What you describe sounds like a classic belt noise. The reason it makes that squealing noise is that, for a second or two, it ...

DEAR CAR TALK: When I start my 2004 Ford Ranger, it makes a high-pitched squealing noise for a few seconds. Then it goes away. It has been doing this for a few years. What is causing it? Does it need ...

Most people jump in their car, turn up the music, and get going quickly. If you are listening to music, you may miss important sounds your car is making. Screeching. Pinging. Popping. These noises can ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader who is curious about a mouse-like noise coming from the steering column. The Car Doctor answers a question from a reader who is ...

Most people jump in their car, turn up the music, and get going quickly. If you are listening to music, you may miss important sounds your car is making. Screeching. Pinging. Popping. These noises can ...

Unusual noises from a vehicle are often the first warning that something is wrong under the bonnet or beneath the car. Many drivers ignore these sounds, hoping they will disappear after a few minutes ...

I have a 1999 ford Mustang. It just hit 36,000 miles, time for new brakes. Now, I'm pretty uninformed when it comes to cars, and the dealers tell me $199 for the front brakes. I thought that was ...