Signs that all is not well with your vehicle
Unwelcome squeaking noises and slow starts are signs that something is not well with your vehicle. It could be something like your brake pads need changing or it could be something a little more serious. Here we look at signs that indicate something could be amiss.
1. Look at the lights
Warning lights are on a driver’s dashboard for a reason. Any one of them can signal a number of problems including low engine oil, a light may have blown, or your battery could be on its way out. Make sure you know what these lights mean and if one appears go and get it checked out. You can find more information about your car lights in the vehicle handbook.
2. Squeaky brakes
There can be a lot of reasons why you have squeaky brakes: dirt on the brakes, water or oil or the brake springs themselves. However, if you haven’t had your brakes checked for a while and you travel a lot your brake pads could be starting to wear and you will need to get them changed. If you are unsure as to what the squeaking noise is it is best to go and get them looked at. Doing nothing can lead to your brakes failing which is detrimental to more than just your car.
3. Knock knock
A knocking noise can signal a number of problems including suspension issues and snapped coil springs. No matter where the knocking noise appears to be coming from, you always need to go and get it checked. Ignoring it could lead to a nasty accident, and it's better to be safe than sorry.
4. Losing balance
If you are driving and all of a sudden you feel a vibration that travels through the car, it could be a sign that your tyres are unbalanced. This can lead to the tyre wearing and it can even make it more difficult to control your vehicle. If you think your tyres are not balanced properly, take the car to a garage and get them to have a look for you. Ignoring it could again cause inconvenience or worse, an accident, as it often leads to the tyre popping or puncturing.
1. Look at the lights
Warning lights are on a driver’s dashboard for a reason. Any one of them can signal a number of problems including low engine oil, a light may have blown, or your battery could be on its way out. Make sure you know what these lights mean and if one appears go and get it checked out. You can find more information about your car lights in the vehicle handbook.
2. Squeaky brakes
There can be a lot of reasons why you have squeaky brakes: dirt on the brakes, water or oil or the brake springs themselves. However, if you haven’t had your brakes checked for a while and you travel a lot your brake pads could be starting to wear and you will need to get them changed. If you are unsure as to what the squeaking noise is it is best to go and get them looked at. Doing nothing can lead to your brakes failing which is detrimental to more than just your car.
3. Knock knock
A knocking noise can signal a number of problems including suspension issues and snapped coil springs. No matter where the knocking noise appears to be coming from, you always need to go and get it checked. Ignoring it could lead to a nasty accident, and it's better to be safe than sorry.
4. Losing balance
If you are driving and all of a sudden you feel a vibration that travels through the car, it could be a sign that your tyres are unbalanced. This can lead to the tyre wearing and it can even make it more difficult to control your vehicle. If you think your tyres are not balanced properly, take the car to a garage and get them to have a look for you. Ignoring it could again cause inconvenience or worse, an accident, as it often leads to the tyre popping or puncturing.
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