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My car engine has a high rpm when it starts. Every time I shift to drive or reverse, the car would jerk. What is the problem?
It is normal for the engine rpm to be at higher speeds if the engine temperature is cold.
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Screeching sounds could be heard sometimes when I apply my brakes. Both front wheels' brake pads were perfect when checked. What is the likely problem?
The noise could be due to unevenness between the new brake pads' surface and brake rotor.
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Occasionally I hear a weird sound when I turn my steering wheel. There is no vibration or knocking sensation. What is the cause?
It would be difficult to know where the noise coming from without test driving the vehicle.
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What are the symptoms of bad engine mounts?
Bad engine mounts, especially broken engine mounts, allow a vehicle's engine to move or shake excessively.
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Would the installation of a good car audio system affect my car performance and shorten my battery lifespan?
It would depend on the electrical current consumption of the amplifiers and the car audio system that is to be installed.
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My car always vibrates and shakes when its speed goes above 80kmh. Is it a danger to continue driving
The problem is most likely due to the wheels not rotating evenly and hence, your car begins to vibrate at a certain speed.
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During start-up, my car's air-conditioner gives out a funny smell. The unpleasant smell will be occasionally present during the drive. I have changed the air-conditioner's filter but the smell persists. Please advise.
The smell that is emitted from the vents when the air conditioner is turned on is usually caused by mould nesting and reproducing in the moist environment of the evaporator.
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How would I know if the car battery is weak?
The initial rpm drops from 1,100 (cold) to 500 (warm), and even further to 400, when the air-conditioning is switched on. Is this normal? -ST
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Cylinders come in different sizes
Natural gas cylinders actually come in various sizes to suit the size of your car.-NST
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Take your foot off the accelerator
KAJANG-Malaysia: Speeding gets you there faster, but eats up 35 per cent more fuel.
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Rising petrol prices prompt switch to 'green' transport
With pump prices heading north, motorists here are switching to cheaper alternatives.
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Pay less in tax for your vehicle
Road tax for most vehicles will be reduced by 15% while the annual special tax for Euro-IV diesel cars will be revised.
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One-stop service: 15 min to sort out ERP woes
Many motorists are still unaware of the new facility, which started yesterday. -ST
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Report all accidents in 24 hours, or else...
From Sunday, those who don't inform insurers of accidents on time will lose part of their NCD. -ST
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CashCard glitch: One-stop relief from next week
Drivers who are plagued every month by CashCard problems will soon find some relief. -ST
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Win tickets daily to world's first night race
Shell's grand prize winner gets once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Ferrari drivers in September.
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Car accident was bad, but now this...
For one motorist, getting into an accident became a case of adding insult to injury. Pricey parts vanish from accident car left at Idac, which says it's investigating.
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Inflated claims
'It was just a kiss on the bumper, and her workshop actually quoted me $450 for the repairs.'
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