A ticking noise from your car can be caused by a number of things. If it occurs when the engine is running but the car is not moving, it’s probably coming from the engine or something associated with ...

Our cars can make some pretty strange sounds. If you drive them for long enough, you'll most likely experience some fairly unsettling noises at some point or another. While any unusual sound coming ...

Hearing a rattle as you drive is irritating. What makes it more annoying is that a rattle can indicate a simple-to-fix problem that will cost almost nothing to repair or a significant issue that could ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on May 23, 2020. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. When your car’s engine won’t start and all ...

Starting a car includes a series of noises, but a loud grinding shouldn’t be a part of it. Here’s why. A lot happens under the hood of a car when it starts up. The fuel pump sends fuel to the ...