Q: My 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen – with a five-speed manual transmission – makes a weird tapping noise. The noise has been there forever, yet the car runs great. I have had the engine looked at.

As a former mechanic, I can say that your car is often trying to tell you something. Most of us have experienced that unsettling moment when your vehicle makes a sound that you know it shouldn’t be ...

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We get it – sometimes, it can be tempting to ignore that odd sound that you hear when you turn the key and get your car running. After all, strange noises can sometimes mean big problems under the ...

Q: I have a 2008 Buick Lucerne. Lately I have noticed a quiet, rapid tapping behind the dashboard on the driver's side. It is intermittent and happens sometimes when moving and sometimes when idle at ...

Hello Paul, my car has started making a loud knocking noise from the engine, especially when accelerating uphill. It was not there before. I worry it could damage the engine if I continue driving.

Engine knocking, or detonation, occurs when fuel in the cylinders ignites unevenly, causing metallic pinging sounds, reduced power, and potential engine damage. Key causes include low-octane fuel, ...

Hello Paul, after driving on muddy roads, my car produces a knocking sound underneath. It disappears sometimes but returns after long trips. Could worn suspension bushes or loose exhaust parts be ...