That sudden rattling sound coming from underneath your car whenever you hit a bump can be more than just annoying. It may be that there’s a serious mechanical issue that needs attention. Many drivers ignore these noises, hoping they’ll go away on their own. But doing that can cause a minor repair to turn into … Read more
Does your steering wheel shake or vibrate while driving? While some vibration is normal on rough roads, persistent vibration, shaking, or wobbling is not normal. It means there’s a mechanical issue that needs attention. Understanding the cause of steering wheel vibration helps you resolve the problem quickly, preventing more expensive repairs down the road if … Read more
Have you noticed your car sitting lower on one side lately? Maybe you spotted it in a parking lot reflection, or a passenger mentioned the car feels tilted. A car leaning to one side isn’t just an appearance issue, it often indicates underlying problems that could affect your safety and lead to more expensive repairs … Read more
If a “Steering Assist is Reduced, Drive with Care” warning recently popped up on your dash, you’re probably both alarmed and concerned about expensive repairs in the near future. But how serious is it really? Keep reading to learn how steering assist works, the possible causes of this message, and most importantly, how to fix … Read more
Have you noticed uneven wear on the outside of your tires? Outer tire wear is a common symptom of alignment and suspension problems. Here are a few different things you can check if you’re trying to find the cause. Related: Causes of Inner Tire Wear Causes of Outer Tire Wear 1) Under Inflation (Not Enough Air) … Read more
Ever turn your car on and see a “Check VSA System” warning light? Maybe the light even flashed at you while you were driving. If you own a Honda or an Acura for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ll see a message on the dash warning you to “Check VSA System”. Here’s … Read more
The steering wheel is the primary control a driver uses to direct a vehicle where it should go. Turning the wheel in one direction should make the tires turn in the same direction a proportional amount. This needs to be a consistent and reliable property of your vehicle’s steering system. A steering wheel that doesn’t … Read more
A four-wheel steering system (or all wheel steering) allows the driver to turn the rear wheels left or right along with the front wheels. Do not confuse a four-wheel steering system with a four-wheel drive vehicle because they’re two different things. Four-wheel drive simply means that all four wheels are getting power from the engine. … Read more
The twisting force produced by the engine is called torque. The job of the drive shaft is to transmit this torque to the wheels of the vehicle. Most vehicles are front-wheel drive, so the torque would be transmitted to the two front wheels with what’s called a half-shaft. But other vehicles have what’s called a … Read more
The steering rack and pinion are the components found in virtually all power steering systems of vehicles. They are a dual gear set which is ultimately responsible for letting the driver turn the wheels of their vehicle. In other words, the steering wheel’s rotational motion gets converted into the linear motion that is needed for … Read more