Symptom
A squealing noise when turning the steering wheel
A squeal or chirp specifically when turning (especially at low speed, like parking) is most often a drive-belt or power-steering-pump noise, not…
SeverityLow
Symptoms
Symptom
AC blowing warm air
The air conditioning is running but not actually cooling the cabin — this points to the refrigerant circuit or compressor, not the…
SeverityLow
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
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
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
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
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
The engine is not running smoothly
A general sense that the engine is not running as smoothly as normal — this is a broad symptom category that narrows…
SeverityLow
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