A. The reader’s 1981 Toyota Celica has developed a starting problem. Every so often when she turns the key, it makes a grinding sound. It does this several times, then will start normally. One shop ...

From suddenly louder-than-usual exhausts to rattling and grinding, cars can make a lot of noises that can indicate problems. A recent study from the RAC showed that almost a quarter of drivers are ...

Many of us are familiar with the anxiety that accompanies the dreaded clicking sound when we turn the key and the car doesn’t start. It means we’re not going anywhere without facing a bit of a hassle.

Q. I have taken my 2012 Toyota RAV4 to several mechanics over the past several months. My car, upon acceleration, makes a “grinding” noise between 35-40 mph, it goes away when I take my foot off the ...

Some Buick Enclave owners may notice an odd noise emanating from under the hood of their crossover. The noise could sound like their engine starter is free-spinning or grinding. The noise may be ...

Cars are complex machines, and as a result, it's not always evident what's going on under the hood — especially if something is wrong. With all the various components of your car working in harmony, ...

I'm getting a sort of grinding/"iron-on-iron" noise when the car is cold. It seems to mostly come from the rear, but it could be all over.<BR><BR>It's not brake squeal, although when the car is cold ...

From suddenly louder-than-usual exhausts to rattling and grinding, cars can make a lot of noises that can indicate problems. A recent study from the RAC showed that almost a quarter of drivers are ...