Is My Car Broken?

At The Garage on Gordon Hwy, we know that every rattle, dashboard light, or strange smell has a story to tell. Regular maintenance keeps your vehicle safe, reliable, and ready for every road ahead. Here are some of the most common signs your car may need attention-- and what could happen if you ignore them!

Dashboard Warning Lights

What you'll notice:

  • Check Engine Light

  • Oil Pressure

  • or Battery Lights

What it could mean:

  • Engine issues, low oil, charging system failure or emissions problems

Do NOT ignore these! Call to schedule a diagnostic.

Pungent Smell

What you'll notice:

  • Burning rubber

  • Rotten Eggs

  • Sweet syrup smells

What it could mean:

  • Burning Rubber: Belt slipping or worn hoses

  • Rotten eggs: Failing catalytic converter

  • Sweet Syrup: Coolant leak

Park safely and get it inspected immediately

Rough Rides or Vibrations

What you'll notice:

  • Shaking steering wheel

  • Bumpy rides

  • Uneven tire wear

What it could mean:

  • Worn tires or suspension parts

  • Wheel alignment issues

  • Engine misfires

Avoid going high speeds until you get an inspection

Strange Noises

What you'll notice:

  • Here's some stuff

What it could mean:

  • Here's some stuff

Try to record a clip of the sound or use one of descriptions to describe to one of our mechanics

Decreased Fuel Efficiency

What you'll notice:

  • Here's some stuff

What it could mean:

  • Here's some stuff

Get a gas treatment, if the problem persists, schedule a diagnostic

Delayed Starts or Stalling

What you'll notice:

  • Hard starts,

  • Sputtering

  • Stalling

What it could mean:

  • Weak battery or alternator

  • Fuel or ignition system issues

  • Dirty spark plugs

Visit us today to perform a series of tests to accurately diagnose

Smoke from Exhaust

What you'll notice:

  • Blue Smoke

  • White Smoke

  • Black Smoke

What it could mean:

  • Blue: Burning Oil

  • White: Coolant leak

  • Black: too much fuel burning

Pay close attention to the color and smell of the smoke and refer it to us so we can accurately dissolve this problem.

have some more questions?

If something feels off, it probably is. We are here to help no matter how small or big your repair may be. Give us a call, let us know what you are experiencing, and we'd be glad to get that taken care of for you!

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