Reader’s Digest: 10 car sounds you should never ignore
By Morgan Cutolo / Reader’s Digest
No, ignoring it probably won’t make it go away.
You’re driving down the road when all of a sudden, you hear a rattling, grinding, or even a hiss.
These noises can indicate all kinds of things are going on with your car, from the minor to the serious.
Tom Piippo
“Any kind of a different noise your car starts making, it doesn’t mean there’s a problem, but it doesn’t mean it’s OK either.
— Tom Piippo, mechanical division director for ASA and owner of Tri-County Motors in Rudyard, Michigan.
Here’s a guide to common sounds cars make and what they might mean: