What is your car trying to tell you?

Strange noises and smells are your car's cry for help. Use this guide to identify the problem, then book a Free Digital Inspection to be sure.

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I Hear...

Loud Squealing or Grinding when Stopping

Likely Culprit: Worn Brake Pads or Destroyed Rotors.

Why you can't wait: Metal-on-metal contact creates intense heat that can fail your entire braking system.
➜ Get a Free Brake Check

Clicking / Popping while Turning

Likely Culprit: CV Axle or Ball Joints.

If the clicking gets faster as you accelerate, your CV joint is likely failing.

➜ See Suspension Repair

Hissing from under the hood

Likely Culprit: Coolant Leak or Vacuum Leak.

Danger: If this is coolant, your engine can overheat and seize within minutes.
➜ Book Diagnostic Now
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I Feel...

Steering Wheel Shaking (High Speed)

Likely Culprit: Unbalanced Tires or Worn Suspension.

Common in College Station due to potholes. Ignoring this ruins your tires.

➜ Check My Suspension

Rough Idle / Car Shaking at Red Light

Likely Culprit: Spark Plugs, Ignition Coils, or Fuel Injectors.

➜ Engine Diagnostics

Mushy or Soft Brake Pedal

Likely Culprit: Air in brake lines or Master Cylinder Failure.

CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING: Do not drive. Your brakes could fail completely.
➜ Call Us Immediately
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I Smell...

Sweet / Maple Syrup Smell

Likely Culprit: Antifreeze (Coolant) Leak.

Usually coming from the radiator or heater core. Coolant is toxic—keep pets away.

➜ Fix Coolant Leak

Rotten Eggs / Sulfur

Likely Culprit: Catalytic Converter or Battery.

A clogged converter will ruin your gas mileage and power. An overcharging battery can explode.

➜ Check Engine Health

Still not sure?

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