Cars are pretty reliable these days. However, time and again, cars sold these days tend to show signs of mechanical issues with time. If you are a car owner, your beloved vehicle might act out periodically.

In the following sections, this post will highlight a few common mechanical problems along with their reasons and possible solutions. However, please note that the information shared below should not be considered professional advice.

For the best results, when your car starts acting out, please take it to the nearest OEM-authorized service center for a complete professional evaluation.

With that stated and out of the way, let’s dive right into the topic now, shall we?

Unresponsive brakes

The braking system of your car can sometimes feel unresponsive.

You might ask ‘Why does my vehicle have unresponsive brakes?’ and we would answer that the front and rear brake pads have worn out and need to be replaced immediately. Additionally, old brake oil or the wrong brake oil might also be the reason behind unresponsive brakes.

Get the vehicle checked immediately. A car OBD II data evaluation can help you understand what is wrong with your car. Additionally, the vehicle health check will expedite the repair/replacement process at the car service center.

Shaking steering wheel

Are you wondering why your car steering wheel is shaking? The reason could be suspension issues, misaligned wheels, broken or dying power steering motor. Vehicle experts recommend OEM part replacements to sort out this issue.

Squeaking or grinding brakes

Do you notice a squeaking or grinding noise every time you apply the brakes on your car? When you do hear that noise, what should you do?

Well, rest assured your car’s brake pads or the brake rotors are at the end of their OEM-specified operational lives!

The recommended solution is that the worn brake pads or the weakened brake rotors be replaced immediately.

Unevenly wearing tires

What is the reason for uneven tire wear?

Well, misaligned suspensions/wheels could be the primary reason. Your car needs an immediate wheel balancing.

Excessive engine oil consumption

Your car engine is consuming too much oil, what should you do?

Excessive engine oil consumption is a direct result of mechanical problems, incorrectly installed parts, wrong oil, poor quality oil, or burnt oil.

Automobile experts would advise you to immediately drain the existing oil in your car’s engine and refill it with OEM-recommended oil.

Leaking radiator

What is the cause of a leaking radiator?

The radiator of your car could be leaking if the radiator is rusted or the radiator hoses are being used beyond their recommended operational lives.

The possible solution is that the problematic parts are replaced, immediately.

Failing/failed O2 sensor

What"s causing your car to emit excess exhaust gases from its tailpipe?

Your vehicle’s O2 sensor has failed and unburnt fuel is coming out of the tailpipe. An immediate visit to the service center is advised.

Jerky or rough gearshifts

Have you wondered why you cannot shift gears smoothly?

Well, your car might have a worn-out clutch and this applies to both manual as well as automatic transmission cars.

On the other hand, if the gearshifts of your automatic transmission car are jerky, please note that the gearshift solenoids are faulty. Additionally, the transmission fluid of your automatic car might also need to be replaced.

A detailed car examination is recommended. Also, park your car immediately and call for a flatbed so that the vehicle is taken to the service center, as soon as you can.

The car overheats frequently

Does your car overheat frequently?

Have you let automotive professionals take a look at your car but the problem is not going away?

The possible reason is that the engine cooling system of your vehicle has failed or is about to!

A possible solution is the replacement of the engine cooling system with OEM-specified parts.

Grinding noise while driving the car

So, there is a grinding noise while driving?

Have you wondered why that is the case?

Well, if your car’s wheel bearings are worn or have failed, you will hear a grinding noise every time you take the car for a spin. Possible solutions are diagnosing the problem and then replacing the failed bearing(s).

Track your car’s health periodically – that’s the way of the wise!

It is important to regularly monitor your car health parameters. This is the only way to ensure every mechanical part within your car remains operational and you won’t have to shell out boatloads of money to keep your automotive baby purring!

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