could cost them hundreds in the long run. An expert mechanic took to YouTube to explain how the sound can be a sign of a ...

Whenever you buy a vehicle, you expect it to work flawlessly until you decide to replace it. That is, however, not often the case, and small problems do occur due to wear and tear. For instance, after ...

Cars offer comfort and luxury and have become a vital part of our lives due to the excellent driving experience they provide. However, it is not normal for a car to rattle and produce clunking noises ...

It does sound like the engine might be terminal, but you should have a mechanic properly diagnose the problem before you do anything. If a new engine is required you should be able to get a ...

DEAR CAR TALK: Five years ago, I bought a 2012 Volvo S60 demo with only 4,000 miles on it. It has been a great car and now has just 58,000 miles on it. But over the past few months, the car has ...

It’s most likely the rear suspension bushes, a known problem with the Falcon. Have them checked. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a general guide only and should ...

Searching for the source of one aggravating sound sometimes leads to another, such as a clunking utility cover. Gordeen Donovan sent us a note last week about a problem that’s driving Donovan around ...

As long as the clutch pedal assembly is not coming apart (as used to happen on Polos) it should be okay. The Up is a cheap car, build down to a cheap car price. It's not a limo. Gearbox quality varies ...