Q: My 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen – with a five-speed manual transmission – makes a weird tapping noise. The noise has been there forever, yet the car runs great. I have had the engine looked at.

Cars make all kinds of noises, even when they're operating correctly. You turn the key and the engine fires up with a consistent and satisfying rumble. Horns beep, doors slam, and your car's interface ...

Q: There is a tapping sound coming from the engine of my vehicle. How do I go about diagnosing what this might be and how much a repair would cost? A: A repair technician will use a mechanic’s ...

There is an intermittent tapping noise from the motor of my 2007 Nissan Navara. It's pronounced on startup, then fades away when run for a short while. It re-emerges now and then. The motor is a 2.2 ...

Unusual noises from a vehicle are often the first warning that something is wrong under the bonnet or beneath the car. Many drivers ignore these sounds, hoping they will disappear after a few minutes ...