Issaquah Auto Repair

Every car has a way of speaking up when something is not right. It might be a faint squeak when turning, a new vibration on the highway, or a warning light that flashes at startup and then stays on. These little messages are easy to ignore during a busy week, yet they are often the earliest, cheapest clues you will get. Catch them early, and you can prevent breakdowns, protect expensive parts, and keep your car feeling tight and predictable on the road. Noises That Point to Wear You Can’t See New or growing sounds usually come from parts that move or parts that have worn beyond normal tolerances. A chirp on cold starts often traces to an accessory belt or tensioner. A rhythmic squeak that follows wheel speed can be a dry suspension bushing or a brake wear indicator touching the rotor. Grinding during braking points toward pads that are past their service life, and it can ... read more