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Car trouble symptoms: When the ignition is turned “ON” the car won’t start only clicking noise is heard when trying to start the car.

Auto diagnose: When the car won’t start with only clicking noise is heard during starting, usually this means that there are no power flows into the starter to make the car crank. Since no power flows into the starter then this indicates problem involving battery. With that said the first part to check is the condition of the battery, confirm whether the car battery is functioning properly. To check the battery condition follow the below diagnosis.

1) Turn the ignition key “ON”. This is the position just before turning the ignition key to start the engine.
2) Turn the windshield wiper “ON” and let the wiper operates for about 30 seconds.
3) Observe the wiper speed, if the wiper operates very slowly and not as the usual speed then there is a problem with the battery. However, if the wiper operates at normal speed then it’s not a battery problem but rather a problem that involve the starter.

If the battery is not the cause of the problem, then there are two possible reasons why the car won't start and it’s either the car has bad starter or bad electrical connection. You see, starter is the device that cranks the engine to start the car, when the starter is bad the engine will not start. 

Now, to determine whether the problem is really the starter or just a bad electrical connection, open the hood then locate the starter. Inspect thoroughly the wires/cable attached to the starter wires should be tight and secure if not then these is the possible cause of the problem. But if the wires are good then the problem is more likely the starter.

Car problem: Bad battery or Bad Starter

Car shop tip: When the problem involves the starter, you have to bring the car to a reputable auto repair shop then ask the mechanic to inspect the starter to confirm the trouble on the starter which you identify, ask is the starter can be repaired, if not then it is necessary to be replaced. Replacing starter could be costly so you may want to consider replacing it with a rebuilt one since it’s also reliable to use a rebuilt starter. This should fix your car that won’t start with clicking noise only during starting.

Car trouble symptoms: Brake pedal is hard to push down when the brake is applied means you have to step extra hard on the pedal for the car to stop

Car problem diagnosis: Most of the car that are built today consist of power brakes, it helps the driver in making the braking much easier, usually cars are equipped with power brake that is vacuum assisted. Now, when the power brake has problem the driver will have a hard time for the brake pedal to push down, extra effort is necessary on the brake pedal for the car to stop.