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car won't start - no sound when trying to start
car won't start - clicking noise only when trying to start
car won't start - spinning noise only when trying to start
car won't start - grinding noise only when trying to start
car won't start - screeching noise only when trying to start
car won't start - engine sputters while trying to start
car won't start - engine turns over quickly
car won't start - engine turns over slowly
car won't start - engine backfires while trying to start
car won't start - only when engine is very cold
car won't start - only when engine is very hot
car starts but engine turns over slowly before it starts
car cranks excessively before starting
car surges while driving
car engine dies while driving
car starts but engine sputters while trying to start
car starts but dies immediately after (car will not stay running)
exhaust smokes just after the car starts and then the car shuts off
car starts but black smoke comes from exhaust initially
car starts but white smoke comes from exhaust initially
car starts but blue smoke comes from exhaust
car starts but engine backfires initially
water pump keeps going bad
squealing/squeaking noise while driving, but quiet when brake is pressed
Brakes make a grinding noise
Rattling noise coming from brakes
Brake pedal goes down much further than it used to
Brake pedal sinks to floor when brakes are lightly applied
Brake pedal goes to the floor and does not stop
I have to step extra hard on the brake pedal to stop car
Brake pedal vibrates or shakes while applying brakes
Steering wheel vibrates or shakes while applying brakes while driving
Entire car vibrates or shakes while applying brakes
brake pedal feels spongy when pressed
The car pulls to one side when I step on the brakes
When I press the brake pedal, I hear a click from front of car
When I press the brake pedal, I hear a clunk from front of car
After releasing brake pedal, one brake is still partly on
After releasing brake pedal, all four brakes are still partly on
One wheel locks up/skids when brake pedal is pressed
humming or whirring noise from the front or rear of car while driving
Clicking noise coming from the front end while turning
car makes a popping or clicking noise while driving
Black smoke coming from exhaust while driving
White smoke coming from exhaust while driving
Blue smoke coming from exhaust while driving
There is a 'rotten egg' smell coming from my car
Engine lacks power on both flat roads and hills
Engine's power is fine on flat roads but weak on hills
car shakes like a tank when idling
When pressing gas pedal, the car hesitates and jerks
Engine stalls when gas pedal is pressed
Engine stalls while idling
Engine stalls while driving
Engine makes pinging noise on both flat and uphill roads
Engine makes pinging noise on uphill roads only
Engine starts to sound rough when I reach high speeds
Engine runs somewhat rough when idling
Engine runs on for a few seconds after it is shut off
Engine backfires when you press on the gas pedal
Engine backfires when you let off the gas pedal
Engine backfires through tailpipe while driving
Ticking noise coming from the engine compartment while car is running
Hissing noise heard from the engine compartment when brake is pressed
Hissing noise heard from the engine compartment while idling
Hissing noise heard from the engine compartment while turning
Chirping noise heard from the engine compartment while idling
Chirping noise that increases as speed increases
Knocking noise heard from the engine compartment
Sucking air noise coming from engine compartment while turning
Rattling noise from the engine when pressing on gas pedal
Rattling noise from under the car
High pitched squeal coming from the engine while it's running
Engine runs normal but gas mileage is less than expected
Engine consumes too much oil
Loss of brake fluid
Loss of coolant/anti-freeze
Grinding only when shifting into one particular forward gear
Grinding when shifting into two or more forward gears
Grinding when shifting into reverse gear
Grinding when shifting into all gears
Noise only while moving in one particular gear
Noise while moving in two or more gears
Pops out of first gear while driving
Pops out of second gear while driving
Pops out of third or higher gear while driving
Pops out of reverse while backing up
When releasing clutch pedal, engine races/poor response
While driving, clutch pedal vibrates as it's depressed
Growling/grating noise when clutch pedal is fully depressed
Squealing/howling noise as clutch pedal is being released
From a stop, car shakes as clutch pedal is released
From a stop, I can't shift into first gear/no grinding
From a stop, sluggish initial forward movement/OK then on
From a stop, delayed initial forward movement/OK then on
From a stop, upshifts through gears occur too early
From a stop, upshifts through gears occur too late
From a stop, upshifts through gears occur timely but are rough
From a stop, upshifts through gears are erratic
During at least one upshift, engine races before gear engages
When I shift into gear from 'P' (PARK), I hear a clunk (idle is normal)
While driving, I hear a clunk when I release the gas pedal
After shifting to REVERSE, there's a delay before car backs up
One particular gear doesn't seem to work/other gears OK
None of the gears work at all (there is no response)
car doesn't hold when gear selector is in PARK
When I floor it, the passing gear doesn't kick in
Whining/growling noise coming from transmission while driving
At a certain speed, the front end vibrates or shakes but not the rear end
At a certain speed, the rear end vibrates or shakes but not the front end
At a certain speed, the entire car vibrates or shakes
Front end dives when applying brakes
Loud thump from front end when driving quickly over a dip
Loud thump from rear end when driving quickly over a dip
Overall, the car's ride is very bouncy/mushy
Overall, the car's ride is hard (I can feel every bump)
Abnormal tire wear - wearing mainly on inside edge of tire
Abnormal tire wear - wearing mainly on outside edge of tire
Abnormal tire wear - wearing on both edges of tire/not in middle
Abnormal tire wear - wearing mainly in middle of tire
Abnormal tire wear - wearing on various spots of tire
Steering feels loose and sloppy, especially at higher speeds
Tires screech when car is turning a corner at normal speed
While driving, the car pulls or wanders slightly to the left or right
While driving, the car pulls or wanders heavily to the left or right
power steering is making a gargling noise and is hard to steer
When engine is cold, steering is stiff (mainly in one direction)
Sometimes while driving, steering becomes stiff for a moment
Over time, steering has gradually become stiffer/harder
There is looseness in the steering wheel/steering column
At a certain speed, the steering wheel vibrates or shakes
While coming out of a turn, steering wheel doesn't easily return
Check Engine light - flashing or on steady
Warning light - brake light briefly flickered while driving
Warning light - brake light came on steady while driving
Warning light - anti-lock brake light came on while driving
Warning light - oil light occasionally flickers while driving
Warning light - oil light came on steady while driving
Warning light - battery light occasionally flickers while driving
Warning light - battery light came on steady while driving
Temp. gauge - reads hot only in prolonged, slow traffic
Temp. gauge - reads hot only in hot weather (at any speed)
Temp. gauge - always reads hot shortly after starting engine
Radiator - boils over when engine is only semi-hot
Green or Red fluid leaking from bottom of car
Air Conditioning not blowing cold air anymore (steady reduction over time)
Air Conditioning not blowing cold air anymore (sudden reduction)
Air Conditioning blows mostly cold air (but sometimes it blows warm air)
Air Conditioning blows air that has a mildew odor
Heater - blows air that isn't warm (even though engine is hot)
Vents - air barely blows out (even with fan at highest setting)
Vents - air doesn't blow out at all (at any fan setting)
Gas/ Fuel odor during long trip or while pressing gas pedal
Gas/ Fuel odor after the car has been sitting for awhile
Mildew smell coming from engine compartment
Burning oil smell coming from engine compartment
antifreeze or sweet smell when the heater is on
antifreeze or sweet smell after the vehicle is warmed up
All power windows stopped working
Some power windows work and others have stopped working
Power windows work sometimes, and sometimes they don't work at all
Window does not seal properly (wind noise, leaks water)
Headlights are flickering/flashing
Headlights won't dim or brighten
High beams work but low beams don't work
None of the headlights work at all
windshield wipers will not turn on
windshield wipers turn on automatically
When windshield wipers are turned off, they stop straight up
windshield wipers only work on fast or slow, but not on intermittent
There is a grinding/clicking noise near the windshield wipers
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