by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 12, 2025 | Maintenance
Vibration when accelerating? That clunking noise isn’t normal – it’s likely your center support bearing failing. Your vehicle’s driveshaft center support bearing is a critical component that keeps the driveshaft stable and reduces vibration....
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 11, 2025 | Maintenance
You are driving down the road. Suddenly, a yellow light pops up on your dash. It looks like a car with wavy lines under it. You might feel scared. You might ask, “Why is my traction control light on?” Do not panic. In my experience, this is rarely a major...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 10, 2025 | Maintenance
Your car cranks but won’t start. It stalls for no reason. You might fear the worst. But often, it’s just a bad fuel pump relay. A fuel pump relay is a simple switch. It turns your fuel pump on and off. The most common symptoms are crank-no-start, random...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 8, 2025 | Maintenance
Your check engine light pops on. You go to a mechanic. They give you bad news. They say you have a “bad PCM.” You panic because it sounds expensive. You might wonder if you need a whole new car. The PCM is the Powertrain Control Module, your car’s main...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 7, 2025 | Maintenance
Seeing a red warning light pop up on your dashboard is scary, especially when it involves your safety. You are likely asking, “Why is my airbag light on?” It usually signals a fault the SRS safety system. It may be a sensor issue, a loose connection, or a...
by Mark S. Taylor | Dec 5, 2025 | Maintenance
Ever turn your key and hear just a click? I’ve seen this happen so many times in my shop. A bad transmission range sensor could be why. This small part tells your car what gear it’s in. When it fails, you can’t start or shift right. I’ve seen...
