Q. I am having problems with a clunk in the right rear of my 1988 Cadillac DeVille. The brakes have been taken care of, and it’s been on the hoist many times, but to no avail. P.S., White Bear Lake, ...

You hear that high-pitched squeal every time you hit the brakes and immediately think “expensive repair.” But here’s the thing your mechanic probably never explained: that sound is intentional. Modern ...

Brakes are an important component of your car, as they allow you to stop safely and in time. However, brake components wear over time, especially brake pads in the case of disc brakes and brake shoes ...

Every driver knows that feeling. Something’s off. The car sounds different, and it’s not going away. The human ear picks up on changes in mechanical rhythm faster than most people realize, and these ...

Q: I have a nice ’93 GMC conversion van that has been stored during winters since new. There is a clunking sound when moving forward or backward while turning left or right, and it’s getting worse. It ...