Common faults that can damage, cause safety issues or simply stop your car!

If you notice your car is not performing, sluggish to start, making unusual noises or just doesn’t feel right compared to previous trips. We have listed a few common faults below with links that may provide an answer.. Or, simply call or contact one of our service managers for an opinion! List of Locations click here.

The most common problems and links to symptoms, causes or suggestions:

1. Car battery failure: Causing slow turning (sluggish) engine or a fast clatter noise – for further information ‘click here’.
2. Dashboard warning light on: Causing drivability issues, excess fuel use or overheating to name a few – for further information ‘click here’.
3. Noise when braking: Applying brakes causing squeal, scraping noise and or a vibrating steering wheel – for further information ‘click here’.
4. Engine temperature high: Dashboard gauge indicting high, or tell-tale light on, coolant loss regularly – for further information ‘click here’.
5. Worn car tyres: Car veering to one side when driven, tyres worn drastically, steering wheel off-center – for further information ‘click here’.
6. Rattle when cornering: Car makes a high pitch rattle when making a tight turn or on hard acceleration – for further information ‘click here’.
7. Fuel consumption high: Filling fuel more regularly, rough running engine and or fuel smell – for further information ‘click here’.
8. Air-conditioning not as cold: AC due for service, possible AC gas leak – for further information ‘click here’.
9. Foul odour coming from air vents: Bacteria build up in vents or on cabin filter, mould contamination – for further information ‘click here’.
10. Car bouncing erratic and steering vibration while driving: Car bouncing excessive after dips, steering wheel has excessive movement and knocks – for further information ‘click here’.

Above are some common things we regularly diagnose, just to name a few.

Drop into any Autobahn service centre and one of our technicians will assess your cars faults and provide a quote on any required repairs.