Car Recovery and Towing are related services, but they are not always the same. Towing usually means moving a vehicle from one place to another with a tow truck. Recovery is a wider service. It can include towing, winching, roadside help and getting a stuck or damaged vehicle to a safe location. For example, a … Read more
An engine misfire vs transmission problem can cause similar shaking, but the warning signs are often different. An engine misfire usually causes rough running, poor acceleration, jerking or a flashing check engine light. A transmission problem may cause shaking during gear changes, delayed engagement, slipping or harsh shifting. The shaking can also come from other … Read more
You can often identify an engine oil leak vs coolant leak by the fluid’s color, smell, texture and location. Engine oil is usually brown, black or amber and feels thick or slippery. Coolant is thinner and may be green, pink, blue orange or another color, depending on the vehicle. Coolant can also have a sweet … Read more
Transmission slipping vs hard shifting describes two different transmission problems. Slipping usually means the engine revs rise without a matching increase in vehicle speed. In contrast, hard shifting means the transmission changes gears with a noticeable jolt, thump or delay. Both can point to low or contaminated transmission fluid, worn internal parts, solenoid problems or … Read more
If your brake pedal feel soft or spongy when you press it, the braking system may have air in the brake lines, low or contaminated brake fluid, worn brake components, a hydraulic leak or a failing master cylinder. Sometimes the problem develops gradually; other times, the pedal suddenly becomes soft and unsafe. Do not ignore … Read more
