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Car jerks when accelerating

6 Reasons Why Your Car Jerks When Accelerating from Stop

There’s no better feeling than lifting your foot off the brake, punching the gas, and watching your car pull away into the distance. Unfortunately, sometimes, this experience is hampered by a sudden juddering of the car when you do this. This can be rather annoying and scary at the same time – especially if you drive a manual. That is why we have...

Car Engine Flooded with Water

Why Your Car Won’t Start When the Engine is Flooded with Water

Sometimes, Mother Nature can be mean. And by “mean”, we mean that she can really damage the car with her floods and heavy rain. This type of weather tends to lead to an accumulation of water inside the engine. Often, you will notice that if your car engine is flooded with water, it won’t start! That’s why we wrote this article to help you...

Fuses

4 Reasons Why Your Car Keeps Blowing the Fuel Pump Fuse

Engine Problems can present themselves in several ways. One of the most common ways to do so is for you to experience a sudden loss of power or for your car to not start entirely. There might be many reasons for this, including the fuel system, the air intake system, or even a low battery level. However, in this article, we will be focusing on fuel systems...

Car Smokes when driving

Why Does My Car Smoke When I Start It? 7 Possible Reasons

Has it ever happened to your that you get into your car at the crack of dawn, and switched it on only to see smoke coming out of the car? Fortunately, this is rarely indicative of a serious problem in your car. But it can be quite mysterious and worrisome to those who don’t know what is causing the issue. That is why we have written this article to help you...

Nissan X-Trail Engine Problems

8 Engine Problems in the Nissan X-Trail

Buying a secondhand car can be a tricky affair. Everything can seem normal in the beginning. However, there might be problems that develop over time. Some of these problems can be seen in cars bought for the first time too. That is why we made this post about the engine problems that are faced in the Nissan X-Trail. It is important to check for these issues and have...

nissan frontier

Nissan Frontier Not Starting & Clicking Noise: 6 Common Causes

Is your Nissan Frontier not starting and making a clicking noise? You’re not alone. Many truck owners in the USA have had this issue with their Nissan Frontiers. Thankfully, there are several potential causes that can be easily identified and fixed. The most common cause is a weak battery or corroded battery terminals. If your battery is weak, it will not be...

toyota camry

Toyota Camry Cranks But Won’t Start: 5 Possible Causes

Have you ever gone to start your car only to have it refuse to turn over? It’s a frustrating experience, even more so when you’re unsure what the problem is. If your Toyota Camry is cranking but won’t start, there are a few potential reasons why. The main issues in a Toyota Camry will involve the ignition system or the fuel delivery system. When...

BMW 335i Not Starting

5 Reasons Why Your BMW 335i is Not Starting

When people buy a car from a luxury brand, they expect that they won’t face the same problems as they do with budget models. While the probability is lower, every car essentially faces the same type of problems from time to time. That is why we have made a post on what to do when your BMW 335i is not starting. Whenever your BMW 335i is not starting, the...

How To Clean Throttle Body Without Removing It

How To Clean Throttle Body Without Removing It

The throttle body is one of the essential parts of your car and regulates the airflow going to the engine. The moment you touch the gas pedal, you are essentially opening the throttle plate to enable more air to pass through the manifold, which eventually passes the air to the engine. Knowing how to clean the throttle body without removing it can be essential for...

Renault Clio

6 Common Reasons for Your Renault Clio Not Starting

The Renault Clio has been a beloved hatchback for about 3 decades now. It is inexpensive, oozes practicality, looks stylish, and is built tough. However, it does have some downsides with its engine, oil leakage, and transmission problems. Another common issue is the Renault Clio not starting. Like any other vehicle, a host of battery problems are the usual culprits...