Cars occasionally produce noise, which is not unusual. We develop the practice of ignoring these noises because they are usually not urgent. However, some clunks and tremors from your car should be addressed since they could be precursors to a more serious problem. If your vehicle exhibits any of the four symptoms described below, you must act quickly to schedule an appointment with a mechanic to avoid needing a towing service.

Tire bulges can develop into weak spots that might suddenly rupture, whether from hitting a piece of debris or over-inflating your tires. They are air bubbles that appear due to the air pushing its way through the inner lining and forming in the sidewall. Bulging tires may not appear to be a major issue, but they can quickly create a dangerous situation.

An issue with your car’s transmission could be indicated by jerky or rough shifting. Other potential jerky-shifting reasons include stripped gears, damaged clutches, and insufficient transmission fluid. Whatever the source, ignoring the issue will only make it worse and could result in a very expensive total transmission breakdown.

Another issue that could appear simple to ignore is squealing or squeaking as you brake. The noise should be addressed, though, as it can indicate that the brake pads are worn out. A metal tab on brake pads is exposed as the pad material wears down. A loud noise is produced when this tab interacts with the braking rotor. The need for new brake pads is indicated immediately, and the longer you wait to address the issue, the worse the sound (and your braking performance) will get.

Finally, despite the temptation, you should resist turning off your check engine light and hoping it will go away. Even if you can’t see what’s wrong, the light lets you know something is wrong. Better safe than sorry when it comes to your engine. Have it examined as soon as you can.

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