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Drew Blankenship

7 Times A Car Gives Clues You Should Never Ignore

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When I was working as a mechanic, customers came in all too often, saying they’d been hearing a noise “for a while” or smelled something off for several weeks. Here’s the thing: most breakdowns don’t come out of nowhere. Your car tells you when there is something wrong (for the most part). But many drivers brush these signs off. This is risky! Not only will it land your car in the shop, but the longer you ignore things, the worse they become. Here are seven times when your car is giving you a clue that there is something wrong… and why you should NEVER ignore it.

1. The Check Engine Light Comes On

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