Symptom
A clicking noise when turning
A clicking or popping sound specifically when turning, especially pronounced during tight turns like parking maneuvers, is a classic sign of a…
SeverityModerate
Moderate
Symptoms
Symptom
Steering wheel vibration at highway speed
A vibration felt through the steering wheel specifically at higher speeds, that is not present at low speed, most often points to…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
Power steering feels heavy or stiff
The steering suddenly requires noticeably more effort than normal to turn — this is a power-assist fault, not a fundamental inability to…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
The car pulls to one side while driving
The vehicle drifts to one side on a flat, straight road without steering input — this generally points to alignment, tire, or…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
Hard or delayed gear shifts
Gear changes that feel abrupt, harsh, or noticeably delayed compared to normal smooth shifting, most often reflect a fluid, sensor, or internal…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
It turns over but will not fire up
The starter is spinning the engine normally, but it never actually starts — this points to a missing ingredient (fuel, spark, or…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
A rotten-egg smell from the exhaust
A sulphur or rotten-egg smell from the exhaust indicates sulphur compounds in the fuel are not being fully processed — usually a…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
The temperature gauge reads erratically
The temperature gauge jumps, swings, or reads inconsistently rather than settling and staying at its normal position. The question is whether the…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
The exhaust is louder than it used to be
The exhaust note has become noticeably louder, deeper or raspier over time. A gradual increase usually means a corrosion-related leak; a sudden…
SeverityModerate
Symptom
A warning light that comes on and goes off again
A dashboard warning appears intermittently and clears by itself, sometimes for days at a time. The fault is real even when the…
SeverityModerate