Sane Driver

This maintenance publication explains why your car won’t reverse but will go forward. This is not an unusual occurrence, and, of course, it can be fixed. Typically, something is wrong with the transmission system when your car will not go in reverse but goes forward. You would have to get the gearbox to normal, which is as easy as a …

This maintenance publication explains why your car starts but engine won’t rev. This is typically a result of issues, including clogged fuel pump, dirty intake hose, throttle body issues, etc. Although you can resolve some of the issues yourself, others need attention from an experienced mechanic. When this issue occurs, you notice that your vehicle will idle. However, once you …

This maintenance publication explains the reasons for a car losing oil but no leak or smoke. Normally, your car losing oil should be accompanied by leaks or smoke but in the absence of these factors, other factors come in. You would get the oil light come on but with no puddle underneath the vehicle. The first thing that comes to …

It turns out your newly bought alternator is not the problem. So, why is the alternator not charging battery but alternator is good? This publication makes explanations that are not far-fetched for this problem. When the alternator does not charge the battery, your vehicle may not start. This is because the battery received no juice during the recent driving to …

This repair and maintenance guide explains the reasons your engine sounds loud when accelerating. The few seconds or minutes of acceleration can be noise polluting, drawing unwanted attention from other road users. A car engine will get louder when accelerating due to a failing exhaust system, worn serpentine belt, bearing failure, faulty transmission, and worn piston/knocking engine. Malfunctioning knock sensor …

My steering wheel is hard to turn all of a sudden, what could be the problem? A steering wheel generally becomes stiff or hard to turn due to lack of maintenance, worn components, or late servicing. This makes the driving experience less fun and annoying and can cause an accident. With this publication, you would be able to tell why …

This post reveals why your car struggles to start but runs fine, and, of course, we include the possible fix needed to get the car performing well again. When facing this problem, you would notice that the engine cranks for a while when starting. The hard part is the embarrassment, especially if you are traveling with someone or blocking the …