I want to extend my thoughts and prayers to the victims of Hurricane Ike. My pal Tim Spell, as well as my brother Ray and his wife Gina, sustained home damage. Q: DEAR BARBARA: I have a wonderful 1985 ...

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 […] ...

Curious about the unusual sounds coming from your grandpa's Cadillac Escalade? Join us as we unveil the secrets behind these mysterious noises that might be causing alarm. Discover the reasons why ...

DEAR CAR TALK: Five years ago, I bought a 2012 Volvo S60 demo with only 4,000 miles on it. It has been a great car and now has just 58,000 miles on it. But over the past few months, the car has ...

Q: I have a 1999 Nissan Maxima with only 57,000 miles. I hear a clunking sound at idle from the engine bay. Could this be the timing belt? I actually do not know if this engine has a timing belt or ...

DEAR CAR TALK: Five years ago, I bought a 2012 Volvo S60 demo with only 4,000 miles on it. It has been a great car and now has just 58,000 miles on it. But over the past few months, the car has ...

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A New York driver feared the worst after hearing a strange crackling noise in her car—until she uncovered the hilarious truth.

For the brave men and women who have been to war and back, loud and thunderous noises can be more than a nuisance—they can cause serious distress. As a veteran, you may be particularly sensitive about ...